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Fad Diets – The Problem12/20/07What is a Fad Diet? Simply stated, a fad diet is a weight loss diet that becomes very popular very quickly and then loses its popularity almost as fast. If you’re over 30 you’ve probably tried a couple of these diets; likely in hopes of losing those winter/holiday pounds before summer rolls in. The cabbage soup diet, low fat diets, low carb diets, 3-day diets, and negative calorie diets, just to name a few… all promising fast and easy weight loss. The Problem Fad diets may be popular, but they are not the best way to lose weight and keep it off. These diets often restrict food choices and/or limit the number of calories we can have. Many of the restricted foods are the very things we just love to eat, making these diets extremely hard to follow long term. In no time, we become bored with this restrictive menu and the craving begins. Having eaten our will power, we now proceed to eat everything else! Before we know it we’ve found those lost pounds, plus a few more! These diets can also be bad for your health. While a loss of 3-5 lbs in a matter of days may be desirable, research suggest that losing ½ to 2 pounds per week is a safer weight loss schedule. Rapid weight loss can create serious problems for our gallbladder, such as gallstones (small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder). Anyone who has ever suffered from gallstones never forgets the excruciating pain it causes and generally do all they can to avoid future attacks. Another problem related to fad diets is that they may not provide all of the nutrients vital for a healthy body. Low calorie diets providing less that 800 calories per day can result in abnormalities in heart rhythm which could lead to death. Many of these lose weight quick diets claim to be endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA); however, this is not true. In fact, the American Heart Association dedicates a full page on its website to the dangers of these diets and states: “Our nutrition experts recommend adopting healthy eating habits permanently, rather than impatiently pursuing crash diets in hopes of losing unwanted pounds in a few days.” According to the AHA, “A healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products, along with regular physical activity, can help most people manage and maintain weight loss for both cardiovascular health and appearance.” Herbs for Weight loss Not all herbal weight loss products are safe. Many are not scientifically tested to support their weight loss claims. However, Rhosavin100™ (Rhodiola rosea) has the scientific research, as well as numerous clinical studies to support its claim of being a “safe remedy for weight loss.” Rhosavin100™ contains the two essential elements needed by most people to lose weight and truly feel great, naturally. Not only does this Russian herb, have the ability to lift the stress that causes your body to crave foods of comfort and store more fat, it also has the power to make you lose weight. In a placebo controlled study of Rhodiola rosea’s ability to mobilize fatty acids from adipose tissue, 121 subjects were given either Rhodiola rosea or a placebo and their serum lipid levels were tested at rest and after one hour of exercise. The Rhodiola group had 6% greater serum fatty acid levels than the placebo group at rest and 44% greater levels after one hour of exercise. This difference is due to Rhodiola rosea’s ability to activate adipose lipase, a key enzyme required to burn the body’s fat stores, resulting in an amazing weight loss herb. So feed your body properly, exercise regularly and take Rhosavin100™ and you’ll have little need for those popular, but unhealthy fad diets. To read more about Rhosavin100™ click on one of the many articles located in the "Articles A-Z" drop-down box on the home page. Be sure to read Fight Obesity and Depression. To order Rhosavin100™(60/100mg. veggie caps) from Medicine Plants™ use the secure order page by clicking on Rhosavin100™ at the top of this page or call our Toll Free Order Line (800) 584-0228. "Beware of substitutes: ”Part of the problem with popularizing a relatively new phyto-medicinal product, such as standardized Rhodiola rosea root extract, is the confusion that arises when consumers are offered a variety of "Rhodiola" products, some much cheaper than others, without being given enough reliable information to judge for themselves which is the 'real Rhodiola.' Some of these 'products' use other species of Rhodiola or non-standardized extracts and hope to 'ride on the coattails' of the early consumer marketing efforts of ethical companies." -Dr. Zakir Ramazanov Rhosavin100™ is certified by Dr. Ramazanov. Be well, Medicine Plants™ Health Disclaimer! The information presented on this site should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. You should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to your health and well-being. The information and opinions provided here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment available to the authors, but readers who fail to consult appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. |
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