Frequently asked question
How do I know if a diet is a fad?
Short answer: Common warning signs include promises of dramatic or guaranteed results, elimination of entire food groups without a clear rationale, reliance on testimonials over evidence, and required proprietary products.
Detailed explanation
Fad diets often share a pattern: a compelling story, dramatic before-and-after claims, and pressure to buy specific products or supplements. Credible approaches are usually more cautious in their claims, transparent about limitations and who should avoid them, and don't depend on a single company's products to work.
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