Ditch the fads

Looking for the ultimate diet in 2023? Keep it real, advises Kelly Hyland

A New Year often brings about that ‘new me’ attitude. The most popular New Year resolutions? You guessed it—diet and exercise. And why wouldn’t you want to follow the latest fad diet? The industry gets a 10/10 for their marketing. They have the slogans, the before and after photos, celebrity promotions, and often fast results. However, many dieters soon fall back to their old habits—and some may even see a gain in weight.

Well, there is some good news for those not wanting to get sucked into another diet this year. A review paper aimed at answering the million-dollar question of what diet is best for health compared several popular diets, including: low carbohydrate, low fat, low glycemic, Mediterranean, mixed-balance, paleo and vegan diets. The verdict please…

There is no winner when it comes to following a strict eating regime. However,