The breatharian diet is a controversial and potentially dangerous diet that involves living without food or water, and relying solely on air and sunlight for sustenance. The idea behind the diet is that the body can obtain all the energy and nutrients it needs from the air and sunlight, and that consuming food and water is unnecessary. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the claims of the breatharian diet, and it is not a safe or healthy way to live. Without food and water, the body quickly begins to break down, leading to dehydration, malnutrition, and even death. It is important to note that the breatharian diet is not recommended by any reputable health or nutrition organization, and should be avoided at all costs.
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Omnivore diet, Plant-based diet
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| Regional diets
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Western diet, Mediterranean diet
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| Sustainable diets
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Low carbon diet, Planetary health diet
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| Religious diets
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Buddhist diet, Christian diet, Hindu diet, Islamic diet, Jain diet, Jewish diet, Rastafari diet, Sikh diet
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| Vegetarianism and veganism
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Fruitarianism diet, Meat analogue diet, Milk substitute diet, Raw vegan diet, Tofu diet
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| Semi-vegetarianism
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Ovo-lacto vegetarianism, Pescetarian diet, Pollotarian diet
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| Supplement diets
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Bodybuilding supplements, Meal replacement diet, Therapeutic food diet
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| Non-solid diets
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Liquid diets, Very-low-calorie diet
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| Specific
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Calorie restriction diet, Cardiac diet, Diabetic diet, Fluid restriction diet, Gluten-free diet, Gluten-free and casein-free diet, Intermittent fasting diet, Low-sodium diet, Low-FODMAP diet, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low-fat diet, Low-fiber/low-residue diet, Monotrophic diet, NPO diet, Renal diet, Soft diet, Specific carbohydrate diet
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| Other diets
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Entomophagy diet, Cotton ball diet, Pica diet, DASH diet, Inuit diet, MIND diet, Time-restricted feeding diet, Raw foodism diet, U.S. military diet
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| Fad diets
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Cambridge diet, Macrobiotic diet, Master Cleanse diet, Junk food diet, Superfood diet, Slow-Carb diet
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| List of diets
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Diet food, Diet, Cuisine, Nutrition, Obesity
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