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Five types of harmful fad diets you must refrain from trying

Updated On: 16 January, 2024 03:38 PM IST | Editor

Some fad diets have gained immense popularity among many weight-loss enthusiasts. Experts say it is best to not follow them

Fad diets are temporary, trendy eating plans that often promise quick weight loss through specific food restrictions or exaggerated claims. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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Fad diets are temporary, trendy eating plans that often promise quick weight loss through specific food restrictions or exaggerated claims. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Atkins diet:This one is a low-carbohydrate diet high in saturated fats, low in fibre, and lacking essential nutrients.

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Atkins diet:
This one is a low-carbohydrate diet high in saturated fats, low in fibre, and lacking essential nutrients.

Lemonade diet or master cleanse: A liquid-only diet, this one lacks crucial nutrients and leads to nutrient deficiencies. It mainly relies on a liquid diet of lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper.

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Lemonade diet or master cleanse: 
A liquid-only diet, this one lacks crucial nutrients and leads to nutrient deficiencies. It mainly relies on a liquid diet of lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper.

Cabbage soup diet:It involves consuming large quantities of cabbage soup and a specific list of other foods for seven days. This diet is severely restrictive and nutritionally inadequate, causing muscle loss and fatigue.

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Cabbage soup diet:
It involves consuming large quantities of cabbage soup and a specific list of other foods for seven days. This diet is severely restrictive and nutritionally inadequate, causing muscle loss and fatigue.

Baby food diet:  It involves incorporating baby food into an adult's daily eating routine. It requires one to substitute regular meals with baby food, leading to nutrient deficiencies. 

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Baby food diet:  
It involves incorporating baby food into an adult's daily eating routine. It requires one to substitute regular meals with baby food, leading to nutrient deficiencies. 

Blood type diet: As the name goes, it involves eating foods depending on your blood type. It lacks a scientific basis, and the food restrictions may lead to nutritional deficiencies.
With inputs from Vidhi Chawla, dietician, and founder of Fisico Diet and Aesthetic Clinic.Disclaimer: This information does not replace professional medical advice. Consult a qualified specialist or your physician for personalised guidance.

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Blood type diet:
As the name goes, it involves eating foods depending on your blood type. It lacks a scientific basis, and the food restrictions may lead to nutritional deficiencies.

With inputs from Vidhi Chawla, dietician, and founder of Fisico Diet and Aesthetic Clinic.

Disclaimer: This information does not replace professional medical advice. Consult a qualified specialist or your physician for personalised guidance.

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