[Hebrewhomeboy]

vegetarian isn't the answer. It's often a step above the "usual" american diet, since at least it helps you get rid of all the processed meats we consume, but a vegetarian diet is often too lacking in key nutrients, such as iron and obviously vitamin B12, which only comes from animal sources. However it is often a good way to cut calories.

Overly processed food is bad for you, plain and simple. In today's day and age, that's about all that people eat. Processed, starchy carbohydrates, low quality processed meats, and then companies put a "low fat!!!" sticker on it so people will think it's healthy. Low fat isn't healthy either, like so many people think. Doctors and nutritionists have been pushing for a low fat diet with tons of grains (i.e., carbohydrate rich foods with little true nutrition), and how's society doing today? More health problems than ever it seems, and everyone's getting diabetes.

I've been eating pretty healthy for the past few years, but about three months ago I decided to remove all processed food from my diet. The most processed thing I have is maybe some shredded sharp cheddar to sprinkle on my eggs in the morning. I eat a ton of fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, and lean meats. I feel fantastic, I don't suddenly get sleepy after eating, I'm fully of energy. And interestingly enough, I didn't work out for about 2 months, yet I lost no muscle and only the tinest bit of strength. You may want to look up the paleo diet. It does take more time, since you have to prepare food from scratch all the time, but it is a truly healthy way to eat. I love it.