Table 1: Food groups included or excluded in the following diets: Mediterranean, Atkins, and Ketogenic.
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Low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) |
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Mediterranean |
Atkins |
Ketogenic |
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Seafood |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Poultry |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Red Meat |
In Moderation |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Nuts |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Whole grains |
Allowed |
Restricted |
Restricted |
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Sugars |
Restricted |
Restricted |
Restricted |
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Legumes |
Allowed |
Restricted |
Restricted |
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Starchy Vegetables |
Allowed |
Restricted |
Restricted |
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Non-starchy Vegetables |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Starchy Fruits |
Allowed |
Restricted |
Restricted |
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Non-starchy Fruits |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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Low-fat Dairy |
Allowed |
Allowed |
Allowed |
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High-fat Dairy |
In Moderation |
In Moderation |
Allowed |
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Vegetable oil |
Allowed |
In Moderation |
Allowed |