Q: I was wondering if you could direct me to some links or diets for my husband.
He wants to lose about 20-30 pounds. He wants to be on a 1,200 calorie diet. Can you help me please? – Heather

A: To be honest, 1,200 calories per day is way too low for a man. In fact, the men should consume a minimum of 1,800 calories per day to get the nutrients they need so he should aim for that. There are a few popular diets right now that are not that difficult to follow, so long as you have the motivation and will power. The Mediterranean Diet embraces whole grains, fruits and vegetables and lean meats. The Zone Diet is also fairly simple to follow because it allows complex carbohydrates and some fats.