As a nutritionist advising and coaching clients on healthy eating and weight loss, I regularly get asked about the best weight-loss tips along with the best diet to go on. Almost daily, I’m asked about the latest diet “flavor” of the day, whether it’s a low-carb diet, intermittent fasting or a recent plan featuring a celebrity’s weight-loss journey.
I’m not a fan of rigid diets, cookie-cutter plans or programs that recommend omitting entire food groups, require special food concoctions or eating only at certain times. While some of these diets may work for the short term, it’s unlikely that they will be realistic for the long term.
The best diet to go on is one that is sustainable for the long haul and comprised of a combination of healthy foods. When using the word “diet,” I like to consider Merriam-Webster’s definition: “habitual nourishment” as opposed to rigid restriction.
To help consumers select a healthful eating plan, every January, U.S. News & World Report rates the Best Diets with input from a panel of health experts. As a member of the panel, I was glad to “weigh in” on the best – and worst – diets for a variety of conditions, ranging from weight loss to heart health and diabetes. This information can help guide you in selecting an eating plan that can work well for you.
While motivation tends to be highest at the start of the year, it’s important to cultivate healthy habits you can follow throughout the entire year. While there really is no one-size-fits-all approach, in my latest article for US News & World Report, I share seven sustainable weight loss tips that you can incorporate to whichever eating plan you feel may work best for you.
You can read the full article here .
Enjoy and have a great week!
In good health,
Lisa
Lisa R. Young, PhD, RDN
Recipe of the week: sweet potato chili