Nutrition
Keto and the Low-Carb Promise
Keto is a very-low-carbohydrate, high-fat eating pattern. Understand what it includes, where the evidence stands and who should seek medical advice.
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Diet Series
Eight popular eating patterns, examined claim by claim — what the evidence supports, who each pattern may suit and where the hype runs ahead of the science.
Which diet works for you?
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting alternates eating and fasting periods. Learn the common formats, what studies show and when it is not appropriate.
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Plant-Based, Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
Plant-based eating ranges from adding more vegetables to a fully vegan pattern. Learn the variations, evidence and nutrient considerations.
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Mediterranean-Style Eating
Mediterranean-style eating is a flexible, plant-forward pattern. Learn the foods it emphasizes, the evidence and how to adapt it locally.
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Detoxes and Juice Cleanses
Detoxes and juice cleanses are marketed for cleansing and rapid weight loss. Learn what the evidence says and who should avoid them.
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Paleo Diets
The paleo diet limits grains, legumes and dairy in favor of foods said to resemble ancient eating. Learn the evidence and cautions.
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Carnivore Diets
The carnivore diet centers on animal foods and removes nearly all plant foods. Learn the limited evidence and major cautions.
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Anti-inflammatory Eating
Anti-inflammatory eating emphasizes vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, nuts and seeds. Learn the evidence and who should be careful.
About this series
A source-backed walk through keto and low-carb, intermittent fasting, plant-based eating, the Mediterranean pattern, detoxes and juice cleanses, paleo, carnivore and anti-inflammatory eating. Every guide stays educational and physician-reviewed before release.