From a viral TikTok trend to clinical backing, here is the ultimate survival guide to the 3-to-5-day sardine diet before you go full tinned fish.

Given all the coverage on the annual Sardine Run and various comfort food features, I had to jokingly tell the team to quit teasing my appetite with those delicious winter recipes they've been sharing.

This conversation in the work group chat about our mutual love for tinned fish curry and sardines quickly pivoted toward the viral 3-Day Sardine Diet.

The trend caught me completely off guard; I was oblivious to its existence. However, after diving into various TikTok clips from healthcare experts and digging through online research, I realised it has become quite the phenomenon.

In light of this, I wanted to pass along what I discovered.