If a diet product seems too good to be true, it most
likely is. Our society is very focused on weight, so fad diets and weight-loss
products are frequently pushed on consumers with impressive claims and
testimonials. However, there is no food or pill that can burn fat or alter your
genetics. These products are many times not regulated and can even be harmful
to your health. The following are claims to look out for in weight loss plans
or products:
Rapid weight loss:
Losing weight quickly may make you feel good in the short term, but it makes you
more likely to regain the weight. This can also cause you to lose not just fat,
but muscle, bone, and water weight as well.
Limitations:
Don’t follow diets that limit large amounts of foods or cut out entire food
groups unless medically necessary. It will be boring to eat the same foods all
the time, making the plan more difficult to stick to in the long run. Plus,
following a rigid meal plan can be overwhelming and make meal time more
complicated than it needs to be. These restrictive diets can cause you to miss
out on important nutrients your body needs. If you can’t follow a way of eating
for the rest of your life, then the plan is most likely not worth following.
Specific food combinations:
Eating certain foods together or eating foods at certain times of day has no
evidence to support that it helps in losing weight.
No need to exercise: Regular
exercise is beneficial for health. It is best to find an activity you enjoy so that it is easier to stick to. Focusing on being active for 30-60 minutes most days
is a good place to start.
Overall, focus on eating what makes you feel good and
energized, and don’t be pulled in by grand claims made by certain plans and fad diets.
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