We’ve all heard of the infamous fad diet, and it’s possible you’ve been on at least one of them. But do they really work, and are they truly healthy for you? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, breaks down what fad diets are and how to choose the right diet for you.
Dr. Kopecky answers questions like:
*When did the first fad diet come to be?
*Do fad diets work?
*Are fad diets helping or hurting us?
*Are some better than others?
*How can you be successful on a diet?
*Is there a “best” diet?
*Is intermittent fasting a good thing?
*What are three key takeaways to be more successful on your diet?
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