Fad diets might seem like a great way to lose weight quickly, but they can actually do more harm than good. The American Heart Association recommends adopting healthy eating habits instead. Here's why:
- Fad diets deprive you of essential nutrients. They tend to overemphasize one type of food, undermining the principle of maintaining a balanced diet. Granted, you might lose weigh if you cut something from your diet, but you're probably also cutting something your body needs.
- Fad diets are boring. Hence, it's virtually impossible to stick to them. Besides, food should be enjoyed, as long as it's enjoyed in moderation and satisfies nutritional needs.
- The only way to lose weight without depriving your body is to eat less and increase physical activity. Period.
This article was originally published in the October 1999 print edition of Entrepreneur with the headline: To Your Health.
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