Diets are akin to fads and they promise results in practically a blink of an eye. But in the long haul, even though some of them are beneficial, they could still be harmful to your health!

So what really are the Myths and Truths about Dieting?

Myth: Low fat or non-fat means no calories.
Truth: Many low fat and non-fat foods contain high sugar content to improve their taste so in actual fact, they are definitely not low in calories.

Myth: High protein and low carbohydrate diets are a healthy way to lose weight.
Truth: A drastic reduction in carbohydrates can in fact cause some problems. An example, fluid loss that at may make you feel faint and dehydrated.

Myth: Certain foods like grapefruit, celery or cabbage soup can burn fat and lose weight faster.
Truth: There is no scientific evidence yet that these food will make any difference, except making your diet very tedious.

Myth: Starches are fattening and should be limited when trying to lose weight.
Truth: Complex carbohydrates are very important to our body as they provide us with fibre to prevent constipation and are vital nutrients to maintain our overall health.

Therefore, dieting is not the real full answer to permanent weight loss. The best way to keep to your ideal weight would be to make your own plan and design it the way you want it, instead of following someone else’s plan. Besides your well customized plan, choosing the correct food is of utmost consideration in a balanced diet.