{"id":13678,"date":"2020-12-18T18:33:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T18:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=13678"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"different-types-of-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Different_Types_Of_Diets_To_Lose_Weight\" >Different Types Of Diets To Lose Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#1_The_Mediterranean_Diet\" >1. The Mediterranean Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#2_Vegetarian_Diet\" >2. Vegetarian Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Different_Types_Of_Vegetarian_Diets\" >Different Types Of Vegetarian Diets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Veganism-Vegan_Diet\" >Veganism-Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-2\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#3_Blood_Type_Diet\" >3. Blood Type Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#4_The_South_Beach_Diet\" >4. The South Beach Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-3\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-2\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#5_Raw_Food_Diet\" >5. Raw Food Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#6_Low-Carb_Diets\" >6. Low-Carb Diets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-4\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-3\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#_Different_Types_Of_Low-Carb_Diets\" >\u00a0Different Types Of Low-Carb Diets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Paleo_Diet\" >Paleo Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-5\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-4\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#The_Atkins_Diet\" >The Atkins Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#The_Dukan_Diet\" >The Dukan Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-6\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-5\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Ketogenic_Diet\" >Ketogenic Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-7\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-6\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#What_Are_The_Different_Types_Of_Keto_Diets\" >What Are The Different Types Of Keto Diets?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Lazy_Keto\" >Lazy Keto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Keto_20\" >Keto 20<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#7_Ultra-Low-Fat_Diet\" >7. Ultra-Low-Fat Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-8\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-7\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#8_The_Zone_Diet\" >8. The Zone Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-9\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-8\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#9_Intermittent_Fasting_IF\" >9. Intermittent Fasting (IF)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Different_Types_Of_Fasting_Diets-_IF_Methods_And_Diets\" >Different Types Of Fasting Diets- IF Methods And Diets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Benefits-10\" >Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-9\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#10_The_HCG_Diet\" >10. The HCG Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Criticism\" >Criticism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Disadvantages-10\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#11_Mayo_Clinic_Diet\" >11. Mayo Clinic Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#12_Fad_Diets\" >12. Fad Diets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which diet is the most effective in weight loss? This is a popular question among people looking to reduce some weight. Different types of diets have gained popularity over the years for their visible impacts, other benefits and from the beliefs that their proponents spread via word of mouth, media, and other channels. Despite the popularity, some information may be misleading. To help you parse between the factual and fantasy, here are the details of these common weight loss diets to direct you to make the right decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have heard that a particular diet is more beneficial than the other or guarantees quick weight loss within a shorter period. This may be true, but what are the other pros and cons involved? It is important to understand that \u2018one man&#8217;s meat may be another man&#8217;s poison\u2019; with this in mind, know that there are different types of diets for different body types.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_Of_Diets_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Different Types Of Diets To Lose Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diets can be defined as fixed or outlined eating and drinking plans for a specific purpose such as weight loss or weight gain. Particularly for weight loss, some meal plans are healthy and sustainable in the long run, while others, though effective in the short run, are very restrictive and may harm your body. While some diets restrict carbohydrates, calories, or unhealthy fats, others concentrate on reducing your appetite. So, what are the different types of diets? Here is a detailed breakdown of the most common diets that you may have heard of or will come across.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Mediterranean_Diet\"><\/span><strong>1. The Mediterranean Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrowing heavily from the nutritional habits of the people of Southern Europe, i.e., Greece, Crete, Southern Italy, Spain, Southern France, and Portugal, this is a vegetable-rich diet that restricts most of the possible meat intake. Plant foods, whole grains, beans, olive oil, seeds, and nuts are preferred, and the main dairy foods are cheese and yogurt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2016\/sep\/02\/mediterranean-diet-obesity-health-way-of-eating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some poultry, wine, and moderate amounts of fish are allowed. Vegetables are taken in every meal, and fish is preferred to chicken. Instead of butter, marinades, or salad dressings, oil (particularly olive) is recommended. Also, large quantities of whole grains, nuts, and herbs are consumed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps with depression. According to a study published on HHS Public Access, this eating plan may protect against developing depressive symptoms in older age (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4454450\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It controls blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a healthy, sustainable weight loss diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive research confirms that it enhances the quality of life and lowers the risk of diseases such as dementia and heart conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2016\/sep\/02\/mediterranean-diet-obesity-health-way-of-eating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4413.png\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4413.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4413-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Vegetarian_Diet\"><\/span><strong>2. Vegetarian Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet-plan\/\">Vegetarians<\/a> do not consume animal products for either ethical, health, or environmental reasons. In addition, they prohibit animal exploitation and cruelty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_Of_Vegetarian_Diets\"><\/span><strong>Different Types Of Vegetarian Diets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different types of vegetarian diets? <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\">Types of vegetarians<\/a> include fruitician vegetarians, lacto-ovo vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, and living food diet vegetarian, leading to some variations in their eating plans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/vegetarian-diet\/art-20046446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For instance, lacto-ovos do not eat animal-based foods apart from dairy, honey, and eggs. Here are some common vegetarian diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veganism-Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Veganism-Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veganism is the strictest type of vegetarianism because on top of meat, it does not allow the consumption of eggs, dairy, or animal-derived products like honey, gelatin, whey, albumin, casein, or some types of vitamin d-3. Other than ethical, health, and environmental reasons, they avoid animal products for compassionate purposes. Here are the different types of vegan diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 days vegan: Eat fresh, non-processed plant days for 22 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruitician: take plenty of raw fruits, about 75% of your meal\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel fast: 21- days of mainly plant diet accompanied by prayer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainbow diet: Consume veggies and fruits from 8 different colors every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 day color: Take only one color of fruit and vegetables daily, each day a different color<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw food: consume whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables, 75% uncooked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other vegan diets include Tom Brady diet plan, Engine 2 diet, Nutritarian<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29950 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3912-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3912.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3912-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3912.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3912.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-2\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is low-fat and high protein; therefore, it contributes to weight loss by making one feel fuller for longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a plant-based diet; thus, it may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and premature death.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because processed meat is restricted, the risk of Alzheimer&#8217;s, cancer, or heart diseases is minimized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It minimizes the risk of coronary heart diseases, high blood pressure, and obesity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be low on several nutrients such as vitamin D, B12, iron, iodine, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc because it prohibits animal foods intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\">The Basics of a Vegetarian Diet: How Safe Is It?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Blood_Type_Diet\"><\/span><strong>3. Blood Type Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different types of diets for different body types are customized for specific blood types whereby the eating plan is matched to standard dietary requirements of the specific blood type (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/the-blood-type-diet-review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For instance,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type A blood group members (agrarians) should avoid red meat and choose more tofu, turkey, and fruit and for weight loss, select mostly seafood, soy, and vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type B (nomads) may eat plants and most sources of meats apart from chicken and pork and avoid corn, wheat, tomatoes, and lentils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type AB (enigma) members may consume tofu, seafood, dairy, beans, and grains but should avoid corn, kidney beans, beef, and chicken.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type O blood group members are advised to consume high-protein foods, and for weight loss, they should avoid dairy and include red meat, spinach, broccoli, and seafood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also the Body Type diet, whereby meals are customized depending on whether you are ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph. Neither the blood type nor body type diet are backed by scientific evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30218 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_South_Beach_Diet\"><\/span><strong>4. The South Beach Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduced in 2003, this eating plan focuses on changing an individual&#8217;s overall eating habits by balancing out their daily diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/south-beach-diet\/art-20048491#:~:text=Diet%20details,whole%20grains%2C%20beans%20and%20legumes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Healthy fats, good carbohydrates, and lean protein are recommended. Note that some carbohydrates are eliminated so that one can eat only healthy meals daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-3\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes a healthy lifestyle that leads to better well-being<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-2\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much restriction of carbs may lead to ketosis, which may be characterized by headache, nausea, mental fatigue, bad breath, dehydration, and dizziness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/south-beach-diet\/art-20048491#:~:text=Diet%20details,whole%20grains%2C%20beans%20and%20legumes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Raw_Food_Diet\"><\/span><strong>5. Raw Food Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, this diet encourages you to eat uncooked and unprocessed foods (at least three-quarters of food consumed should be raw food). Foods produced or pasteurized with any additives or synthetics are prohibited; therefore, one eats completely organic and plant-based foods. The focus is to create energy surge, decrease inflammation, and minimize the amount of dietary carcinogens. Raw foodists are categorized as raw vegetarians, raw vegans, raw carnivores, and raw omnivores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38811\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5483-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5483.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5483-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5483.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5483-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5483.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Low-Carb_Diets\"><\/span><strong>6. Low-Carb Diets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These involve restricting the daily carbohydrate intake so that your body is forced to utilize more fats for fuel in place of carbohydrates as the main energy source. This diet is rich in proteins and fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-4\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful in weight loss. More weight may be lost than in low-fat, calorie-restricted diets because one can reach ketosis. Also, they can reduce appetite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may reduce dangerous belly fat logged around organs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizes risk factors such as insulin levels, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, blood triglycerides, and blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-3\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May result in an increase in bad LDL cholesterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17684196\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In extremely rare cases, very low-carb diets may result in nondiabetic ketoacidosis, especially in lactating mothers, which may be fatal if not treated (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25154557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30249 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Different_Types_Of_Low-Carb_Diets\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0Different Types Of Low-Carb Diets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paleo_Diet\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-paleo-diet\/\"><strong>Paleo Diet<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This eating plan encourages you to eat the same foods as the hunter-gatherer ancestors may have consumed before the development of agriculture, which resulted in the western diet characterized by dairy, grains, and processed foodstuffs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2014\/09\/21\/fashion\/the-paleo-lifestyle-the-way-way-way-back.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Foods consumed are <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet\/\">lean proteins, grass-fed meat, whole foods, fruits, eggs, fowl, vegetables, nuts, and seeds<\/a>. Being a restrictive low-carb natural way of eating, only sugars from fruits are allowed, and it prohibits the intake of dairy, grain-fed meat, and processed foodstuffs. Some flexible <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-diet-meal-plan\/\">Paleo diet<\/a> versions allow dairy such as butter and cheese and tubers like sweet potatoes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-5\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since carbohydrates are limited, the amount of glucose in your body is decreased, triggering the use of fat as the fuel source. This may result in significant weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-4\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It eliminates nutritious and healthy foodstuffs such as legumes, whole grains, and dairy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is claimed to minimize the risk of heart diseases by reducing risk factors such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood triglycerides, some research shows that it may be bad for your heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325832#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20uncovered%20fresh%20evidence,biomarker%20tied%20to%20heart%20disease.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Atkins_Diet\"><\/span><strong>The Atkins Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a famous, fast, low-carb weight loss diet whose proponents believe that can shed a considerable amount of pounds from consuming protein and fats in any amounts but no carbohydrates. This low-carb diet concentrates on controlling insulin levels in the body, with the reasoning that large amounts of refined carbs result in a rapid rise and fall of insulin levels. When insulin levels go up, they trigger the body to conserve energy from food eaten; therefore, the chances that the body will utilize stored fats as a source of energy are less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divided into 4 phases, the first one being the induction phase whereby you eat below 20grams of carb<\/span>ohy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drates in a day for two weeks. You then begin to slowly reintroduce healthy carbs into the diet as you approach your desired weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30494 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4050-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4050.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4050-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4050.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4050.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dukan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>The Dukan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a high-protein, low-carb diet for weight loss. It is split into 4 phases- 2 weight loss phases and 2 maintenance phases, each with a particular dietary plan and varying time-frames depending on the number of pounds you want to shed. The 2 weight loss phases involve the consumption of high-protein meals, and you must have oat bran. The other 2 maintenance phases involve consuming non-starchy veggies and some fats and carbohydrates, and as time goes by, you consume fewer pure proteins to maintain your ideal weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-6\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is achieved through an increase in some fullness hormones, a higher metabolic rate, and a reduction in the hunger hormone ghrelin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-5\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has no other proven benefits other than weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick weight loss achieved through extreme calorie restriction causes significant loss of muscles, and the body may end up conserving energy; therefore, it will be easier to regain lost weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is very little research on this meal plan. In addition, it restricts both fat and carb intake, a strategy that is not science-based. Instead, research has proven that eating healthy fats as part of a high- protein diet may increase metabolic rate in comparison to low-carb or low-fat diets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ketogenic_Diet\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-dirty-keto-diet\/\"><strong>Ketogenic Diet<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another meal plan where carb intake is reduced, and unlike the others, consumption of healthy fats (nuts, avocados, seeds, coconuts, oily fish, and olive oil) is increased to permit the body to burn fat as fuel instead of carbohydrates (glucose). It is the most popular diet in the US <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/01\/02\/style\/self-care\/keto-diet-explained-benefits.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">()<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By following this eating plan, fat deposits are broken down for fuel to create ketones through the ketosis process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-7\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy, manage diabetes, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and improve blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/01\/02\/style\/self-care\/keto-diet-explained-benefits.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss through the elimination of empty-calorie staples such as white rice, white bread, and sugary beverages, reducing appetite and burning more calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-6\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prohibits the intake of nutritious fruits and veggies that are high in carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much protein intake may be harmful to your health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May result in fatigue due to lack of carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May result in ketoacidosis in people with Type 1 diabetes that can lead to diabetic coma or death.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28222 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/14.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Different_Types_Of_Keto_Diets\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Different Types Of Keto Diets?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various high-fats, moderate protein, and very low-carb keto diets. These include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lazy_Keto\"><\/span><strong>Lazy Keto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus is only on keeping the carbohydrate intake very low, but may not lead to ketosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keto_20\"><\/span><strong>Keto 20<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a variation of the keto diet whereby more carbs than usual are consumed. While traditional ketogenic diet recommends 70-75% fat, 10% protein, and 5% carbs, here fats are 50%, protein 30%, and carbs 20% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/01\/02\/style\/self-care\/keto-diet-explained-benefits.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-vs-keto\/\">Vegetarian vs. Keto Diet: Which Diet Method Helps Better In Losing Weight?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ultra-Low-Fat_Diet\"><\/span><strong>7. Ultra-Low-Fat Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The usual low-fat diet provides about 30% of daily calories as fat, but an ultra-low-fat eating plan restricts fat consumption to below 10% of the daily calories. This is because the proponents believe that 30% is not low enough, therefore, more fat should be restricted for weight loss and other health benefits. It is a high-carb diet and low in proteins because mostly one consumes mostly plant-based foodstuffs and controlled amounts of animal products (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9424579\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-8\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great weight loss outcomes among the obese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May result in significant improvements in Type 2 diabetes and slow multiple sclerosis progression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can enhance risk factors for heart conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and markers for inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-7\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of its health benefits may be due to weight loss, which can be achieved with other diets as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With regards to weight loss, this eating plan may be ineffective in the long run because it is very restrictive and hard to stick to.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat is essential in the body; therefore, restricting too much of it may cause problems in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other healthy foodstuffs are limited, which may affect the functioning of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30453 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3991-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3991.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3991-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3991.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3991.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_Zone_Diet\"><\/span><strong>8. The Zone Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a low-glycemic load meal plan whereby carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (monounsaturated oils like almonds, avocados, and olive oil) are limited to 35-45%, 30% ( \u2153), and 30% ( \u2153), respectively, of the daily calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18370674\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). \u2154 of the meal is colorful vegetables and fruits. Carbs with a low glycemic index, i.e., an estimate of how much it increases the blood glucose levels, are consumed (bananas, potatoes, and rice are high-GIs, therefore prohibited). There are inconsistent outcomes from studies on this diet, concluding that it reduces appetite and promotes weight loss. In contrast, others argue that weight loss realized by following a low-glycemic diet is minimal compared to that of other meal plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-9\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, this meal plan was meant to (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18370674\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help lose weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the risk of chronic illnesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize diet-induced inflammation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-8\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It restricts the intake of certain healthy carbohydrates, for instance, potatoes and bananas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31567 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diet plans\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Intermittent_Fasting_IF\"><\/span><strong>9. Intermittent Fasting (IF)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an eating pattern that is split into periods of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-hour-intermittent-fasting\/\">eating and fasting<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/know-about-intermittent-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You do not limit what you consume but control when you eat different foods. It can be effective if followed appropriately. Do not overcompensate by consuming excess calories when not fasting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_Of_Fasting_Diets-_IF_Methods_And_Diets\"><\/span><strong>Different Types Of Fasting Diets- IF Methods And Diets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16\/8 method: Skip breakfast-the daily eating period should be 8 hours apart, and then you fast for the remaining 16 hours of the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat-stop-eat method: You fast for 24 hours once or twice a week on non-consecutive days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:2 diet: For 5 days, take the usual daily calories, and then limit calorie intake to between 500-600 on 2 non-consecutive days of the week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warrior diet: Take one huge meal at night and small amounts of vegetables and raw fruits during the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0Other fasting diets include the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-military-diet-plan\/\">Military diet<\/a>, Master Cleanse diet, and Juice cleanse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28855 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-10\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-20-4\/\">IF<\/a> is a popular and successful weight loss diet because its calorie restriction is relatively easy. It causes less muscle loss than other calorie-restrictive diets and may boost the metabolic rate in the short-run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is believed to improve cellular repair, increase the levels of Human Growth Hormone (<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hcg-diat\/\">HCG<\/a>), enhance insulin sensitivity, and alter gene expressions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/3127426\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May reduce inflammation markers, blood sugar levels, cholesterol level, and blood triglycerides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some animal studies suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/186-intermittent-fasting\/\">IF may help grow new brain cells<\/a>, protect against Alzheimer&#8217;s and cancer, and increase life span (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22323820\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-9\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for everyone, with studies showing that it is more beneficial to men.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, teens, people with diabetes, those sensitive to blood sugar level drops, and the nutrient-deficient, malnourished, and underweight individuals should not fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\" rel=\"noopener\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28720 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"different diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/12-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_HCG_Diet\"><\/span><strong>10. The HCG Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a very extreme meal plan that makes one lose weight very fast, up to 1-2 pounds daily. During early pregnancy, the hormone HCG is very high, and the body will maintain the production of hormones that are essential for the fetus&#8217;s development. The same hormone is used to treat infertility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the proponents, HCG boosts metabolism and loss of fat without inducing hunger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This meal plan is split into 3 phases, with the first phase involving the intake of HCG supplements. In the second phase, which is about 3-6 weeks, you will receive HCG supplement injections, drops, pellets, or sprays, as you embrace an ultra-low-calorie eating plan of 500 calories a day. Lastly, you cease HCG intake and begin to increase your food intake, slowly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criticism\"><\/span><strong>Criticism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, weight loss has nothing to do with the HCG hormone. Instead, it is as a result of the ultra-low-calorie diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-10\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an ultra-low calorie diet, therefore it may cause muscle loss that leads to reduced ability to burn calories because the body thinks you are starving and tries to conserve energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many side effects, for example, fatigue, headaches, and depression. In one study, a woman under this diet developed blood clots.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA disapproves of it because it is dangerous, illegal, and fraudulent (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/ForConsumers\/ConsumerUpdates\/ucm281333.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29391 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"different diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Mayo_Clinic_Diet\"><\/span><strong>11. Mayo Clinic Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It encourages the consumption of nutrient-dense foods and minimal intake of sugar. It is effective for weight loss, and there is no calorie counting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Fad_Diets\"><\/span><strong>12. Fad Diets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are temporary weight loss plans that promise quick weight loss. They include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage Soup diet: Taking plenty of cabbage soup for a week<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Bite diet: Skip breakfast, eat five bites of anything you wish for lunch and dinner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soup diet: Take soup for one meal every day for the given period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Cider Vinegar diet: You sip a few spoons of apple cider vinegar before every meal or add some drops of vinegar to a healthy meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: They are not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many different types of diets are there? There are in fact uncountable thousands of diets for different purposes such as weight loss, weight gain, lowering cholesterol e.t.c. The bottom line is to understand your body type and select a healthy weight loss plan that is sustainable, bearing in mind that different diets work for different people. With this knowledge of different types of diets, you are now well-equipped to select the one that will help you attain your weight loss goals. Remember to get approval from your doctor and a dietician before trying any meal plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Different_Types_Of_Diets\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/9-weight-loss-diets-reviewed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 Popular Weight Loss Diets Reviewed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, healthline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25154557\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute intractable vomiting and severe ketoacidosis secondary to the Dukan Diet\u00a9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014,pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/avoid-dangerous-hcg-diet-products?source=govdelivery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/what-do-you-know-about-the-hcg-diet#:~:text=The%20HCG%20diet%20is%20a,the%20urine%20of%20pregnant%20women.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, doctor: What do you know about the HCG diet?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15533250\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison of energy-restricted very low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on weight loss and body composition in overweight men and women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12833118\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet and body mass index in 38000 EPIC-Oxford meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians and vegans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22323820\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting cycles retard growth of tumors and sensitize a range of cancer cell types to chemotherapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3127426\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting enhances growth hormone secretion and amplifies the complex rhythms of growth hormone secretion in man<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1988, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17684196\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-carbohydrate nutrition and metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9424579\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1998, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4454450\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean Diet and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Over Time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/5847\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nine most popular diets rated by experts 2017<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325832#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20uncovered%20fresh%20evidence,biomarker%20tied%20to%20heart%20disease.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paleo diet may be bad for heart health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/south-beach-diet\/art-20048491#:~:text=Diet%20details,whole%20grains%2C%20beans%20and%20legumes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Beach Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020,mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/the-blood-type-diet-review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blood Type Diet: An Evidence-Based Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, healthline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2014\/09\/21\/fashion\/the-paleo-lifestyle-the-way-way-way-back.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Paleo Lifestyle: The Way, Way, Way Back<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nytimes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18370674\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zone diet: an anti-inflammatory, low glycemic-load diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/vegetarian-diet\/art-20046446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26853923\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2016\/sep\/02\/mediterranean-diet-obesity-health-way-of-eating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What actually is the Mediterranean diet \u2013 and does it work?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, theguardian.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/01\/02\/style\/self-care\/keto-diet-explained-benefits.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the Keto Diet and Does It Work?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nytimes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartfoundation.org.nz\/about-us\/news\/blogs\/which-diet-is-right-for-you\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which diet is right for you?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, heartfoundation.org.nz)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/know-about-intermittent-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting<\/span><\/a> (2020, betterme.world)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/986848\/nancy_henderson\/types-of-diets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which One of These 100 Diets Could Help You Lose Weight? We&#8217;ve Got Tons of Info to Help You Decide <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, parade.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which diet is the most effective in weight loss? This is a popular question among people looking to reduce some weight. Different types of diets have gained popularity over the years for their visible impacts, other benefits and from the beliefs that their proponents spread via word of mouth, media, and other channels. 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This is a popular question among people looking to reduce some weight. Different types of diets have gained popularity over the years for their visible impacts, other benefits and from the beliefs that their proponents spread via word of mouth, media, and other channels. Despite the popularity, some information may be misleading. To help you parse between the factual and fantasy, here are the details of these common weight loss diets to direct you to make the right decision.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You must have heard that a particular diet is more beneficial than the other or guarantees quick weight loss within a shorter period. This may be true, but what are the other pros and cons involved? 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