I am a registered dietitian and lately it seems that my patients are interested in trying the ketogenic diet or in trying a plant-based diet plan. The people I counsel want to know which is healthier, which is more sustainable, and of course, which will lead to effective weight loss. There's no easy answer, but I can provide some advice. Long-term data on the ketogenic diet for weight loss is lacking. Though, we do have plenty of evidence that a plant-based diet can lead to weight loss, and a longer life. A 2014 study found that individuals on a strict plant-based diet were more successful ...