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1,400-Calorie Diet Menu

Cutting calories is a classic and effective weight loss strategy. Depending upon your desired weight loss and starting weight, your calorie goal can be between 1,200 and 1,800 calories per day. Fit these meals into a 1,400-calorie per day eating plan, adjusting slightly as needed for your own calorie goal. This is a low-calorie diet, so it can be difficult to stay full and comfortable, unless you plan well and make smart food choices.

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Easy to Follow Mediterranean Diets

Mediterranean diets are rich in whole grains, lean protein and ample fresh produce. Red wine, olive oil, nuts and traditional cheeses add flavor and luxury. While many diets and weight loss plans are about deprivation, traditional Mediterranean diets offer health and weight loss benefits without extreme deprivation. Whether you are a devout foodie or just hoping to enjoy your food and be healthy, Mediterranean diets can please both your palate and your doctor.

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Healthy Snacks for Pregnant Women

Eating healthy when you’re pregnant is vital. Even when taking prenatal vitamins, pregnant women need lots of natural food sources of folate, calcium, potassium, iron, vitamin E and vitamin A. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends pregnant women steer clear of too much sugar, preservatives and saturated fat. So what’s a woman to do when she has the munchies? When you’re craving that pickle-and-ice-cream sundae, try instead this selection of savory and sweet tidbits that will satisfy the real craving in you for high-density nutrients that you and your baby need.

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Foods That Relieve Stress

While we all joke about pans of chocolate brownies or pints of ice cream for stress relief, there are foods that can help you manage high-stress times and feel good without packing on weight. Making smart food choices can improve your energy level and ability to cope with both day-to-day and extraordinary stresses. The best foods for stress are vitamin- and nutrient-rich, fresh and as close to their natural state as possible when eaten.