Spotlight on... popular diets

If you've ever considered following a weight loss diet make sure you have all the facts first...

What is a detox diet?

If you're inspired by the new year, summer holidays or are just planning a clean start you’ve probably considered a detox. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens discusses the pros and cons of drastic diets...
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What is the 5:2 diet?

The part-time diet that still allows you to eat chocolate cake has hit the headlines and taken off in a big way...
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What is the Paleo diet?

A way of eating that truly goes back to basics, Paleolithic diets are all about eating like our ancestors did...
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What is the Dukan diet?

Pierre Dukan’s high-protein, low-carb plan attracted an army of celebrity followers when it reached the UK in 2010...
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What is the Atkins diet?

Robert Atkins may not have been the first to harness the appeal of carb-free, but he was certainly the first to bring the concept to the mainstream dieting public...
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What is the raw food diet?

In this plant-based diet that claims to increase the enzymes in the body, refined, canned and chemically-processed foods are out - as well as heating above 48C ... 
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What is a low Fodmap Diet?

Have you ever suffered with bloating or abdominal pain? Did you know certain carbs could be contributing to your discomfort? Dietitian Emer Delaney explains the low FODMAP diet and how it can help.
What is a low Fodmap diet

 

What is the Sirtfood diet?

This plan recommends eating a diet rich in 'sirtfoods' - including dark chocolate, red wine and green tea. Dietitian Emer Delaney offers her opinion... 
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What is the Dopamine diet?

Famed as the Tom Kerridge diet, the 'happy' weight loss plan is making headlines. But does the dopamine diet work? Our dietitian investigates…
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