These 4 diets are trending. We looked at the science (or lack of it) behind each one
- Written by Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle

Diets claiming you’ll lose a huge amount of weight in next to no time pop up on social media relentlessly.
When a new diet promises dramatic results with little effort, or sells miraculous pills, potions or supplements guaranteed to melt body fat or speed a up sluggish metabolism – with testimonials touting...