Tag: Popular diets

The modern paleo diet was launched into the mainstream by Dr. Loren Cordain, an exercise and health professor at Colorado State University, whose 2002 book became a global bestseller. This marked the pivotal moment when the concept moved from academic theory to a widely followed lifestyle and diet. However, its roots extend much further back, shaped by multiple researchers over decades.

While the Atkins diet experienced its first major wave of popularity in the 1970s, new surveys show it remains a known name in the wellness world, with updated versions to stay relevant. The question of whether the Atkins diet is still popular, however, has become more nuanced amidst the rise of competitors like the ketogenic diet.

According to nutrition experts, a staggering 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, with many falling prey to temporary, restrictive plans known by another name: a fad diet. These trendy approaches promise rapid weight loss but often fail to deliver lasting results, relying instead on extreme measures that are hard to sustain and potentially harmful to health.

According to extensive search trend data and reports from various health publications, intermittent fasting (IF) has cemented its place as the most popular form of fad diet in recent years. Unlike typical calorie-restriction diets, IF focuses on *when* you eat rather than *what* you eat, a factor contributing significantly to its massive following.

In 2018, a survey found intermittent fasting to be the most popular diet trend. For those adopting this lifestyle, a common question arises: What is the most popular version of time restricted eating? The answer is the 16:8 method, a pattern favored for its simplicity and flexibility.