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clock-iconVIDEO PUBLISHEDApril 10, 2026

What Happens To Your Body On These Popular Diets?

What’s the healthiest diet? Are plant-forward diets really better? And is the carnivore diet as dangerous as scientists say?

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In this episode of The IFLScience Show, we break down some of the most popular diets in the world, including the keto, carnivore, Mediterranean, Planetary Health, Atlantic, vegan, and vegetarian diets, and explore how each one affects your body, your long‑term health, and even your gut microbiome. 

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDApril 10, 2026

Written by Dominic Grose

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