Know the risks of following fad diets

By manic diets, Daniele Maria Bomfim, 32, has been appealed to the most varied recipes to lose weight: diet of the moon, soup, gelatin ... "I was hungry, moody, and neither helped. Even thinner, but then gained weight again. Finally, I took appetite suppressants, which caused me hypertension, "says Daniele, who had no medical help. "I only managed to lose over 20 pounds with diet and workout. I learned my lesson. "

As Daniele, radicalized many to win a slim body, focusing on extreme diets or prolonged fasting. And the result is a health risk due to lack of nutrients. "Diets without medical supervision make the body more susceptible to diseases caused by deficiency in the consumption of minerals. A vitamin deficit, the body is in a state of fatigue, "said the orthomolecular medical Luciana Granja.

Some of the most common consequences of radical regimes are: dizziness, weakness, anemia, hair loss, irritability and fainting. Cardiac arrhythmias and neurological injuries, such as memory loss, may also occur, as well as eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge and orthorexia).

"People with these disorders seek an unattainable image of beauty, and even those who are on track or below the ideal weight, feel fat. These disorders should be treated by a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, psychologists and nutritionists, "says psychiatrist Cotrik Ervin, Institute of Psychiatry, UFRJ.

According to nutritionist Patricia Bertoni, the RioGastro, treatment for weight loss should be medium to long term. "A program of nutritional education, taking into account the lifestyle is essential. With a system that fits a person's body, she will lose weight without losing their health, "he warns.

To help patients with the problem, the Frozen Spa in Itaipava, created the "personal diet, nutritional advice, as well as nutritional education, includes the monitoring of the nutritionist in the supermarket.

Tips for the weight loss process does not become disease

What is good

- Be a hypo-or high calorie diet, you should consume sources of vitamins and minerals for the body to function well: iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium and potassium.

- Eat fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains (oats, rye, wheat germ, granola), and dairy products.

- Choose lean meats, fish and seafood. Prepare baked, grilled, and in case of poultry meat, remove the skin.

- A daily diet should be divided into three main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and light snacks intermediaries, always at regular times. The ideal is to eat every three hours.

- Start by eating raw salad, which reduces the sensation of hunger.

- Switch the cooked vegetables with raw vegetables.

- Practice exercises to accelerate your fat burning and make sure you control your weight regularly.

What must be avoided

- Foods fried.

- Greater use of salt and sugar.

- Cheese (yellow cheese, provolone, mozzarella). Prefer the light cheeses (ricotta, cottage cheese).

- Consumption of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and sweets. Invest in natural juices and opt for fresh fruit instead of candy.

By: Gisland Government Agency (Day)

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