All comparisons

THE FAD vs. every diet you've heard of

Thirty-six honest, no-spin comparisons. We point out where THE FAD overlaps with each one — and where it genuinely doesn't.

Whole-food & traditional patterns

Plant-forward diets

Low-carb & high-protein diets

Timing-based approaches

Weight-loss programs & tracking methods

Condition-specific protocols (talk to your doctor first)

Diets worth a skeptical look

Curious about the fad diets, not the real ones?

We've also fact-checked candida, GAPS, Sirtfood, Military and Warrior diets — see our manifesto for the full mythbusting collection.

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