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NUTRIONISTS in Spain have warned about people embarking on ‘miracle diets’ after the summer holiday to lose some much needed kilos.
Valencian College of Dieticians and Nutritionists: Quick and substantial weight-loss can cause serious health issues, such as cardiovascular risk, muscle loss or nutritional deficiencies.
According to the group, crash diets promise rapid weight loss through restricting certain food groups or nutrients.
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Well-publicised diets include detox methods which base food intake on drinks and shakes that promise a ‘purifying effect’.
There are also excess hypo-caloric diets that reduce calorie intake at the cost of eliminating entire categories of ‘good’ foods while mono diets focus on people eating just a single type of food.
Natalia Gil from Valencia is a nutritionist who says: “All produce large deficits and serious health issues.”
“If we go on a strict diet without the guidance of an expert, our bodies are deprived of the essential nutrients our organs and system need to work properly,” explained the doctor.
This increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and alters kidney and liver functions. We also notice an increase in fatigue and a loss of muscle mass.
Gil continued, “We may also be at a higher risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and metabolic changes.”
According to Valencian College’s statistics, three of four patients who visit one of its members have previously tried a magical diet.
Gil said that the social media networks are a great source of info when it comes to this kind of food.
We find there diets that are viral, but that unfortunately do not receive the support of health professionals.
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