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Which Diet Is Right for Me?
Finding the diet that fits you best can make all the difference to your health and weight control goals. To work on your weight, first try asking yourself: What kinds of foods are the hardest for me to give up? What’s my optimal, healthiest weight? Diets aren’t just about losing weight, however. Changing what you eat can also support the treatment of many types of health conditions.
While advocates say that the following diets may help control or prevent certain conditions, these claims may or may not be supported by controlled clinical studies or published scientific articles. For more complete information, go to the full article on the health concern or diet that interests you. You should always consult your doctor before changing your treatment (including diet) for any health concern.
Whatever your goals, if you aren’t sure which diets best fits your self-care needs, this list can be a place to start.
Diets by feature
| Diet |  Restricts |  Emphasizes |  Recommends |
|---|---|---|---|
Unrestricted calories from protein and fat | Carbs | Protein | Exercise |
Food recommendations depend on blood type | Specific foods | ||
Designed for heart-disease prevention and reversal and weight loss | Fats | Fiber Vegetarian | Exercise Relaxation Nonsmoking |
Suitable for short-term only | All foods | ||
Supports management of blood sugar disorders | Carbs | Fiber | |
Reduces risk of chronic diseases | Fiber Vegetarian | ||
Includes Atkins, South Beach, and others | Carbs | Protein | |
Includes Dean Ornish and Pritikin diets | Fats | ||
Designed for heart disease prevention | Fats | Fiber Vegetarian | Exercise |
Designed for athletic performance and overall health | Carbs | Protein | |
For relief of symptoms caused by food allergies | Specific foods | ||
Emphasizes healthy fats and healthy carbs | Carbs Fats | Fiber | |
Balanced diet plan with weekly group support meetings | Calories Fats | Fiber | Exercise |
Diet and health
Advocates claim that their diets may help or control the following common health concerns. Before trying a new diet be sure to read the full diet and health conditions articles—and remember to check with your doctor before trying new eating habits.
Cancer prevention
Colon disorders
Certain gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, duodenal ulcer, gallstones, indigestion, irritable bowel)
- Tyramine-free diet
- Histamine-free diet
- Additive-free diet
- Nitrite-free diet
- Low-allergen diet
Certain respiratory disorders (asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, sinus congestion)
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