There is no doubt about it, next to religion, diet is just about the most controversial and disputed topic in the world. And we can see a lot of them in all shapes and sizes sprouting up in the market as more and more obese and diet-obsessed people grow in number in a society that is fed with lots of highly processed foods.

According to a reliable study, among the seven most popular diets in the world today includes a lot of contradictory and revolutionary theories. ATKINS say that the body metabolizes carbohydrates first so there must be a cut down on carbs to burn fat. THE ZONE says that it is better to achieve a balance of the basic food groups: 40 percent carbs, 30 percent fat, 30 percent protein. The PERRICONE PRESCRIPTION meanwhile aims to eliminate foods over 50 on the glycemic index and increase the antioxidants sources. LIFE CHOICE is the complete antithesis of Atkins being a low-fat diet which comprises of fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans in their natural forms.

There’s also the WEIGHT WATCHERS, wherein foods are assigned point values based on their calories, fat, and fiber and you can eat anything as long as you stay inside your daily point limit. Meanwhile the MACROBIOTICS say that you eat only when you're hungry and that you should chew slowly. Lastly, RAW FOODIES urge you to say good-bye to just about anything that’s heated past 118 degrees.

Amidst this myriad of popular diets and more, whatever it is that you are sticking to, remember that it isn’t worth that much if you’re honestly not having fun. Choose a diet that fits your eating habits, your favorites foods, your health goals, and most importantly, a diet that won’t put you in such a sour disposition. If you don’t have much of a choice, then change the way you think about your diet. Sometimes it’s all in the mind!