What is a Fad Diet, and Why Should You Avoid Them?
When you think of “fad diet,” there are a few that might come to mind: gluten-free, apple cider vinegar diet, alkaline diet, Paleolithic diet, etc. But what exactly is a fad diet?
Simply said, a fad diet is a a trendy diet that promises quick and easy weight loss. Many promise that you don’t even have to exercise– all you have to do is follow these rules, and the extra pounds will fall off. It sounds too good to be true, and that’s because they are. Since most involve eliminating food groups completely, you’ll likely experience nutritional deficiencies. And more often than not, once you have completed the fad diet, you’ll gain the weight right back as you reestablish old habits.
How do you know if it’s a fad diet?
Fad diets don’t advertise that is what they are. It takes some critical thinking to be able to identify them. Some quick ways to tell if a new diet trend is a fad diet are:
- Unrealistic claims of fast and easy weight loss
- Totally eliminating certain food groups
- Claim that foods need to be “properly combined” for proper digestion
- Reliance on supplements instead of exercise and diet
- Claim that exercise is not necessary
- Reliance on a specific food
Is elimination really that bad?
While there are some food that are well known that we should not over-indulge in, but that does not mean we should totally remove them from our diets. For instance, totally eliminating sugar from your diet might sound like a good idea, but some sugar in your diet is essential for energy production. So, entirely removing a food group can have negative effects instead of the positive impacts you might expect. The key is moderation and making healthy choices.
Instead of fad dieting, you should…
- Cut back on high-calorie drinks
- Don’t skip meals
- Eat copious fruits and vegetables
- Enjoy whole grain foods instead of white bread/cereals
- Choose foods high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Stick to lean meats, poultry, and fish
- Don’t skip out on exercise– it helps build muscle and increase your metabolism
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