It’s resolution time again, and first on your list is to lose weight and eat more healthfully. But how exactly do you go about doing that — and how do you keep yourself from becoming a resolution dropout once Feb. 1 rolls around? To draw up a list of the absolute best diet and nutrition resolutions, I consulted weight loss experts around the country.

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Just because you are heading down the road to weight loss doesn’t mean you have to steer clear of the drive-thru. Even when you are committed to following a healthy eating plan, it is still possible to ride in the fast-food lane.

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A visit to the health food store can be an overwhelming experience. It’s tough to figure out what to choose from among the dizzying assortment of dietary and nutritional supplements on the shelf. From vitamins to minerals to weight loss pills, there are thousands of options to choose from.

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Most people who are looking to get lean avoid dietary fat like the plague. This is one of those great myths that never seem to die. Dietary fat is absolutely essential in your quest to get lean, but it must be the right type and in the correct amounts.

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A great way to determine the value of a certain food is by its generosity. The best foods are the ones that make you work the least and give you a whole bunch of nutrition in return. The nature of these wondrous foods lies in their extreme simplicity. Think lots of satisfaction with little calculation. When it comes to counting calories, they let you take your thinking caps off. They are calorie free foods and while they may be every math teachers’ worst nightmare, when it comes to helping you stick to a nutritious diet, they are a dream come true.

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Skipping breakfast is not a good idea… not if you want to lose weight and stay healthy. It may sound funny, but research shows that eating more helps you lose weight.

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What is a gluten free diet? Learn more about this special diet that is followed by persons suffering from Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Find out how you can avoid gluten from your diet and still seek nutritional and wholesome foods. (more…)