The word "diet"

Now that the new year is getting closer, you might be thinking about "going on a diet". What does the term, "diet" really mean? It can mean different things to different people, but most people think of "diet" as something we do to lose weight.

According to www.dictionary.com there are several meanings for the word. Here are a few:

• n. The usual food and drink of a person or animal.
• n. A regulated selection of foods, as for medical reasons or cosmetic weight loss.
• n. Something used, enjoyed or provided regularly.
• v. To eat; to take one's meals. To eat according to prescribed rules
• adj. having relatively few calories
• n. a prescribed selection of foods

What does the word diet mean to you? Many of us think of going on a diet as something negative and giving up our favorite foods. But, eating healthy is a part of everyday life, and not just a quick-fix. Eating balanced, healthy meals doesn't have to mean giving up favorite foods, but the key, as always, is moderation. Happy Holidays!