The Celebrity Diet Debunker: 10 Fad Diets to Ditch Right Now!

The Celebrity Diet Debunker 10 Fad Diets to Ditch Right Now Atkins What is it? A low carb, high protein diet that claims to help you lose up to 15 pounds in 2 weeks. ! The Problem Much of the initial weight loss is due to the lack of carbohydrates in the diet leading to water loss. When carbohydrates are reintroduced, people often find they put weight back on. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? O Jennifer Anniston Cabbage Soup What is it? The dieter has no limit on the amount of cabbage soup they eat, but many other foods are restricted. Follow the diet for one week and it claims to help the dieter lose between 10-15 pounds. ! The Problem The lack of diversity and low daily calorie intake (typically between 800-1000) means this diet cannot provide the nourishment your body needs each day. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? Renèe Zellweger, who reportedly followed the diet to lose the weight she deliberately gained to play Bridget Jones. Macrobiotic Sel mari Lima What is it? ? A diet based on natural and organic foods with very little or no meat. Followers are usually in it for the long term and believe in pairing food carefully for a balanced life. ! The Problem Macrobiotic diets in their strictest form have been linked to severe malnutrition. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? O Madonna The Zone What is it? ? Dieters follow the rule of 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein and 30% fat to regulate their metabolism and insulin levels. ! The Problem Barry Sears, the creator of The Zone has said himself he regrets specifying the 40-30-30 figure as this can't be applied to everyone. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? Brad Pitt The 5:2 What is it? ? What is it? Eat normally for 5 days a week, and then take in just 25% of the recommended daily calories for 2 non-consecutive days, sending the body into starvation mode. ! The Problem Making those fasting days as nutritionally rich as possible in the limited calories you have to work with. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? O Phillip Schofield Paleo What is it? ? Eat as the cavemen did, shunning anything they wouldn't have recognised such as sugar, dairy and pulses. It promises weight loss and a stronger, leaner body. ! The Problem It ranked joint worst with the Dukan diet in the influential US News & World Report on diets in 2013, with the panel of experts stating they took issue with the diet on every level. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? hlo Matthew McConaughey Raw Food What is it? ? A diet formed of primarily raw food such as fruits, vegetables and grains to ensure enzymes and nutrients are not destroyed during the cooking process. ! The Problem Nutritionally speaking this diet can be deficient in calcium, iron and protein. Those adopting a raw food diet will need to plan out their meals carefully and consider supplements to fill the gaps. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? O Alicia Silverstone Breatharian What is it? Followers of the diet believe that you can survive on air and sunlight instead of food and drink. ! The Problem It's incredibly dangerous and no nutritionist would put their name to it. A 49 year old Scottish woman died after trying to follow this and another person slipped into a coma. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? Michelle Pfeiffer admitted she was once part of a cult that followed the breatharian diet. Biotyping what is it? Revolving around 6 different hormone types and fat accumulation, this involves trying to reduce body fat through controlling hormones via the food you eat. ! The Problem It relies very heavily on supplements. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? O Boy George Dukan Diet What is it? ? Similar to Atkins, this is a high protein diet where the first phase (known as the attack phase) sees the dieter eating only protein and oat bran. ! The Problem The Dukan Diet has been widely criticised for the potential health implications it has such as the increased risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Rumoured Celebrity Follower? O Kate Middleton simply Powered by .co.Uk Sources http://www.healthline.com/health/macrobiotic-diet http://www.webmd.boots.com/diet/features/the-cabbage-soup-diet-review?page=2 http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/zone-diet-analyzed http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-52-diet http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-health/10586465/The-paleo-diet-can-it-really-be- good-for-you.html http://www.webmd.com/diet/raw-foods-diet http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10472726/This-years-most-dangerous-fad-diets.html http://www.shape.com/celebrities/celebrity-photos/latest-celebrity-diet-trends