Popular Fad Diets, Ranked From Best to Worst

Ketogenic Diet

Although this diet did not make it to the U.S. News' best 28 diets of the year, it is one of the top searched diets of 2016. Perhaps it is the fact that it is an extremely low-carb diet, high-fat diet that attracts people. This method was originally developed to treat epilepsy, as it also limits proteins. This fad diet is considered to be a "sustainable form of fasting," as told by Harvard Medical School professor, Gary Yellen. The human body normally relies on carbs to generate energy, so this diet will force it to burn healthy fats instead. An example of a ketogenic menu consists of eggs with olive oil and avocado for breakfast, leafy greens, salmon, nuts and olive oil for lunch, followed by steak, greens and more oil for dinner. Because this is a diet that in a way starves the body, it is better to seek a professional's assistance before beginning.