Outdated Diet Trends That Need to Be Retired ASAP

Social media gives a lot of suggestions and advice on what you should eat and how you should plan your meals. Most of these are directed toward weight loss goals, as most of the viewers are looking to lose extra fat. However, according to experts, there is no magical solution for better health. A lot of these quick fixes do not work in the long run and need to be shut down.

According to nutritionists, most of the diet and health trends that become viral are not supported by science and can actually do more harm than good. Some of them can even be downright dangerous.

Here is a list of a few dieting trends that you must forget about ASAP.

According to experts, if you are looking to lose weight, reducing calories is often necessary. But calorie counting is more harmful than of any help. Counting calories only leads to an unhealthy obsession with food and disordered eating behaviour.

Experts believe many people try to strictly stick to an unrealistic number of calories for the day, thereby affecting both their physical and mental health. It can also be dangerous for your metabolism and ability to function normally. It leads to undereating – causing bingeing and feeling out of control around food.

Laxatives help reduce weight temporarily by ridding your body of water as they work in your colon by drawing more water into your poop. Even though they are used for those who have digestion issues like constipation or fluid retention, but can be extremely dangerous when used by healthy adults.

According to studies, regular use of laxatives can cause longer-term complications and even death, apart from side effects like

• Dehydration
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Organ damage
• Cardiac arrest

Weight loss supplements

Dietary supplements are the latest fad on the internet, with every second company selling you miracle pills that can “boost” your metabolism and help you lose weight. However, not only are these supported by little research, but they can also cause serious health risks.

According to experts, weight-loss supplements are not regulated by the FDA and are not tested, so can have harmful effects on your body. So, taking them regularly without discussing with your doctor can result in weight loss and can cause high blood pressure, stroke, or heart attack.

Processed foods are considered to be the villains in the health industry. Mostly considered bad or unhealthy, processed foods can be easily found everywhere around us. According to nutritionists, even though they are processed, most of these foods contain important nutrients for a balanced diet.

While some of the processed foods may be more heavily processed than others and contain little whole foods, they often get referred to as ultra-processed or highly processed.

Experts say all foods can fit in a healthy diet, so rather than eliminating them, it is best to eat them in a limited quantity.

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