Eating Patterns

There’s no single “best” diet — but there are several well-supported eating patterns, and the difference between one that works for you and one you abandon in three weeks is usually fit, not optimality.

These guides break down the major evidence-based patterns — Mediterranean, DASH, intermittent fasting, plant-based, low-carb, high-protein — without the marketing layer. What each one actually involves day-to-day, what the research shows for weight + long-term health, and how to read the trade-offs honestly.