Why This Dietitian Is Against the Keto, Paleo and Other Trendy Diets
You can lose weight on most plans, but that doesn't mean they're healthy
By Toby Amidor, Contributor July 6, 2018, at 11:16 a.m.
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If you cut out major food groups, chances are you're severely limiting important nutrients your body needs. (iStockphoto)
Ever try a new diet and actually lose weight? It's certainly possible to lose five, 10 or even 20 pounds by following the latest fad diet, but if you take a step back and ask yourself why, you'll understand why you probably also regained that weight (and then some) – and why registered dietitian nutritionists don't advocate for the diets in the first place.
You see, if your goal is to lose weight, most diets will work. Many cut out numerous food groups and overly processed, high-calorie junk foods, which slashes calories and results in weight loss. Most diets make you pay attention to every morsel that goes into your mouth, which means less food during your inactive, couch potato time of the evening. Again, that results in eating fewer calories throughout the day.
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