"Expert Advice: Sorting Through Diet Trends for Effective Weight Loss"

Dietitian Joyce Patterson warns against choosing diets based on minimal or misleading information and unpacks popular diet trends in her upcoming book. While the keto diet and intermittent fasting can lead to quick weight loss, their long-term effectiveness and safety are uncertain. Patterson advises against restrictive diets and instead recommends adopting an intuitive style of eating, following the 80/20 rule, and not obsessing over perfection.