has a health feature describing the ten diets that work. From the article we can presume that a "working" diet is one that causes weight loss. I would add that a working diet is one that leads to optimum health.

Their list is paradoxical but useful. You'll see why:
Glycemic Index
Foods: certain fruits and vegetables; whole grains such as oats, barley, and bran; basmati rice; some pasta; quinoa; chick peas; plain yogurt; and skim milk
Macrobiotic Diet
Foods: brown rice; soy-bean products; local fruits and vegetables; beans, seeds and nuts in moderation; fish in moderation.
Organic
Foods: pesticide-free fruits and vegetables; whole grains; free-range eggs, chicken and beef; hormone-free milk
Raw Food
Foods: sushi, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seared fish and meat
Sonoma Diet
Foods: lean protein, feta cheese, almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, grapes, olive oil, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, whole grains and wine
Jenny Craig
Foods: cereal with skim milk, Jenny Craig-style chicken fettuccine, fruit, vegetables, Jenny Craig-style Pumpkin soup
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