Specialty diets are specific eating plans designed to meet particular health needs or lifestyle choices. These diets can be based on medical conditions, such as diabetes or celiac disease, or personal preferences, like vegetarianism or veganism. They often focus on eliminating certain foods or food groups to improve health or achieve specific goals. Many people choose specialty diets for various reasons, including weight management, ethical beliefs, or food allergies. Common examples include the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, and the paleo diet, which focuses on whole foods similar to what early humans might have eaten.