Food-specific diets are diets that are designed to promote health and well-being by emphasizing the consumption of certain foods or food groups. Some examples of food-specific diets include the mediterranean diet, which emphasizes the consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, and the vegan diet, which eliminates animal products and emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods. While food-specific diets can be a healthy way to eat, it is important to ensure that you are consuming enough calories to support your activity level and maintain good health. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the diet provides all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function properly. It is also important to note that not all food-specific diets are appropriate for everyone. People with certain health conditions, such as allergies or intolerances to certain foods, may need to follow a specialized diet, and it is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any 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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