Fad Diets: How You Spot One & Knowing The Health Risks
Cleveland Clinic Articles: Fad Diets. (2022, January 24). Retrieved from Cleveland Clinic Website: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9476-fad-diets
Government, U. (2022, January 24). MyPlate. Retrieved from United States Department of Agriculture Website: https://www.myplate.gov/
"}]}],"section_settings":" These days it seems that there are fad diets at every turn, promising a quick fix. A quick fix for weight loss is appealing on the surface; however, it isn't the healthiest option. So let's look at fad diets and why they aren't a healthy option. March is National Nutrition Month, after all.
The Cleveland Clinic reminds us that all fad diets have one thing in common, they propose a temporary solution for what is, for many, a lifelong problem. Unfortunately, any lost weight is often gained back quickly once these diets end. This is a direct result of a diet not focusing on lifestyle modification. Lifestyle and behavior modifications are necessary to keep the weight off long term. (Cleveland Clinic Articles: Fad Diets, 2022)
Fad diets also come with health risks. In fact, no research proves fad diets are safe in the long run. These risks can include, but are not limited to:
Remember, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
(Sciarrillo, Joyce, Hildebrand, & Emerson, 2020) A fad diet that promises great weight loss hardly seems worth it, especially considering these health risks.
If you are considering making some dietary changes, consult your healthcare team. Another good resource is www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. This site provides recommendations based on building a healthy plate while focusing on balance, variety, and moderation, which can create healthy changes that are sustainable for life."}]},{"component":"hc_column
