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A ketogenic diet or keto diet is one which needs you to go high on proteins and fats, and low in terms of carbohydrates. It is touted to be one of the most effective diet plans for weight loss.

A person who goes on a low-carb or no-carb diet experiences a sudden drop in body weight during the first few weeks itself. During this diet, the body does not get its source of energy. So it starts burning fat cells, resulting in quick weight loss.

Foods to eat: Fish, eggs, meat, oil, nuts, avocados, leafy greens and butter.

Foods to avoid: Grains, potatoes, rice, beans, sweets, cereals and other high-carb foods.

A Mediterranean or plant-based diet has been deemed effective for preventing heart diseases and promoting a healthier life.

But there’s one benefit that usually doesn't get much credit, and that is its ability to induce weight loss.

The best part about this diet is that it offers all the essential nutrients which a human body needs for a healthy survival. This balanced regime needs you to eat natural foods and give up on processed items.

It also allows smaller portions of fish, dairy and poultry.

It is known to be more effective for weight loss than other low-fat diet plans.

Basic requirement of the paleolithic or paleo diet is consuming as many natural products as much as possible.

Processed, sugary and refined foods are a big no. This cuts down on carb intake, therefore resulting in weight loss.

The General Motors diet promises a drop in weight by 6.5 kgs in just one week. Every single day on this diet allows you to eat different types of food groups.

A GM diet is broken into 7 days, each day strictly dedicated to one food group. Broadly, it permits vegetables, fruits, milk and meat. Processed, high-fat, sugary foods are to be avoided. Bananas and potatoes are also strictly off limits.

Intermittent fasting is a popular weight loss diet plan. In this you need to eat and fast during a fixed period of time.

During specific hours of the day, you are allowed to eat what you want but during the fasting hours, you need to refrain from food completely.

This diet can be followed on every alternate day and and normal eating habits can be resumed in between.

One of the most commonly followed technique is the 16:8 plan. It includes a 16-hour fasting window and an 8-hour eating window. It is touted to be highly effective for weight loss.