There are various fad diets for weight loss. Atkins diet, banana diet, GM diet to name a few and each of these diets have different approach to reduce weight. They work well on the calorie intake but are they providing you with enough nutrition for healthy functioning of the body. Lets understand a few diets and see how much beneficial are they as a weight loss diet.
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets have been widely promoted in recent years as an effective approach to losing weight. High protein diets typically contain 1g of protein per 1 pound of body weight. Some high protein diets will recommend a percentage of total calorie intake (such as 30% or more).
Drawbacks of High Protein Diet: Excessive protein consumption, particularly animal protein, can result in heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and kidney stones- It is difficult to eat 6 small meals through the day especially when you are working or travelling- Too high protein can leads to renal (kidney) failure or stress.- Bone loss is also seen with high protein intake as it creates an acidic medium and calcium carbonate from bone will be leached out to balance the ph level of blood.- Consumption of protein more than the daily dietary requirement of the body results in protein being stored as fat in the body.
GM Diet and health program was developed for employees and dependents of General Motors, Inc. GM Diet’s target is to loss 10-17 lbs per week ( put this in kgs) . It will also improve dieter’s attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects. The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten burns more calories than they give to the body in caloric value.
Drawbacks of GM diet: Too many restrictions on food so makes GM diet a difficult diet to follow.- GM Diet cannot be continued in the long run.- GM diet, by default, cuts out many valuable nutrientsThe GM Diet is a short term route to weight loss, which may or may not be healthy. Especially if practiced in the long term. Losing such drastic weight is not healthy, as it puts a lot of stress on your health.
A Gluten diet is popularly being used as a fad diet to lose weight. A Gluten-Free Diet is a diet completely free of gluten. Gluten is a protein found in most grains (specifically those that include rye, barley, or wheat). Traditionally used to treat celiac disease, a disease that disrupts the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.
Drawback of Gluten Free Diet: Gluten free diet needs special attention. Food products are not easily available in the market. Gluten free diet is not practical for most people.
Balanced Diet: Rather than experimental diet which are not balanced with nutrition could be unhealthy for the body in long term resulting in deficiency of certain nutrients. A balanced diet is when your daily dietary intake is based on your individual body type and its requirement. It doesn't tell you to starve or or eat just a specific food but there is a variety of food spread across the day giving you complete daily nutrition.
People from different regions and places have a different eating pattern and foods they like . Its difficult to sustain long term weight loss on diet plans that are not similar to your actual eating lifestyle. Therefore for best and long term results choose a weight loss diet program that understands your lifestyle and caters to it.