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What the science says about every popular diet

Rebecca HarringtonOct 24, 2016, 21:00 IST

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There are so many diets out there, but which ones actually work?

Luckily, scientists have found that most reasonable diets can help you lose weight, compared to not following a diet at all. Overall, studies have shown that diets rich in plants and low in processed foods are the best for weight loss.

But many popular diets aren't based on sound scientific principles. Here's what the science says about 15 popular diets, so you can decide which one - if any - might be right for you.