The Fads of Dieting

The fads of Dieting : The fads of Dieting

Outline : Outline Definition of a balanced diet Definition of fad diet Type of fads diet or misconceptions to weight lost and the results Tips for losing weight

What is a Balanced diet : What is a Balanced diet There is an old saying which states “food is the staft of life” Today, I’d like to draw your attention a very important area of our life. “Our diet” Balanced diet is considered to be consuming all the required nutrients in the correct proportion.

Definition and type of fad diets : Definition and type of fad diets A fad diet is considered a quick fix to a problem that requires a change in a person’s lifestyle, exercise routine and eating pattern. There are many misconceptions “fads” about dieting as it relates to weight lost. These include: Low-carbohydrate diet (Atkins diet), High protein, high fat diet Herbal shakes, Liquid diet (using low-calorie, high-fiber shakes) Diet Pills and teas Skipping meals All fruits diet Cabbage Soup diet Detox diet

Low-carbohydrate diet (Atkins diet), High protein, high fat diet : Low-carbohydrate diet (Atkins diet), High protein, high fat diet Carbohydrates provide the body with energy; the lack causes the body to use fat as energy source. Consuming high fat, puts the body at risk to develop non- communicable disease such as High Cholesterol, Hypertension, stroke, diabetes to name a few.   Consuming high protein also dehydrates the body as the large protein molecule is not stored and uses the water molecule as a vehicle to pass though the body causing the fat cells to shrink. Result   As soon is this practice is discontinued fat cell swell twice the size and weight is regained at a faster rate

Herbal shakes, Liquid diet (using low-calorie, high-protein, high- fiber shakes) : Herbal shakes, Liquid diet (using low-calorie, high-protein, high- fiber shakes) Most herbal shakes are high protein shakes which again will dehydrate the fat cells causing them to shrink. Result  As soon is this practice is discontinued fat cell swell twice the size and weight is regained at a faster rate

Diet teas : Diet teas Some diet teas contain a high percentage of caffeine some over 5 -15% more than a regular 8 oz cup. This greatly speeds up the metabolic cycle causing weight loss. (Two tea spoons coffee contains 94.8mg of caffeine while ½ tea spoon herbal tea contains 85 mg caffeine) Result As soon is this practice is discontinued the metabolic cycle slows down and the weight gain increases.

Diet Pills : Diet Pills Most prescription diet pills suppress the appetite, which causes one to consume fewer calories. Result This reduces the caloric intake, which causes the metabolism to slows down. As the metabolism slows, the amount of weight you lose also slows down

Skipping meals : Skipping meals Digestion (the breaking down of food) occurs every 3 hours; even if you don’t feel hungry digestion is occurring. Skipping meals causes the body to enter the starvation mode and slows the metabolic cycle. This will cause the body to retain or hold unto the food, storing everything as fat, hence weight gain instead of weight lost. Acid will be released on the walls of the stomach causing erosion of the stomach “bad stomach”

All fruits diet : All fruits diet Some people may consume all fruits diet due to the perception that fruits are healthy which will lead to weight lost. Everything consume provides calories (energy from food). One fruit provides approximately 45 kcal Yellow fruits and Yellow vegetables have a high percentage of Vitamin A which is fat soluble e.g. (Mango) which is stored in the body as fat Results May not lose the desired amount of weight and most importantly nutrients required from other food groups will be lacking in the diet.

Cabbage Soup diet : Cabbage Soup diet This entails one consuming much less calories placing the body in the starvation mode. Result This will cause the body to retain or hold unto the food, storing everything as fat, hence weight gain results instead of weight lost.

De-tox – same as above : De-tox – same as above One consumes much less calories and much herbs placing the body in the starvation mode, this again will cause the body to utilize the fat stores for energy and replace them and more as soon as food has been consumed. Sometimes the incorrect proportion of herb is not consumed putting your liver and pancreas in danger.

Tips for losing weight : Tips for losing weight One may ask what I should do when considering losing weight and consuming a healthy meal. EAT SMALL PORTIONS OF FOODS AT EACH MEAL Staple (6- 7 serving per day) Protein (4 serving per day) Legumes (at least on serving per day) Fruits, (2-3 servings per day) Vegetables (3 serving per day) Fat and oils (sparingly)

Tips for losing weight : Tips for losing weight SELECT LOW FAT FOODS REGULARLY. EAT MORE COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES AND LESS REFINED ONES. LIMIT CONCENTRATED SWEETS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

Tips for losing weight : Tips for losing weight PARTICIPATE IN SOME FORM OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REGULARLY- AT LEAST 5 TIMES PER WEEK FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES. This also speeds up the metabolic cycle causing weight loss. AVOID EATING FRIED FOODS. SKIM ALL FAT FROM SOUPS AND STEWS

summary : summary We should maintain a balanced diet, exercise routine and make lifestyle changes as there are many benefits which can be achieved in maintaining a healthy life.   These benefits include: Preventing Obesity, hypertension, stoke, high cholesterol, low self esteem, Less costly to an individual and our economy

Slide 17 : THE END Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for your attention. Let your food be your medicine

Reference : Reference NUTRITION INFORMATION http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/beverages/3898/2 http://www.atkins.com/Homepage.aspx www.herbalife.com/ www.paho.org/english/SHA/prfljam.htm