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20/20 Diet
20/20 Diet Phil McGraw, PhD, better known as Dr. Phil, is a psychologist, the
17 Day Diet
17 Day Diet San Diego-based physician Mike Moreno, MD, is the author of the 17
8 Minutes in the Morning Diet
8 Minutes in the Morning Diet 8 Minutes in the Morning was designed by Jorge
4-Hour Body Diet
4-Hour Body Diet Also known as the Slow-Carb Diet, the 4-Hour Body Diet was created
3-Season Diet
3-Season Diet The 3-Season Diet was developed by John Douillard, DC, leading practitioner in Ayurvedic
3-Hour Diet
3-Hour Diet The 3-Hour Diet was designed by Jorge Cruise, author of 8 Minutes in
2-Day Diet
2-Day Diet The 2-Day Diet was created by Sari Harrar, an award-winning health, medicine, and science writer.
1800-Calorie ADA Diet
1800-Calorie ADA Diet The 1800-Calorie ADA Diet was set forth by the American Diabetes Association
100-Mile Diet
100-Mile Diet In the North American industrial food system, the average distance from food source
90/10 Diet (Integrative Nutrition Diet)
90/10 Diet (Integrative Nutrition Diet) The Integrative Nutrition Diet, created by IIN’s founder and director,
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Ayurveda Diet
Ayurveda Diet Ayurveda, meaning “the science of life,” originated in India as a holistic
Atkins Diet
Atkins Diet Robert C. Atkins, MD, created his iconic diet in the 1960s and
Anti-carb Diets
Anti-carb Diets Anti-carb diets consist of consuming a high amount of protein and fat
Anti-aging Diets
Anti-aging Diets Aging is a natural part of life. The good news is that research
Alternate-Day Diet
Alternate-Day Diet James B. Johnson, MD, author of The Alternate-Day Diet, has conducted several clinical
Abs Diet
Abs Diet The Abs Diet was created by David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men’s Health magazine.
AARP New American Diet
AARP New American Diet The AARP New American Diet was created by John Whyte, MD,
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Buddhist Diet
Buddhist Diet Buddhism is a spiritual practice that teaches sacrifice and moderation as a means
Breatharian Diet
Breatharian Diet Breatharianism (also known as Inedia) is the belief that under proper conditions people
Body Ecology Diet
Body Ecology Diet The Body Ecology Diet was developed by nutritional consultant and author Donna
Blood Type Diet
Blood Type Diet The Blood Type Diet was created by James D’Adamo, ND, DNB, author
Biggest Loser Diet
Biggest Loser Diet The Biggest Loser Diet was made popular by NBC’s hit reality series
Best Life Diet
Best Life Diet The Best Life Diet is a program created by world-renowned exercise physiologist
Bernstein Diet
Bernstein Diet The Bernstein Diet is a clinical diet program created by Stanley Bernstein, MD,
Beck Diet Solution
Beck Diet Solution The Beck Diet Solution, created by Judith S. Beck, PhD, encourages people
Baby Food Diet
Baby Food Diet The Baby Food Diet was created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson
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Cabbage Soup Diet
Cabbage Soup Diet The Cabbage Soup Diet was designed as a short-term approach to rapid
Curves Diet
Curves Diet The Curves Diet is designed specifically for women and is comprised of
Christian Diet
Christian Diet The Christian Diet is based on certain passages of the New Testament that
Chickentarian Diet
Chickentarian Diet The Chickentarian Diet, also known as the Pollotarian Diet, was coined by vegetarians
Candida Diet
Candida Diet Candida is a fungus (or yeast) that inhabits the gut flora in the
Calorie Restriction Diet
Calorie Restriction Diet Brian M. Delaney, president of the Calorie Restriction Society and co-author of
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Dukan Diet
Dukan Diet The Dukan Diet was created to help French women stay thin by incorporating
Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Diet
Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Diet Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Diet is a two-week reboot plan that
Dorm Room Diet
Dorm Room Diet The Dorm Room Diet, written by Daphne Oz, daughter of Mehmet Oz,
Diets Don’t Work Diet
Diets Don’t Work Diet As we evolve as a society, more and more people
Diet-to-Go
Diet-to-Go Established by Hilton Davis in 1991, Diet-to-Go is a Virginia-based delivery program that
DASH Diet
DASH Diet The DASH Diet, created in part by the National Heart, Lung, and
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Engine 2 Diet
Engine 2 Diet Created by world-class triathlete-turned-firefighter, Rip Esselstyn, the Engine 2 Diet promotes a
Elimination Diet
Elimination Diet An elimination diet involves removing specific foods that may be causing allergic
Eco-Atkins Diet
Eco-Atkins Diet Simply stated, the Eco-Atkins Diet is the vegan/vegetarian Atkins alternative. Like the
Eat More, Weigh Less
Eat More, Weigh Less Dean Ornish, MD, is known in the medical community for
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Fat-free Diet
Fat-free Diet A fat-free diet is one that excludes all dietary fats. It’s commonly
Fat Flush Diet
Fat Flush Diet The Fat Flush Diet was created by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS,
Fasting
Fasting Traditional fasting is the act of abstaining from all food and drink (with
Fast Track Detox Diet
Fast Track Detox Diet The Fast Track Detox Diet was created by nutritionist Ann Louise
Fast Metabolism Diet
Fast Metabolism Diet The Fast Metabolism Diet was developed by Haylie Pomroy, a raw nutrition
Fruitarian
Fruitarian A Fruitarian diet consists mainly of raw fruit – over 75% – with
French Women Don’t Get Fat
French Women Don’t Get Fat Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat,
Flexitarian Diet
Flexitarian Diet The Flexitarian Diet, in simple terms, is a more flexible version of the
Flex Diet
Flex Diet The Flex Diet was created by cardiologist James Beckerman, MD, to get his
Flavor Point Diet
Flavor Point Diet In his book, The Flavor Point Diet, David L. Katz, MD, MPH,
Five Element Theory
Five Element Theory The Five Element Theory was introduced by ancient Chinese philosophers known
Fit for Life
Fit for Life Harvey and Marilyn Diamond co-authored the book Fit for Life, which
FirstLine Therapy Diet
FirstLine Therapy Diet FirstLine Therapy® is a 12-week diet and exercise plan that is
Fiber35 Diet
Fiber35 Diet The Fiber35 Diet, developed by Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, MD, is a
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Great American Detox Diet
Great American Detox Diet Alex Jamieson, a Health Coach, vegan chef, and graduate of IIN,
Grapefruit Diet
Grapefruit Diet Since the 1930s, the Grapefruit Diet has been popular as a quick,
Gout Diet
Gout Diet Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid
Glycemic Index Diet
Glycemic Index Diet The Glycemic Index (GI) Diet measures foods on a scale of
Gluten-free Diet
Gluten-free Diet Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and derivatives of
GenoType Diet
GenoType Diet The GenoType Diet was created by Peter D’Adamo, ND, who also created the
GAPS
GAPS The GAPS Diet, an extension of Natasha Campbell-McBride’s Specific Carbohydrate Diet, is a
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HCG Diet
HCG Diet The HCG Diet was created in the 1950s by Dr. Albert Simeons, a
Hawaii Diet
Hawaii Diet The Hawaii Diet is more than a way of eating – it’s
Hampton’s Diet
Hampton’s Diet Written by the former Medical Director of the Atkins Center, Fred Pescatore, MD,
Hallelujah Diet
Hallelujah Diet The Hallelujah Diet was created by Reverend George Malkmus and his wife
Hormone Diet
Hormone Diet An increasing number of studies prove that hormones can be the cause of
Hindu Diet
Hindu Diet Hindu scriptures place high value on vegetarian eating practices. The Hindu approach
High-protein Diet
High-protein Diet High-protein diets are thought by some to satisfy hunger longer than high-carbohydrate
High-fat Diet
High-fat Diet The high-fat approach is a low-carbohydrate style of eating with an emphasis
High-carbohydrate Diet
High-carbohydrate Diet High-carbohydrate diets are generally used by athletes to optimize performance. When a
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It’s All Good
It’s All Good It’s All Good is a cookbook and dietary approach developed by
Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating Intuitive eating is an approach to eating that helps build a relationship
IIFYM Diet
IIFYM Diet IIFYM stands for If It Fits Your Macros, and this diet is
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Juice Cleanses
Juice Cleanses The terms “cleanse” and “detox” are often used in relation to health.
Jenny Craig Diet
Jenny Craig Diet The Jenny Craig Diet was designed by the dietitians at Jenny Craig
Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat
Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat This diet is outlined in the book
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Korean Temple Cuisine
Korean Temple Cuisine Korean Temple Cuisine is a monastic diet that was created over 1,600
Kind Diet
Kind Diet The Kind Diet is an eating approach created by Alicia Silverstone based on
Ketogenic Diet
Ketogenic Diet The Ketogenic Diet, dating back to the 1920s, was created to help
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Living Foods Diet
Living Foods Diet The living foods diet, similar to raw food diets, may be
Lean Belly Diet
Lean Belly Diet The Lean Belly Prescription: The fast and foolproof diet and weight-loss plan
Lacto-vegetarian
Lacto-vegetarian A vegetarian is defined as an individual who does not consume meat. However,
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian A lacto-ovo vegetarian is someone who does not include meat or fish, but
LA Weight Loss
LA Weight Loss The LA Weight Loss approach was founded by Vahan Karian in
L.A. Shape Diet
L.A. Shape Diet The L.A. Shape Diet is a 14-day plan created by David Herber,
Low-protein Diet
Low-protein Diet A low-protein diet restricts the amount of protein that is consumed, and may
Low-fat Diet
Low-fat Diet A low-fat diet is comprised of 50-55% of calories from carbohydrates, 20-25% from
Low-cholesterol Diet
Low-cholesterol Diet A low cholesterol diet is an eating plan to help prevent the buildup
Low-carbohydrate Diet
Low-carbohydrate Diet Low-carbohydrate diets limit grains, bread, pasta, white rice, baked goods, and soda. While
Low FODMAP Diet
Low FODMAP Diet The Low FODMAP Diet was created for people who have trouble
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MyPyramid Diet
MyPyramid Diet The MyPyramid guidelines – created by the USDA and Department of Health and
MyPlate Diet
MyPlate Diet In 2011, the USDA replaced MyPyramid with MyPlate, an icon that illustrates
Metabolic Typing Diet
Metabolic Typing Diet The Metabolic Typing diet says that there are three metabolic types: the
Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is considered by some to be one of the
Medifast Diet
Medifast Diet The Medifast diet is a low-calorie meal replacement program that allows you to
Mayo Clinic Diet
Mayo Clinic Diet The Mayo Clinic diet, based on research and clinical experience, is focused
Master Cleanse
Master Cleanse The Master Cleanse is a popular approach to cleansing that has also been
Maker’s Diet
Maker’s Diet Jordan Rubin, author of The Maker’s Diet, claims that the answer to achieving
Macrobiotics
Macrobiotics Macrobiotics is a lifestyle and dietary approach founded by the philosopher George Ohsawa, based
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Nutritarian Diet
Nutritarian Diet Joel Fuhrman, MD, coined the term “nutritarian” to describe his recommended way of
Nutrisystem Diet
Nutrisystem Diet Created in 1972, Nutrisystem is a low-calorie diet delivery program meant to help
No-Grain Diet
No-Grain Diet The No-Grain Diet was created by Joseph Mercola, DO, in hopes of encouraging
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Omega Diet
Omega Diet The Omega Diet was created by Artemis Simopoulos, MD, to help people create
Okinawa Diet
Okinawa Diet The Okinawa Diet emerged from the distinct eating approach associated with the
O2 Diet
O2 Diet The O2 Diet, created by Keri Glassman, RD, is structured around the Oxygen
Over-40 Diet
Over-40 Diet After age 40, the body begins to store fat at a higher rate
Ornish Reversal Program
Ornish Reversal Program This diet and lifestyle program was created by Dean Ornish, MD, to
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Pritikin Diet
Pritikin Diet The Pritikin Diet was first introduced by nutritionist and researcher Nathan Pritikin in
pH Diet (Acid Alkaline Diet)
pH Diet (Acid Alkaline Diet) pH is the negative log of hydrogen ion concentration in
Pescetarian Diet
Pescetarian Diet A pescetarian eats fish and shellfish, but no red meat, poultry, or other
Perricone Prescription Diet
Perricone Prescription Diet The Perricone Prescription, an anti-aging and anti-inflammatory diet, was developed in 2002
Perfect 10 Diet
Perfect 10 Diet The Perfect 10 Diet was created by New York City internist Michael
Peanut Butter Diet
Peanut Butter Diet The Peanut Butter Diet was written by Holly McCord, MA, RD, and
Paleolithic Diet
Paleolithic Diet The Paleolithic diet, also known as Paleo or Primal diet, is rooted in
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Rotation Diet
Rotation Diet Rotation Diet The Rotation Diet was created by Martin Katahn, director of the
Rice Diet
Rice Diet In 1939, Dr. Walter Kempner treated a patient who had hypertension and renal
Raw Food Diet
Raw Food Diet A raw food diet focuses on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods such
Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine Diet
Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine Diet Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine by Gabriel Cousens, MD, is a
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South Beach Diet
South Beach Diet The South Beach Diet was written by Dr. Arthur Agatston, MD, cardiologist
Sonoma Diet
Sonoma Diet The Sonoma Diet was inspired by California’s wine country in Sonoma Valley and
Slow Down Diet
Slow Down Diet The Slow Down Diet by Marc David is broken up into an
Slim-Fast Diet
Slim-Fast Diet The Slimfast 3-2-1 approach to dieting is based on portion control and meal
Seventh-Day Adventist Diet
Seventh-Day Adventist Diet The Seventh-Day Adventist Diet is a lifestyle that has been around for
Schwarzbein Diet
Schwarzbein Diet The Schwarzbein Principle was developed by Dr. Diana Schwarzbein in the 1990’s. It
Sattva Diet
Sattva Diet The Sattva Diet is also referred to as the Yoga Diet or the
Swiss Diet
Swiss Diet The Swiss Diet was developed by Thomas Rau, MD and part-owner of the
Superfoods Diet
Superfoods Diet The Superfoods Diet essentially refers to a style of eating that emphasizes
Sugar Busters! Diet
Sugar Busters! Diet The Sugar Busters! Diet was written by three doctors and one Fortune
Starch Solution
Starch Solution Potatoes, beans, rice, grains, and corn are the staples of Dr. McDougall’s Starch
Standard American Diet (SAD)
Standard American Diet (SAD) The Standard American Diet, also known as the SAD Diet, is
Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Specific Carbohydrate Diet The Specific Carbohydrate Diet was developed by Dr. Sydney Valentine Haas and
South Beach Diet Gluten Solution
South Beach Diet Gluten Solution World-renowned cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, created The South Beach Diet
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Traffic Light Diet
Traffic Light Diet Also referred to as the Stop Light Diet, the Traffic Light Diet
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is rooted in the ancient philosophies of Taoism
TLC Diet
TLC Diet The TLC diet, created by the National Institutes of Health’s National Cholesterol Education
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UltraMetabolism Diet
UltraMetabolism Diet In The Ultrametabolism Diet, Mark Hyman, MD, introduces a diet about food choice
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Volumetrics
Volumetrics The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan was written by nutritionist Barbara Rolls, PhD and Robert A.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian A Vegetarian diet is a plant-based approach that excludes meat, poultry, and fish. Most
Vegan
Vegan A vegan diet omits all animal products and by-products: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, honey,
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Whole30
Whole30 Whole30 is a nutrition and lifestyle program aimed at changing participants’ lives through food
Wheat Belly Diet
Wheat Belly Diet The Wheat Belly Diet, created by cardiologist William Davis, is based on
Weston A. Price Foundation Diet
Weston A. Price Foundation Diet The Weston A. Price Foundation Diet is a traditional diet
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers The Weight Watchers mission is to “help people lose weight in a sustainable
Water Diet
Water Diet The Water diet is based on the basic principle that adding more water
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Zone Diet
Zone Diet This New York Times bestselling book The Zone Diet was written by Dr.