Have
you ever heard of the Atkins Diet, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet,
Cabbage Soup Diet, or the Sugar Buster's Diet? All of these
are fad diets that one of us has tried at some time or
another. All fad diets can be very dangerous. for
instance, the with the Atkins diet, there are doctors who warn that
prolonged use of this diet will can cause you to have painful kidney
stones. And all of them can lead to malnutrition if you stay
on them for a long while because they usually overemphasize one food
or food type. No one food has all of the nutritional value
that you need for good health.
Liquid
diets, where you only consume liquids and no solid foods can be very
dangerous--even deadly. Most
people don't even check with their doctors before going on a
strenuous diet and exercise plan which is a definite no-no.
The only key to permanent healthy
weight loss is to lose no more than 1-2 lbs. a week and
exercise. The secret is to make a lifestyle change--resolve to
start making healthier choices as a way of living.
Here
are helpful tips:
Load up on the veggies
instead of the meats and desserts
Eat a small healthy meal
before going out so you won't eat as much
If you're cooking dinner, substitute more healthful choices in recipes (i.e.
egg whites instead of whole eggs)
Whether or not you fill up
on food, take a brisk walk after dinner with a friend or
family member to burn some calories
Fiber -get lots of it! It
helps you to feel full longer and good for your digestive
system!
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Have
you ever heard of the Atkins Diet, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet,
Cabbage Soup Diet, or the Sugar Buster's Diet? All of these
are fad diets that one of us has tried at some time or
another. All fad diets can be very dangerous. for
instance, the with the Atkins diet, there are doctors who warn that
prolonged use of this diet will can cause you to have painful kidney
stones. And all of them can lead to malnutrition if you stay
on them for a long while because they usually overemphasize one food
or food type. No one food has all of the nutritional value
that you need for good health.
Liquid
diets, where you only consume liquids and no solid foods can be very
dangerous--even deadly. Most
people don't even check with their doctors before going on a
strenuous diet and exercise plan which is a definite no-no.
Here
are helpful tips:
