Whenever we think about the losing weight, we simply believe in diet plan which gives us fast
results. The word—“Diet” sells through all different information medias and people without knowing
jumps on it and start following. There are many different diets plan like high protein diet, fruit and
vegetable diet, fasting diet, cabbage soup diet, etc by which one can achieve weight loss. Few may
suit someone while it may not work for another. As most of the diets don’t allow high calorie intake,
there is weight reduction for short period but all this different diet fails to maintain the loss weight.
It is very important to know that the diet which limits any one or more nutrient can give weight loss
for temporary duration. As soon one stops that particular diet regimen, they gradually regain their
original weight or put on more by 5 to 10%.. Any diet adopted without proper research, can create
health problems like deficiency of vitamin, mineral or hormonal imbalances.
Let’s discuss two of the know diet which are very famous and people without knowing it side
effect , simple follow it.
High protein diet:-
It can also be called as `low carbohydrate diet plan’ created by Dr. Robert Atkins. The main concept
of high protein diet is to limit the consumption of carbohydrate rich foods like bread, pasta, rice,
potatoes etc. and increase the intake of protein and fat like cheese, pulse ,nuts etc (unlimited).
How it works?
High-carbohydrate diet, increase the insulin level in the body, which in return promotes the storage
of fats in the body. So cutting down the intake of carbohydrate less than 20gram/day, body will
enter ketosis state where body burn fats as a source of energy. Again, this will reduce the production
of insulin, which prevent from building up more fats in the body, and thereby achieve weight loss. By
keeping insulin levels stable, not only does your body burn fat, but it also control hunger pangs and
one feel satiated for longer period.
Benefit’s :
1) Once get the weight loss.
2) Less hunger pangs.
3) Reduce blood glucose level for diabetic and pre-diabetic person.
4) Protein rich diet increases the energy level during exercise.
Draw backs :
1) High protein may result into kidney problem like high uric acid, kidney damage, gout.
2) The level of “bad” cholesterol increases due to high consumption of saturated fats.
3) One can even face heart problem.
4) Deficiencies of vitamin and minerals due to lack of variety fibers and due to this face
gastric and constipation problem.
5) Most important; in absence of carbohydrate, protein and fat has to provide fuel (in form
of energy) to the body and hence both nutrients are not able to complete their own
function.
Fruit and Vegetable Diet:-
This diet is a very popular diet among people who want to go for fast weight loss. n this diet, primary
goal is to achieve weight loss, but what is getting reduced is not consider (fat loss). Ideal weight loss
should be approximately .5gram per week, but the diet can help to get rid of 5-7 Kg a week by simply
following its diet plan regimen.

How it works?
In this diet, one has to mostly depend on fruits and vegetables and less of carbohydrate, protein and
fats. So, taking less intake of energy supplied nutrient i.e. carbohydrate, protein and fats, body
converts stored energy as fuel. In this diet fluid loss is more than fat loss.
Benefit’s.
1) Achieved fast weight loss.
2) No exercises are needed. So, one who don’t have time to do exercise can opt for this diet.
3) Body system gets cleanse through detoxification.
4) More confident and positive attitude due to great reduction in a week.
Draw backs.
1) Fast reduction leads to deficiency of important nutrient were one can face hair loss,
dryness in skin, headache etc.
2) Fluid loss is more than the fat loss.
3) Muscle cramps due to very low intake of sodium in diet.
4) Weakness, as too less consumption of carbohydrate and protein for initial 4days.
5) Fast reduction some time lead to clinical problem like imbalance heart beat palpitation,
low blood sugar etc.
6) Fast chances of weight regain. Reducing weight is not just cutting calories, but eating right type and amount of food is important.
Reduction in food is not only a way to control weight, one has to change lifestyle, start exercising
and lead healthy life. One has to keep in mind that whenever he/she decide for weight loss, should
contact a professional (dietician or nutritionist) for help, to plan daily calorie intake rather than
jumping from one diet plan to another diet plan..

Published by Sonal Shah's Nutrition - Psychology

Leading Sports Nutritionist & Clinical Psychologist Based in India.

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