Myth No. 4: The carnivore diet will harm athletic performance . Norwitz disputes this claim, noting that as the body adapts to carbohydrate restriction, the capacity to burn fat increases.

Amid controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, researcher Nick Norwitz recently released a video in which he debunks eight myths surrounding the meat-heavy eating plan.

The blue zones diet is based on the eating habits of some of the world's longest-lived people. This comprehensive list of foods to eat and 7-day meal plan can get you started.

All this means that you’ll have to keep a closer watch on calories, the diet says. Catudal suggests a higher protein intake (40 percent of calories per day), a good amount of fat (40 percent of ...