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Forget gimmicky diets with empty promises. For a healthy, trimmer body, get the right fuel – good nutrition, sans junk food or excess food. Build muscle, not fat.

The Basics

Is ketchup a food group? Read what experts -- including a top chef and heart doctor -- say about real life and the new food pyramid.

You want to lose weight, but you don’t want painful practices to get there. Here are some easy dietary adjustments.

Check this handy list of 100-calorie treats to help you lose weight.

We’ve got expert reviews of America’s most popular diets. Find the best diet plan for you.

Good nutrition is no mystery. But the complex way that nutrients work together is highly sophisticated. Learn more about nutrients.

High-protein diets help you say no to second helpings.

All energy bars, goos, and ices are not created equal. Here’s what you should know.

Fat-Burning Food

Learn how to use golf balls and baseballs to lose weight -- without breaking a sweat.

One guilt-free doughnut is better than a dozen – and certainly better than no doughnuts at all! Learn how to short-circuit the good/bad mind-set for good!

Rev your fat-burning engine with these expert tips.

Read about eight ways to pump up the protein in your diet.

Looking for energy in a bottle, bar, or goo? Find out which “energy products” may deliver.

Muscle-Building Fuel

A body needs protein. But does cranking up protein help lose weight? Find out.

Red meat doesn’t have the protein market cornered. Check out nine other sources of good protein.

Want to bulk up? This video is about using protein and workouts to build big muscles without taking dangerous shortcuts.

Fuel your muscle growth with the right foods. Check out these post-workout tips.

Hydration for Safety

Your body perspires to help you cool down – but fluid replacement is critical. Learn the best beverages to keep you hydrated.

You know you should rehydrate – but are you doing it properly? Too many marathoners drink too much, which can be dangerous. Learn what experts say.

Get Moving!

Fun ways to get fit with your dog.

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