12 Diets That Have Worked and Stood the Test of Time

Diets come and go each with its own lifespan; some do their time for a short term, others for slightly longer. Some diets even make a comeback with a vengeance but few are there for stay for a prolonged period of time.

Here is a look at 12 diets that have stood the test of time and deliver results even today.

1.      The Atkins Diet

A well-known name in the dieting world, this diet gets it claim to fame from being a very effective low-carb weight loss diet. It works by including high-protein and high fat foods while restricting carbs to a bare minimum of 20 grams daily.  

As the diet progresses, you can gradually re-introduce carbs back into the diet, based on personal tolerance. Research shows this to be one of the most effective ways of losing weight.

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