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An individual's diet is the sum of food and drink that he or she habitually consumes. Dieting is the practice of attempting to achieve or maintain a certain weight through diet.[1] People's dietary choices are often affected by a variety of factors, including ethical and religious beliefs, clinical need, or a desire to control weight.

Not all diets are considered healthy. Some people follow unhealthy diets through habit, rather than through a conscious choice to eat unhealthily. Terms applied to such eating habits include "junk food diet" and "Western diet". Many diets are considered by clinicians to pose significant health risks and minimal long-term benefit. This is particularly true of "crash" or "fad" diets short-term weight-loss plans that involve drastic changes to a person's normal eating habits.

Only diets covered on Wikipedia are listed.

A vegetarian diet is one which excludes meat. Vegetarians also avoid food containing by-products of animal slaughter, such as animal-derived rennet and gelatin.[2]

A desire to lose weight is a common motivation to change dietary habits, as is a desire to maintain an existing weight. Many weight loss diets are considered by some to entail varying degrees of health risk, and some are not widely considered to be effective. This is especially true of "crash" or "fad" diets.

Many of the diets listed below could fall into more than one subcategory. Where this is the case, it is noted in that diet's entry.

A very low calorie diet is consuming fewer than 800 calories per day. Such diets are normally followed under the supervision of a doctor.[12]

"Zero-calorie diets are also included"

Crash diet and fad diet are general terms. They describe diet plans which involve making extreme, rapid changes to food consumption, but are also used as disparaging terms for common eating habits which are considered unhealthy. Both types of diet are often considered to pose health risks.[19] Many of the diets listed here are weight-loss diets which would also fit into other sections of this list. Where this is the case, it will be noted in that diet's entry.

Detox diets involve either not consuming or attempting to flush out substances that are considered unhelpful or harmful. Examples include restricting food consumption to foods without colorings or preservatives, taking supplements, or drinking large amounts of water. The latter practice in particular has drawn criticism, as drinking significantly more water than recommended levels can cause hyponatremia.[29]

Some people's dietary choices are influenced by their religious, spiritual or philosophical beliefs.

People's dietary choices are sometimes affected by intolerance or allergy to certain types of food. There are also dietary patterns that might be recommended, prescribed or administered by medical professionals for people with specific medical needs.

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Overview

The aim:

Cutting high cholesterol.

The claim:

Youll lower your bad LDL cholesterol by 8 to 10 percent in six weeks.

The theory:

Created by the National Institutes of Healths National Cholesterol Education Program, the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet (TLC) is endorsed by the American Heart Association as a heart-healthy regimen that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The key is cutting back sharply on fat, particularly saturated fat. Saturated fat (think fatty meat, whole-milk dairy and fried foods) bumps up bad cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. That, along with strictly limiting daily dietary cholesterol intake and getting more fiber, can help people manage high cholesterol, often without medication.

These diets fall within accepted ranges for the amount of protein, carbs, fat and other nutrients they provide.

TLC Diet ranked #2 in Best Diets Overall. 38 diets were evaluated with input from a panel of health experts. See how we rank diets here.

TLC Diet is ranked:

Weight Loss Short-Term

3.2

Weight Loss Long-Term

2.8

Start by choosing your target calorie level. If your only concern is lowering LDL, the goal is 2,500 per day for men and 1,800 for women. Need to shed pounds, too? Shoot for 1,600 (men) or 1,200 (women). Then cut saturated fat to less than 7 percent of daily calories, which means eating less high-fat dairy, like butter, and ditching fatty meats like salami. And consume no more than 200 milligrams of dietary cholesterol a day the amount in about 2 ounces of cheese. If after six weeks your LDL cholesterol hasnt dropped by about 8 to 10 percent, add in 2 grams of plant stanols or sterols and 10 to 25 grams of soluble fiber each day. (Soluble fiber and plant stanols and sterols help block the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract, which helps lower LDL. Stanols and sterols are found in vegetable oils and certain types of margarine, and are available as supplements, too.) On TLC, youll be eating lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, fish and skin-off poultry. Exactly how you meet these guidelines is up to you, though sample meal plans are available.

[Also consider the Ornish diet, which ranks #1 in Best Heart-Healthy Diets.]

Each day, youll keep meat to a minimum (no more than 5 ounces, and stick to skinless chicken and turkey or fish); eat 2 to 3 servings of low-fat or nonfat dairy; enjoy fruits (up to 4 servings) and vegetable (3 to 5); and have 6 to 11 servings of bread, cereal, rice, pasta or other grains.

Meat lovers can craft a roast beef sandwich with leafy greens and a tomato. Add a half cup of pasta salad with a quarter cup of mixed vegetables and an apple for a balanced lunch. (Getty Images)

Need a snack? Try popcorn but stick to two cups cooked with canola oil. (Getty Images)

One cup of oatmeal is a delicious, heart-healthy way to start your morning. Add apple slices or your favorite fruit to sweeten. (Getty Images)

Eggs are fine for breakfast, but limit yourself to two yolks per week on this cholesterol-friendly diet. (Egg whites and substitutes arent limited.) (Getty Images)

Skinless poultry is a great way to add protein to your lunch salad or dinner plate. Just remember not to eat more than five ounces per day. Consider substituting a quarter cup of cooked dry beans or peas for one ounce of meat. (Getty Images)

Leafy greens, cooked or raw vegetables and raw vegetable juices are great ways to get your required three to five servings of vegetables each day. Incorporate squash into your soups or make a radish salad. The choice is yours. (Getty Images)

Dont shy away from healthy whole grains like English muffins for breakfast if thats what you crave. The TLC Diet calls for six servings of bread, cereals, pasta, rice and other grains each day. Just remember to limit yourself to one teaspoon of soft margarine. (Getty Images)

Meat lovers can craft a roast beef sandwich with leafy greens and a tomato. Add a half cup of pasta salad with a quarter cup of mixed vegetables and an apple for a balanced lunch. (Getty Images)

Need a snack? Try popcorn but stick to two cups cooked with canola oil. (Getty Images)

One cup of oatmeal is a delicious, heart-healthy way to start your morning. Add apple slices or your favorite fruit to sweeten. (Getty Images)

Eggs are fine for breakfast, but limit yourself to two yolks per week on this cholesterol-friendly diet. (Egg whites and substitutes arent limited.) (Getty Images)

Skinless poultry is a great way to add protein to your lunch salad or dinner plate. Just remember not to eat more than five ounces per day. Consider substituting a quarter cup of cooked dry beans or peas for one ounce of meat. (Getty Images)

Leafy greens, cooked or raw vegetables and raw vegetable juices are great ways to get your required three to five servings of vegetables each day. Incorporate squash into your soups or make a radish salad. The choice is yours. (Getty Images)

Dont shy away from healthy whole grains like English muffins for breakfast if thats what you crave. The TLC Diet calls for six servings of bread, cereals, pasta, rice and other grains each day. Just remember to limit yourself to one teaspoon of soft margarine. (Getty Images)

Other than your grocery bill, which should be no higher than usual, there are no expenses.

Unclear, since the TLC diet was designed to improve cholesterol levels, not for weight loss. But research suggests that in general, low-fat diets tend to promote weight loss.

Depends on your knack for tracking what you eat. Its up to you, for example, to ensure that no more than 7 percent of your daily calories come from saturated fat, and that you dont exceed 200 mg. of daily cholesterol from food.

Convenience. The TLC diet takes work and a certain aptitude for reading nutrition labels. And aside from an 80-page manual available onlinecalled Your Guide To Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLCthere are few resources to help you along.

Recipes. The manual contains a few suggested meal plans, but no recipes.

Eating out. Allowed, but youll have to decipher which menu choices are lowest in saturated fat and cholesterol. Smartest are steamed, broiled, baked, roasted or poached entrees. Dont be afraid to make special requests; for example, swap fries for a salad, and get the dressing on the side.

Alcohol. Because alcohol can raise triglycerides a fatty substance thats been linked to heart disease moderation is key. That means a-drink-a-day max for women and two for men.

Timesavers. None.

Extras. Included in the NCEPs "Your Guide To Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC" are dining-out tips, a few sample menusand primers on why cholesterol matters.

Fullness. Nutrition experts emphasize the importance of satiety, the satisfied feeling that youve had enough. Hunger shouldnt be a problem on the TLC diet. Youll be eating lots of fiber-packed fruits and veggies, which quell hunger.

Taste. How much will you miss butter, fast food and creamy sauce? If you like your food greasy or have a sweet tooth, the TLC diet may not make you salivate. But a little lemon and spices can make a seemingly bland chicken breast delicious. For dessert, nonfat frozen yogurt, low-fat sorbet and Popsicles are all in-bounds.

Developed by the National Institutes of Health, the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet is a healthy choice, panelists agreed. Doling out all 5s and 4s, experts approved of the fiber and calcium it generously provides as well as the saturated fat it doesnt.

The program calls for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise likebrisk walking most or all days of the week. Being physically active lowers your risk of heart disease and diabetes, helps keep weight off and increases your energy level.

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Ready to lose weight and get in the best shape of your life? Today were dishing up the details of the South Beach Diet plan: How it works, what youll be eating, and best of allhow its going to help you find optimal health and look better than ever. This isnt your typical diet plan. Think fresh, clean, healthy, whole foodhigh in lean protein, lots of vibrant veggies, healthy fats and energizing fruits and whole grains. Your body gets the energy it needs from real, whole food, while you start shedding pounds without feeling hungry or deprived. Talk about a win-win!

Now heres where it gets good: South Beach Diet is a doctor-designed planno fads or gimmicks here, just safe, effective weight loss. This is a plan you can trust, and its so easy to follow.

The diet plan consists of three distinct phases, designed to optimize your bodys needs during each stage of weight loss. And the best part? Youll finish with a whole toolkit of knowledge thatll help you keep the weight off and achieve the healthy lifestyle youve always wanted.

South Beach DietPhase 1Phase one is designed to reset your body, and reduce cravings for sugar and refined starches. The first 14 days are lower in carbohydrates and focused on nutrient-dense foods like lean protein, healthy fats and veggies to fill you up, satisfy your appetiteand deliver rapid weight loss you can see and feel.

During the first two weeks, youll avoid carbohydrates like fruits, beans, legumes and starchy vegetables, and fill up on plenty of proteins, good fats, the lowest glycemic index carbs (think non-starchy veggies) to help keep you satisfied and keep your blood sugar stable.

South Beach DietPhase 2In phase two, youll gradually reintroduce other nutritious, delicious foodssay hello to fruits, whole grains and additional veggies! Your body will continue to transform as you continue to drop the weight and increase your activity, until you reach your weight loss goal. Phase 2 also lays the foundation for Phase 3 (and beyond!), by giving you some freedom to practice the healthy habits youve learnedwhether youre out to eat or cooking your own healthy meals. Plus, youll start fitting fitness into your routine to help enhance your results and keep you feeling healthy and energized.

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There are a variety of three-day diets that circulate from person to person and on the Internet. They tend to promise weight loss of 10 lb (4.5 kg) or more in just three days.

The origins of the three-day diet are unclear. Some people believe that they go back to the 1980s when these kinds of diets were faxed from person to person. Three-day diets go by many different names, including the fax diet, Army diet, Navy diet, Cleveland Clinic diet, and many others. Often they are just referred to as three-day diets. Although many versions of this diet claim to have been created by one medical institution or another, no medical institutions have ever been known to come forward to claim responsibility for, or even to recommend, one of these diets. Many institutions that have these diets named after them, such as the British Heart Foundation or the Cleveland Clinic, go out of their way to inform dieters that the diet did not originate where its title claims.

The most common form of three-day diet on the Internet involves eating a large quantity of tuna and various vegetables during the day, with ice cream each evening. This diet seems to be similar to, or the same

as, the three-day diet sold online by 3daydiets.net. It is unclear, however, if they are the developer of the diet, as they do not claim specifically to be.

There are many versions of three-day diets circulating, all with the promise of bringing dieters significant weight loss in just three days. There are many variations in what dieters may and may not eat during these three days. One diet even calls for dieters to drink only water for the first day. On the second day dieters may eat fruit, and drink only fruit juice, and on the third day dieters may eat only vegetables, and drink only vegetable juice.

The most common three-day diet, and the one that seems to be the most popular, is a three-day diet with a meal plan that instructs dieters what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The specifics of the plan vary, as do what dieters are allowed to drink while on the plan. Some versions allow anything, others specify just water and diet soda in addition to the coffee and tea called for in the meal plan. Many require that dieters drink at least four glasses of water daily. Some allow diet soda to be substituted for the water. A common version of the three-day diet meal plan is:

Breakfast: black tea or coffee, 1/2 a grapefruit, 1 piece of toast with 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter. Some version specify 1/3 of a grapefruit, some call for artificial sweetener to be added to the coffee, some allow grapefruit juice to be substituted for the grapefruit.

Lunch: 1/2 cup tuna, 1 piece dry toast, black coffee or tea. Some versions call for tuna in water, some call for artificial sweetener with the coffee or tea.

Dinner: 3 ounces lean meat, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup carrots, 1 apple, 1 cup vanilla ice cream. Some versions specify a low fat ice cream, other do not. Some versions call for 1 cup of beets instead of carrots.

Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 slice dry toast, 1/2 banana, black coffee or tea. Some versions require artificial sweetened in the coffee or tea. It is not generally specified how the dieter should prepare the egg. Some versions call for a whole banana.

Lunch: 1 cup cottage cheese and six crackers. Some versions allow dieters to choose between 1 cup of cottage cheese and 1 cup of tuna. Some require six crackers, some allow eight. Most versions call for Saltine brand crackers.

Dinner: two hot dogs, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream. Some versions specify beef franks. Some call for 1 cup of cabbage instead of 1 cup of broccoli. Some versions require low fat ice cream.

Breakfast: one apple, 1 ounce cheddar cheese, five Saltine brand crackers, black tea or coffee. Some versions allow or require artificial sweetener.

Lunch: one hard-boiled egg, one slice dry toast. Some versions allow black coffee or tea (with or without artificial sweetener) with this meal, others do not.

Dinner: 1 cup tuna, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup cauliflower, 1 cup melon, and 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream. Some versions call for 1/2 a cantaloupe instead of 1 cup of melon. Some versions require low fat ice cream.

There are other versions of the above three-day diet, with some specifying even more alternatives for the dieter, including an orange instead of grapefruit, cottage cheese instead of tuna, and various vegetable substitutions. Most versions tell dieters to use lemon, salt and pepper, mustard, vinegar, herbs, soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings to add flavoring to food during the diet, but nothing containing fat, such as butter. Most versions of the diet are very specific in saying that dieters have to follow the rules exactly to see the promised weight loss.

The three-day diet usually promises that dieters will be able to lose 10 pounds in three days if the diet is followed exactly. Often the diet claims that this will result because the combination of foods called for by the diet causes some kind of increased metabolism that will burn pounds of fat. It is never made clear exactly what kind of reaction this is supposed to be, or how it is supposed to work. Often the diet says the dieter can repeat the diet after a few days of regular eating. Some version of three-day diets allow for as few as two days of normal eating, others require up to four or five. The three-day diets are intended to provide a dieter with extreme weight loss in a very short time and are not intended to change the dieters lifestyle or overall eating habits. Usually the diets go so far as to tell a dieter to eat whatever he or she was eating before the diet once the diet is over. The diets only caution is not to overeat. No exercise recommendations are made with three-day diets. Weight loss is supposed to come from increased metabolism and lowered calorie intake alone.

There are many benefits to weight loss if it achieved at a moderate pace through healthy eating and exercise. Three-day diets, however, are not considered moderately paced and do not include exercise, or a well-balanced diet. Although the diets claim that a dieter can lose 10 pounds in three days, weight loss is likely to come mainly from lost water weight. There may be some psychological benefit to quick weight loss, but this is likely to be undone if the weight is gained back quickly after the diet is over.

Anyone thinking of beginning a new diet should consult a physician or other medical professional. Daily requirements of calories, fat, and nutrients can differ significantly from person to person depending on age, weight, sex, and other factors. Talking to a doctor can help a dieter determine which diet is safe for that dieters individual needs, and a doctor can help a dieter choose a diet that fits in well with his or her long-term weight loss goals. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should be especially cautious when thinking of beginning a new diet because when a baby is receiving nutrients from its mother, what the mother eats can have a significant impact on the growth and development of the baby.

There are some risks associated with any diet, but diets that severely limit calories or the variety of foods that dieters may eat tend to be more risky than well balanced, moderately calorie-reduced diets. The most common three-day diet requires dieters to eat only about 1,000 calories a day, with some versions that have been analyzed consisting of at as few as 700 calories per day. This is too few for most people to maintain good health. A diet that contains fewer than 800 calories per day is considered a very low calorie diet. Very low calorie diets carry high risks of side effects, such as gallstones and cardiovascular problems. Very low calorie diets are only intended for the extremely obese who are experiencing significant medical problems due to obesity. These diets are carried out under the close supervision of physicians. They are not intended, or safe for, dieters to follow on their own.

Dieters who follow a three-day diet may find that any weight lost is gained back as soon as the diet is over, and may even find that more weight is gained that was lost. Having a very low caloric intake makes the dieters metabolism slow down because the body thinks that it is starving. Then when a normal number of calories are reintroduced into the diet, the body wants to store extra fat in case there is a period of starvation again. This natural defense mechanism of the body against starvation can cause dieters who alternatively eat very few calories and then return to normal eating to gain large amounts of fat over time, even while they are trying to diet. Very low calorie diets pursued over only a few days also promote binge eating at the end of the diet.

Many of the versions of three-day diets, especially those intended for fasting, carry a high risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency. The body needs food from each of the food groups every day for good health. Drinking only fruit juices, or eating any very limited variety of foods, can make it nearly impossible for a dieter to get all of the nutrients required for good health. Any dieter considering this kind of diet should consult a physician about an appropriate multivitamin or supplement to help reduce this risk of deficiency. Multivitamins and dietary supplements carry their own risks, and can not replace a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Three-day diets are not generally accepted as healthy, effective ways to lose weight for the long term. Although no scientific studies have been carried out to determine the effectiveness of common three-day diets, experts suggest that anything that promises dieters 10 lb (4.5 kg) of weight loss in three days is unlikely to be taking off fat. Instead, dieters are probably losing water weight, with possibly a little fat loss and some muscle mass loss through the reduced caloric intake.

The United States Department of Agriculture makes recommendations for a healthy diet in its MyPyr-amid food guidelines. MyPyramid gives recommendations about how many servings of each food group are required daily for good health. These recommendations can be found at <http://www.MyPyramid.gov.> Any diet that will produce sustainable, healthy weight loss should follow these guidelines and include foods from each food group every day. Sustainable diets should not be extremely restrictive of any food group, or be extremely calorie-reduced.

Many studies have shown that exercise and diet are more effective at producing weight loss when done together than either is done alone. Three-day diets do not usually have any exercise recommendations. Instead, they generally claim that a combination of foods will magically melt away fat without the dieter having to expend any effort. Healthy weight loss plans should include both a diet and an exercise component. As of 2007, the Centers for Disease Control recommended that adults get a minimum of 30 minutes of light to moderate exercise each day for good health.

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The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life The Mayo Clinic Diet is a different approach to weight loss. It's a lifestyle that can help you maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. By Mayo Clinic Staff

The Mayo Clinic Diet is a weight loss and lifestyle program designed by Mayo Clinic health experts. The Mayo Clinic Diet is a lifelong approach to help you improve your health and maintain a healthy weight. The Mayo Clinic Diet uses the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid as a guide to making smart-eating choices and encouraging daily activity.

The purpose of the Mayo Clinic Diet is to help you lose excess weight and to find a way of eating that you can enjoy for a lifetime. The Mayo Clinic Diet aims to teach you how to choose healthy foods and portions and to develop healthy lifestyle habits so that you can maintain a healthy weight for life. The Mayo Clinic Diet says that making healthy changes in diet and exercise can reduce your risk of weight-related health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.

Why you might follow the Mayo Clinic DietYou might choose to follow the Mayo Clinic Diet because you:

Check with your doctor or health care provider before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health conditions.

The Mayo Clinic Diet is the official diet developed by Mayo Clinic, based on research and clinical experience and detailed in the book of the same name, published in 2010. You might have tried what you thought was a Mayo Clinic diet something you saw on the Internet or that was passed along by friends but it was probably bogus. The true Mayo Clinic Diet says that successful, long-term weight control needs to focus on your overall health, not just what you eat. It also emphasizes that the best way to manage weight long-term requires changing your lifestyle and adopting new health habits. The Mayo Clinic Diet can be tailored to your own individual needs and situations it isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.

The Mayo Clinic Diet has two main parts:

Follow the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight PyramidThe basis for the Mayo Clinic Diet is the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid. The pyramid illustrates the importance of balance between exercise and eating healthy foods.

Eat healthy foods and portionsThe base of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid focuses on generous amounts of healthy foods that contain a small number of calories in a large volume of food, particularly fruits and vegetables. Healthy choices in moderate amounts make up the rest of the pyramid, which encourages selecting whole-grain carbohydrates, lean sources of protein such as legumes, fish and low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. The Mayo Clinic Diet teaches you how to estimate portion sizes and plan meals. The Mayo Clinic Diet doesn't focus on counting calories, nor does it require you to eliminate certain foods.

Increase your physical activityThe Mayo Clinic Diet promotes regular physical activity and exercise, as well as healthy eating. When you're active, your body uses energy (calories) to work, helping to burn the calories you take in. If you've been inactive or you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or health care provider before starting a new physical activity program. Most people can begin with five- or 10-minute activity sessions and increase the time gradually.

The Mayo Clinic Diet recommends getting at least 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise every day, and even more exercise for further health benefits. Moderately intense activity or exercise should increase your heart and breathing rates and possibly lead to a light sweat. Brisk walking and yardwork that entails near constant motion are examples of moderately intense activity.

Typical menu for the Mayo Clinic DietThe Mayo Clinic Diet provides several calorie levels. Here's a look at a 1,200 calorie-a-day menu that follows the Mayo Clinic Diet plan:

You can include a calorie-free beverage with each meal.

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Diet and Nutrition Supplements

Sometimes it's difficult to get all of the nutrients you need from the food you eat. With diet and nutrition supplements, you can easily give your body what it needs to stay healthy and even lose weight. And with Every Day Low Prices at Walmart, you can enhance your healthy lifestyle without hurting your pocket.

With such a large variety of weight loss supplements, it may be difficult to know which is right for you. If dealing with constant hunger and controlling your appetite is a hindrance to your weight loss, consider an appetite suppressant or fat inhibitor. Appetite suppressants help decrease food cravings and make you feel full faster while fat inhibitors reduce the amount of fat that is absorbed into the digestive system. If you find that dieting lowers your energy level it may be best to try a fat burner or an antioxidant weight loss supplement. Fat burners contain caffeine which boost your metabolism while antioxidants, like Acai berry extract, naturally increase energy levels. When you get hungry, it's best to satisfy your cravings with filling snacks like SlimFast shakes or Special K protein bars.

Using protein powder is a convenient way to get more protein into your diet without needing to ingest any food. If you are interested in gaining muscle, you will need to look at protein powders that contain higher amounts of carbohydrates. If losing weight is your goal, it's important for you to consider a protein powder that is lower in calories. Choose from popular brands like Muscle Milk, Nutrisystem and Boost and find delicious flavors like chocolate, French vanilla and even citrus.

At Walmart, you can also find all of the vitamins you need for a healthy lifestyle for less. Save money. Live better.

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