On that front, she advises that a balanced diet, "should also not require supplements." That is, of course, unless one has nutrient deficiencies and supplementation has been advised by a physician.

You don't need to eliminate all your favorite foods to have a balanced diet -- you need to reduce your intake. Here are the 11 foods in particular you should watch out for.

The research tracked the dietary preferences of nearly 182,000 older adults in Britain. The study was unusual because rather than focusing on the health effects of a particular diet, it examined ...

If you're doing 75 hard, the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet might be good options to try since they are well-studied, non-restrictive, include macronutrients, and are heart-healthy, Ehsani says.