With the arrival of the new year, generally, there is a stream of miracle diets. These diets are intended to eliminate all excesses committed during Christmas. However, these diets have many associated problems.
Attract public with attractive promises
These are some of the marketing campaigns that have this type of diet. These types of promises may or may not be true (most of the time they are not), but what is really important are the health problems associated with these types of restrictive diets.
Next, we will mention some of the problems associated with these diets.
Eating disorders and dietary deficiencies
Such restrictive diets, commonly called "miracle diets," promote poor nutritional habits .
First of all, we must know that this type of diet generally does not meet the requirements of our body, which causes a rather aggressive nutritional deficit . This deficit can be manifested in the form of gastrointestinal disorders, fatigue (both mental and physical), changes in the skin, nails or hair, etc.
Next, there is another very important point, which is the propitiation of subsequent binge eating . This can result in a constant loop of binge eating and restrictive diets to try to compensate, which will harm our health.
Psychological problems, emotional imbalances and irritability.
Apart from the physiological problems of this type of diet, it also has psychological problems . Having a large energy deficit, accompanied by a deficiency of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, will cause psychological problems, among which we can find mood changes, irritability or emotional imbalances.
Loss of muscle mass
These types of miracle diets promise great weight loss, however, this amount does not imply that it is all fatty tissue. When this type of restrictive diet is carried out, most of the weight lost comes from water, glycogen, and muscle tissue , with the loss of fat tissue being quite reduced.
This type of loss will be harmful at the hormonal and metabolic level .
Trouble sleeping
Generally, a very restrictive diet will have difficulty conceiving the dream . In turn, lack of sleep can cause a decrease in concentration and energy .
Increased risk of injury
As we have previously commented, all the types of deficiencies that these diets create can also be reflected at the articular and muscular level , thus increasing the risk of injury during activities of daily living.
Conclusion.
Do not follow diets with an expiration date . The really important thing is to have good habits.
A diet must be a sustainable plan that lasts a lifetime, allowing you to maintain healthy habits.
