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Atkins, Holford, Dukan, Blood Type. Information overload? Don't despair, that's why we're here. We played Diet Detective for you and went in search of the truth.

Fad diets: dangers to avoid

There are certain characteristics of slimming diets and weight-loss regimens that you need to be on the lookout for. Find out what they are before you take things too far.

Carbs and weight loss

There is a lot of confusion about what to eat or not eat when trying to lose weight. Registered dietician Karen Protheroe gives some perspective.

High-protein diet dangers

Despite the bad reputation, high-protein slimming diets remain popular. What are the dangers associated with these diets?

The Atkins Diet

Health24's DietDoc undertook a study of scientific publications to determine the health effects of high-protein diets. Take a look at what was found.

The Eco Atkins Diet

Low-carb/high-protein diets have long been popular for weight loss. The latest trend is the Eco Atkins diet, a high-vegan protein diet. Dietician Kim Hoffmann takes a closer look.

The Perricone Diet

The main theory behind Dr Nicholas Perricone’s weight-loss diet is that anti-inflammatory properties in some foods can bring about significant weight loss.

3-Apple-a-Day diet gets thumbs-up

The 3-Apple-a-Day diet isn't just another fad: the approach is sensible, balanced and effective.

The 10 most crazy diets ever

Weight loss gimmicks are not unique to our times, in fact there's a long list of crazy diets that have appeared and disappeared throughout history - here are ten of them.

The Dukan Diet

The Dukan Diet has been very popular in France. Devised by a medical doctor, it promises to help you lose weight permanently. But does it really work? DietDoc takes a closer look.

The Metabolism Miracle

If you like buying books on slimming, then The Metabolism Miracle by Diane Kress may well provide you with an interesting read, says DietDoc.

Lose weight with the Champagne Diet

Have you heard about the latest diet craze to hit the headlines? The Champagne Diet has been touted as a cheerful alternative to standard weight loss diets.

Why fad diets flop

Fad diets may promise you wonderful results, but these could cause more harm than good. Here's how to recognise them.

Holford Diet put to the test

Who doesn't want to lose weight? Well, now there's another way to do it – and it's relatively simple. Health24 put the Holford Diet to the test.

Very low-energy diets

Very low-energy diets contain as little as 500 calories or 2 100 kJ per day. Such diets are not recommended for everyday use (see ‘Starvation or Very-Low-Energy Diets’).

Survivor: starvation diets

A fascinating aspect of the Survivor series is how much weight the contestants lose during the series – all this without consciously going on a diet. DietDoc comments.

Yo-yo dieting risky business

Are you in a vicious cycle of losing weight, then gaining it again? Find out why this type of yo-yo dieting could be detrimental to your health.

The True You Diet

Eat more like your hairy, primitive ancestors and you're likely to reap the health – and weight loss – benefits. So says medical doctor John Briffa, author of The True You Diet.

The blood type diet

Though the blood type diet remains controversial among mainstream medical doctors, there are millions of people who swear by it.

Are you a diet fanatic?

Fanaticism in any form is generally not a good idea, and the same applies to dieting and exercise. Unfortunately, many people can be classified as diet fanatics.

Yo-Yo dieting = weight gain

Yes, Yo-Yo dieting has negative effects on future weight loss. It can lead to weight gain, not weight loss. Here's what you should know.

The Cura Romana Weight Loss Plan

The Cura Romana Weight Loss Plan has been touted as "the latest craze to obsess New Yorkers" and promises weight loss of "up to 7 pounds a week". DietDoc comments.

Weight loss whackos

I didn't think anything users asked on the DietDoc Forum could shock me. But this was the worst ever: “What type of worms can I swallow to lose weight?"