Worst diet of year: Why you should avoid it under any circumstances
What diet can harm you (photo: Freepik)
In 2025, nutritionists and nutritionists have identified the worst diet of the year, which should be strictly avoided. It can seriously harm your body.
Which diet is recognized as the worst
It was a diet with excessive calorie and macronutrient restriction, known as the "magic diet". Although it looks attractive to those seeking to lose weight quickly, experts warn of serious health risks.
What is the magic diet?
This diet offers a dramatic reduction in calories to 800-1000 per day, which is well below the recommended amount for a healthy person. It prohibits many types of food, including carbohydrates, fats, and even some protein products. It is designed for quick weight loss, but not for long-term results.
Why was it recognized as the worst?
Low calorie content - Reducing calories to such low levels can lead to a lack of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Decreased metabolism - the body, having become accustomed to a calorie deficit, begins to "save" energy, which can slow down metabolism and cause reverse weight gain after stopping the diet.
Loss of muscle mass - with such restrictions, the body begins to use muscles as a source of energy, which can lead to loss of muscle mass and weakening of the body.
Psychological consequences - long-term dieting can contribute to the development of eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia due to the constant stress of food restriction.
What do nutritionists advise
Instead, experts recommend focusing on a balanced diet that includes all food groups in moderation.
- More vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products
- Regular consumption of proteins - meat, fish, eggs, legumes
- Moderate amount of healthy fats - olive oil, avocados, nuts
Experts emphasize the importance of constant physical activity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle instead of fast diets.
You'll be interested to read what kind of breakfast billionaire Richard Branson eats.
Sources: study conducted by scientists from Harvard University, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Eat this, not That.
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