Avoid these weight loss fad diets – here's what experts recommend.

 

Ever encountered a diet promising quick, short-term weight loss? Chances are, it's a fad diet, and you should steer clear.

Losing weight is a gradual process, and any diet or product guaranteeing rapid results might end up doing more harm than good.

Identifying a fad diet can be tricky, but some common characteristics include promoting swift weight loss, being short-term, excluding certain food groups, lacking scientific support, restricting calorie intake, and imposing strict rules.

Let's explore a few fad diets to avoid and understand what to do instead:

1. HCG Diet:

   - Involves consuming only 500 calories daily.

   - Requires a daily human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) supplement.

   - Not classified as safe for weight loss by the FDA.

   - Side effects may include mood changes, fluid retention, enlarged breasts in males, and blood clots.

   - Low-calorie diets can lead to malnutrition, low mood, irregular heartbeat, and gallstones.

2. Cabbage Soup Diet:

   - Mainly involves consuming cabbage soup for seven days.

   - Not sustainable and lacks nutrients from major food groups.

   - Results in temporary weight loss, often regained once the diet is discontinued.

3. Baby Food Diet:

   - Involves eating baby food for two meals a day.

   - Lacks sufficient nutrients for adults, leading to deficiencies.

   - Low in protein and fiber, leaving individuals hungry.

   - Not a sustainable or healthy long-term approach.

4. Juice Cleanses:

   - Involves consuming only freshly squeezed juice without solid foods.

   - Can lead to dehydration, kidney problems, and increased hunger.

   - While fresh juice is nutritious, relying solely on it is unhealthy.

What to Do Instead:

   - Opt for a balanced, nutritious diet with all food groups.

   - Engage in regular exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

   - Set realistic weight-loss goals, understanding that visible changes take time.

   - Aim for a balanced diet that includes all food groups in appropriate portions.

Jessica Isaacs, a Los Angeles-based registered sports dietitian and Red Bull wellness adviser, suggests, "For most people, a realistic weight-loss goal is probably only going to be about four to eight pounds a month."

In summary, the key to effective and sustainable weight loss lies in maintaining a well-rounded diet, incorporating all food groups, and adopting a realistic approach with patience for gradual results.

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