With so many diet plans out-there, do you ever wonder what should be the basics that one should always do? Regardless of how you do it (calorie count, low carb, low glycemic, high protein etc) make certain your food is as close to it's natural source as possible. That means meats are in it's natural state from single animal (not proceeded unless you yourself do the processing naturally) and come from naturally grown/raised farmers. Same goes for fruites & vegetable along with learning where your food is grown, and how it is brought to you. If you can do this as a base principle you will avoid many risks associated with food causing cancer, neurological problems, metabolism, hormones, thyroid, the endless list of heart, and other diseases.