Staying Away from Fad Diets

There are many diets out today that claim to be the best there is. However, if a diet sounds too good to be true, chances are it probably is. There are several conflicting claims that may confuse consumers. There are not any foods or pills that can magically burn fat or alter your genetic code. Some ingredients in supplements can be even dangerous or deadly for some people. Therefore, it is important to stay away from diet plans, pills, or products that claim

• Rapid Weight Loss- Losing weight too quickly will cause the loss of muscle, bone, and water. You are also more likely to regain the pounds. Instead, eat in a way that will help you feel nourished and energized. 
• Quantities and Limitations- Some diets promote unlimited quantities of specific foods, which should not be followed. Avoid diets that eliminate or restrict entire food groups or macronutrients, such as carbohydrates.
• Specific Food Combinations- Combining certain foods or eating at specific times of day will not help with weight loss, as there is no evidence to support this claim. Also, eating “wrong” food combinations does not cause them to turn to fat immediately or to produce toxins in your intestines, as some diets claim.
• Rigid Menus- Limiting food choices might be difficult to follow through. A diet plan might not be for you if you can not eat the same way for the rest of your life. 
• No need to exercise- For good health, regular physical activity is necessary. It is important to aim for 30 to 60 minutes a day of physical activities you enjoy on most days of the week.

For more information on fad dieting and eating well, go to: https://www.eatright.org/health/weight-loss/fad-diets/staying-away-from-fad-diets