What Makes a Healthy Diet?
A HEALTHY DIET DOESN'T require a lot of money, newfangled appliances or subsisting on any kind of scheme that sounds like a gimmick. Because it's true what they say about what seems too good to be true: Eating well means listening to that little voice inside that knows what healthy foods generally look like – fresh and recognizable in nature – and what they don't: prepackaged and processed. (GETTY IMAGES) That sensibility may not fit so well with our on-demand culture, where we want results now – be it dinner or weight loss . If you want a program that works in the long run, you'll need a lifestyle you can live with and like. That means a diet that's nutritious and delicious, and that will take a bit of planning and commitment from you. [ SEE: 6 Ways to Train Your Brain for Healthy Eating. ] While staying lean is a big part of good health, weight lost doesn't always equal health gained. That new diet that took inches off your waistline could be harming yo
