Nutrition and Weight Loss
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The DASH Diet is a lower-sodium diet proven to lower blood pressure. It's also a great plan for anyone trying to eat better and even lose weight.
The nutrition bible
Health
This 84-page booklet of Dietary Guidelines for Americans has everything you need to know about nutrition and weight loss, including recommendations for children and the over 50 crowd.
The "best" of everything
Nutrition Data
This great page has some useful advice for losing weight the right way, but you don't necessarily need the products they subtly endorse.
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Dozens of healthy recipes
Mayo Clinic
These DASH Diet recipes will help you lose weight and get the nutrition you need without the salt.
Eat like an Egyptian
MyPyramid
The food pyramid has changed! Click on the MyPyramid Plan for a personal pyramid suited to your own nutritional needs.
As seen on TV
Food Network
These heart-healthy versions of your favorite dishes from the Food Network are a delicious way to get proper nutrition and lose weight.
A balancing act
USDA
Who has time for food shopping, home-cooked meals and exercise? With these helpful tips to ensure proper nutrition and healthy living for the entire family, you do!
The Daily Nutrition Calculators and Nutrient Rich Superfoods are great tools to help you determine what and how much you should be eating to ensure proper nutrition during weight loss.
Myths, tips and advice
Health Castle
This awesome nutrition and weight loss center tackles everything from artificial sweeteners and low carb diets to high fiber foods. A must-see!
Paying more attention to nutrition labels can really help weight loss, but what exactly do those numbers on the back of the box mean? Learn what to look for with this interactive tutorial.
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Today's portions are 2-3 times bigger than those 20 years ago. This quiz on portion sizes might get old quick, but it's certainly eye-opening.
It's difficult sticking to a 1500 calorie diet, when a large glass of orange juice can cost 300 calories. Familiarize yourself with the nutrional value of drinks, and how they hamper weight loss.
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Those trim Mediterraneans
Mayo Clinic
Believe it or not, a Mediterranean-type diet, which includes moderate amounts of wine, bread and cheese, might be the key to a healthy heart, good nutrition and weight loss.
A holistic approach
University of Maryland
Although it needs some updating since ephedra was banned, this page discusses herbs and supplements that might augment nutrition and weight loss.
Fruits and vegetables are healthy and filling alternatives that promote good nutrition and weight loss. Learn how to incorporate more into your diet without hardly noticing.

