Dietary Tips For Losing Weight In A Healthy Way

Avoid Fad Diets

For long-term, sustainable weight loss, doctors advise that patients avoid fad diets. Fad diets typically involve the elimination of entire food groups and only allow followers to choose from a very narrow range of foods. Some of the most popular fad diets include the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet, and the master cleanse. These eating plans are designed to be followed for no more than two to three weeks, and they promise significant weight loss over this period. While they may promote short-term weight loss, most individuals gain back all of the weight they lost (and possibly more) once they go back to their normal eating patterns. Some patients have developed nutritional deficiencies due to fad diets, and they could harm their metabolism as well. Instead of following a fad diet, experts recommend adopting long-term lifestyle changes such as increasing fruits and vegetables, reducing fast food, and doing regular exercise. These lifestyle changes should be combined with a calorie reduction plan. Doctors and nutritionists can provide individualized advice on an appropriate calorie level for each patient's health needs.