Healthy diet plans doesn't really mean to restrict the food intake and starve. It means to take a balanced diet which will supply all the required nutrients to the body.

Main tips for planning a healthy diet are enlisted below:

• Prepare your family planner for meal and maintain a record of every meal you prepare in the planner for two weeks.
• This list would help you to maintain a record and also give you an idea about your food habit.
• Based on the findings of the planner, it would help you to plan your diet accordingly.
• Collect information about healthy diets, its recipes from books, Internet, and health magazines.
• Planning for simple, quick, and healthy meals that will allow variety in your meals. Start by taking the calorie count into consideration.
• Include fruits, vegetables, fiber rich foods made of  whole grains in your diet
• Avoid including unhealthy fats in your diet.
• Take the food in moderation.
• Opt for four to six small meals daily. Begin by including five servings of fruits and vegetables everyday.
• Include calcium and vitamins D in your diet which are helpful for strong bones.
• Adopt the food eating habits of balancing nutrient-rich food with moderate amounts of food such as fast foods.
• Don't skip breakfast. If we skip the breakfast, then you to tend to overeat later on during the day.
• Eat your food slowly.
• Avoid foods that are high in calories and sugar content.
• Eat only when you are hungry and stop when you realize that you are full
• Opt for healthy ways to cook food such as baking, boiling, and grilling
• Raw vegetables can be served before the meal or as salad during meal
• Drink plenty of water. Avoid the intake of aerated drinks. Instead opt for natural fruit juices
• Foodstuffs such as cakes and cookies are alright if they are taken occasionally
• Consult a dietician for health advice and plan your diet accordingly. Seek medical advice if required.
• Avoid making rapid changes in your diet and eating habits.
• Slowly adapt to changes. This will help you to stick to the diet plan you have decided to follow.

Include vegetables such as soy protein, tofu, lentils, and beans that are low in fat.