Food faddism and fad diet refer to idiosyncratic diets and eating patterns.

Fad diets are a sort of diet plan or aid that aims at losing weight, usually in a relatively short time.

When you put the words “losing” and “weight” together it is normally followed by a groan of dread. Losing weight can be a hard and a long road, especially since there are yo-yo diets abound. Most of these fad diets hold false promises, and in the end most people put the weight right back on once they stop the diet. Weight loss can be acomplished...

Although there are an ever-growing number of diet books, plans and groups, many people just want to achieve weight loss by sensible healthy eating, rather than following a particular fad or fashion. The question of “how to get rid of stomach fat” is on many peoples minds these days. Most dieters these days have already amassed enough information...

The American Obesity Association reports approximately 127 million US adults are overweight, 60 million are obese, & 9 million are severely obese. Consequently, fad diet plans and concoctions promising dramatic results have become popular. However, these magical shortcuts don’t offer long-term success, and some may even be dangerous to your health.

{GASP!} A weight loss plan that involves reasonable lifestyle changes and gradual accomplishments, yet is totally safe, effective, and sustainable? Oh my - what WILL the fad diet enthusiasts do now??