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 | From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor 
Change ain't a bad thing--especially when it comes to your diet. Feeling low-energy, blobbish, in a rut, or melancholy? You know what they say: you are what you eat, and it may be time to consider a new regimen. Subtracting processed foods, meat, grains, or even cooked foods from your diet for the short-term or long-term can make you more aware of your bad eating habits, boost your metabolism, and aid with digestive issues. Whether you want to go meat-heavy with Paleo or super-clean with an all-raw menu, here are dozens of ways to make that first leap to a healthier new you. And if you change your mind, the cheese puffs will still be there--but you may look at them in a new highly. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. | |
The Paleo Path
 Want to cut bloat and get toned, but not sure how to reconfigure your love of burgers? The Paleo diet--named for its emulation of the supposed diets of cavemen--might be for you. This regimen is relatively new to the special-diet roster, and entails ditching processed foods, sugary foods, legumes, most grains, and dairy products in favor of fresh meat, fish, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Similar to a low-carb diet but with a greater emphasis on eating in a natural and organic manner, going Paleo may seem restrictive but is said to have numerous health benefits such as being nutrient-rich and promoting weight loss.
| Raw Power
 If you're already vegan or vegetarian but find that you eat a lot of breads and refined sugars, consider a raw-food diet or cleanse. Raw foodists eat a meat-free, dairy-free diet of almost entirely unprocessed foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, sprouts, sea vegetables, fermented foods, and herbs. Some people prefer to adhere to a mostly-raw diet that incorporates certain oils, nut butters, or other elements. To learn more, read our raw foods guide and then try one of these delicious raw recipes. And don't worry--eating raw in the winter is very doable.
| The Makings of Macrobiotic
 Overlapping with elements of veganism and raw food diets, macrobiotic eating is an eating regimen that balances whole grains, vegetables, beans, soups, and pickles, with some flexibility about incorporating seafood, fruits, nuts, and sweets. It can also involve rituals such as chewing very thoroughly and meditating. Click here to learn more about macrobiotic eating, or try one of these healthy and wholesome recipes.
| Getting Off Gluten
 Gluten-free eating has becoming increasingly popular in the past decade, even for those without celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance. Many people find that reducing or eliminating the level of processed grains in their diet can help with fatigue, skin problems, and digestive problems. Check out our Gluten-Free Cooking site to get started, or read about how to eat out on a gluten-free diet here.
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