The dukan diet is a high-protein, low-carb diet that is designed to promote weight loss and improve overall health. The diet is based on the consumption of lean protein, low-fat dairy products, and non-starchy vegetables, and restricts the intake of carbohydrates and fats. While the dukan diet can be effective for weight loss and improving overall health, it is important to ensure that you are consuming enough calories to support your activity level and maintain good health. Additionally, the diet is lacking in certain key nutrients that are found in whole grains, fruits, and certain types of vegetables, so it is important to ensure that you are consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods. It is also important to note that the dukan diet may not be appropriate for everyone, and people with certain health conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease, may need to follow a specialized diet. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any weight loss or diet program.
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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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