Avoid This Type of Diet!
By Stepy Kamei
If we're being honest, we can all admit that the average American's diet is not necessarily the healthiest. Our nation loves to load up on sugar, fat, and salt. Even though it's true that the body does need some of each of these to function, we've pretty much crossed the line of "some" into a world of overabundance. It's understandable why healthcare experts insist that dieting is one of the smartest choices we can make in order to boost our overall health and wellness -- as long as we choose a healthy diet plan to follow. Yes, as it turns out, there are some types of dieting which really aren't good for our health and well-being.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
What's the secret to implementing and maintaining a succesful diet? Being patient and taking your time with it, according to many top healthcare experts and nutritionists. The kinds of diets which encourage their followers to lose as much weight as possible in as short a time as possible are some of the most unhealthy plans, if not downright dangerous, that are out there. It's best to avoid this no matter how eager you are to drop the pounds. Even a doctor who has told you to lose weight soon would still rather see you accomplish that goal safely and steadily, at a gradual pace.
Very often, people who lose weight rapidly not only place a lot of sudden change on their bodies; they usually end up gaining the weight back just as quickly. This is known as "weight cycling," and it simply doesn't do the body any favors. For instance, studies have reported that women who participate in these kinds of weight cycling diets -- especially those who are generally in the normal Body Mass Index (BMI) range -- tend to have a much more increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease or even having sudden cardiac arrest. It's simply not worth it to place your body under that much stress and change, so do your body a favor and diet in a safe and healthy manner. Choose healthy, wholesome meals filled with important nutrients such as protein and fiber. Avoid processed foods and foods which are high in sugar and fat content as much as possible.
Make sure you're making the right choices when you set the dinner table, and you should start to notice the benefits sooner rather than later.