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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

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

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Some fad diets have gained immense popularity among many weight-loss enthusiasts. Experts say it is best to not follow them
<p><strong>Atkins diet:</strong><br />This one is a low-carbohydrate diet high in saturated fats, low in fibre, and lacking essential nutrients.</p>

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

<p><strong>Lemonade diet or master cleanse:&nbsp;</strong><br />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.</p>

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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.

<p><strong>Cabbage soup diet:</strong><br />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.</p>

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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.

<p><strong>Baby food diet: &nbsp;</strong><br />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.&nbsp;</p>

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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. 

<p><strong>Blood type diet:</strong> <br />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.</p>
<p><em><strong>With inputs from Vidhi Chawla, dietician, and founder of Fisico Diet and Aesthetic Clinic.<br /></strong></em><br /><em><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>This information does not replace professional medical advice. Consult a qualified specialist or your physician for personalised guidance.</em></p>

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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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