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Which popular diet is the right one for you? Here are some resources that will allow you to study these different popular diets and to choose the one that seems best for you. Remember that you will have better results with any diet if you choose whole foods rather than processed products.

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The Pros and Cons of Fad Dieting
A nice overview of some popular fad diets.

Top 10 Diet Foods - Foods that are Healthy and Fit Low Carb and Low Fat Diets
These ten foods are healthy, delicious and work with either low fat or low carb diets.

Low Fats or Low Carbs?
Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., About's Cardiology guide discusses low-carb vs. low-fat diets.

Atkins For Any Budget
A rich man's diet? The high cost of Atkins is yet another myth far removed from fact.

The Basics of a Low Cholesterol, Low Fat Diet
Learn how to make your diet a low fat diet. Tips on the basics of lowfat nutrition from About's Cholesterol Guide.

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