Crash dieting is not healthy, and here’s why…
It promises dramatic weight-loss in a short period of time, which can be very dangerous with your health.
What is a crash diet?
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There’s no definition for crash diet, medically, but there are some red flags to look out for. A crash diet will expect you to slash your calories right from the start, often to below your basal metabolic rate, or BMR (the amount of calories your body needs to carry out its basic functions).
Crash diets often make unrealistic promises about how much weight you’ll lose in a short space of time.
Also, be wary of words like “cleanse” or “detox” in relation to diet, too, because our bodies don’t need extra help to get rid of toxins as they do that naturally, thanks to our organs like the liver and kidneys!
Do crash diets actually work?
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According to Holland And Barrett, going on a crash diet may deliver short-term results.
By cutting your calories so low and making drastic changes to the type of food you eat, your body will shed weight… However, there will be lots of problems with this dramatic approach to losing weight.
Here’s why crash diets are bad for your body…
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You’ll be hungry
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They slow your metabolism
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They’re bad for your heart
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They deprive you of viral nutrients
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You’ll lose muscle mass
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They encourage a negative relationship with food
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Your mood will suffer
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You could experience hair loss
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They rob your energy
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They DON’T work!
If you want to lose weight, or eat healthier, please talk to a nutritionist or your doctor!
Crash diet is one that requires you to drastically reduce your calorie intake, sometimes by cutting out entire food groups or just eating one thing…
It offers results in the short-term, but comes with a range of negative physical and psychological side-effects like hunger, low mood, hair loss and low energy, which are common side effects of crash dieting.
Remember, take care of your body and stay healthy!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
