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Information on the Best Diets

Finding diets that work is a daunting task that very often doesn't work out in the best interest of the person attempting to lose weight. The prevalence of fad diets that seem to work well for a few weeks, but are impossible to maintain, make it even more important to separate the diets that work from the ones that don't. Resources are available for people who want to lose weight, and not all of them require a consultation with a professional dietitian to get started. In fact, many of them are free services.

  1. Your Family Physician

    • The single best option for a weight-loss plan involves a consultation with your family doctor. A doctor is the only one qualified to safely help you lose weight concerning situations such as other health issues that might impact a weight-loss program.

    The American Heart Association

    • The American Heart Association has been in the business of making people healthy since 1915. Where fad diets fail, the American Heart Association diet succeeds. This is because the AHA diet's primary goal is aligned with its primary goal of helping prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. Through this diet plan, weight loss is a byproduct of healthier eating habits. The American Heart Association's cookbook is a great place to start, and its website offers tips and tricks for healthier living to protect your cardiovascular system.

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    • The Department of Health and Human Services of the United States administers the website Health.gov, a site that shows the dietary guidelines for Americans. These dietary guidelines have changed since the days of the food pyramid, providing a solid base line for a self-directed diet. This site plays down the role of diets as a part of American eating, instead focusing on healthy eating that can be maintained for a lifetime. There is also a section of the site devoted to physical activity guidelines.

    Personal Trainers and Nutritionists

    • Next to doctors, personal trainers and nutritionists are the best people to look to when trying to find the best diets. Because diet alone seldom, if ever, results in permanent weight loss, it is important to implement some sort of physical activity to reduce fat in the body. Personal trainers and nutritionists can specifically recommend foods to match the level of physical activity you currently have. Although their consultations are not free, you seldom need more than one visit to get an idea for the right diet and exercise program for you.

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