Here are some recent headlines about diets - which ones work, which ones don't and what's in the future:

Choose less processed foods in the long run, but some successful weight-loss programs profiled in the lnks below do include prepared foods that fit the nutritional profile you may be looking for but are far from unprocessed.

The "5:2 Fast Diet" calls for drastic calorie cutbacks on two days of the week - which may be too drastic for many people. But you could consider restricting your eating to an eight-hour period, avoiding food for at least three hours before bed. Beyond weight loss, both forms of intermitten fasting may improve your brain's health.

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If you're looking for more information to inspire you on your road to weight loss or better health, here are five stories trending now to get you started: