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Trashing weight loss myths

Posted January 6th, 2015, 10:44 AM IST

Trashing weight loss myths

1.) Fad diets will keep your weight down permanently
According to artheritis. about.com, fad diets (like Atkins, Dukan etc.) are not the best way to lose weight and keep it off. These often promise quick weight loss or tell you to cut certain foods out of your diet. You may lose weight at first on one of these diets. But, diets that strictly limit calories or food choices are hard to follow. Most people quickly tire of them and regain any lost weight.

2.) High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are a healthy way to lose weight
Getting most of your daily calories from high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not a balanced eating plan. You may be eating too much fat and cholesterol, which may raise heart disease risk. You may be eating too few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which may lead to constipation due to lack of dietary fibre. Following a high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet may also make you feel nauseous, tired, or weak.

3.) Starches are fattening and should be limited
Foods like bread, rice, pasta, cereals, potatoes are high in fat and calories when eaten in large portions or when covered with high-fat toppings, such as butter, sour cream, or mayonnaise. But foods high in starch (also called complex carbohydrates) are an important source of energy for your body. The trick is in portion control, not in eliminating them from your diet.

4.) Certain foods, like cabbage soup or celery can burn fat
No food can burn fat. Some foods with caffeine may speed up your metabolism (the way your body uses energy, or calories) for a short time, but they do not cause weight loss.

5.) Natural or herbal weight loss products are safe and effective
A weight loss product that claims to be “natural” or “herbal” is not necessarily safe. These products are not usually scientifically tested to prove that they are safe or that they work. For example, herbal products containing ephedra have caused serious health problems and even death.

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