5 Fad Diets That Do More Harm Than Good

1) Raw Food Diet

People on this diet don’t eat food that has

been heated to 115 degrees Fahrenheit or

higher, or anything pasteurized or processed.

Some serious concerns:

A raw food diet was linked to low bone

mass.

Eliminating grains can lead to nutritional

deficiencies.

Raw food preparation methods like

sprouting and dehydrating can be time-

consuming and may require expensive

equipment.

Some raw roots, seeds, stems and leaves

contain natural toxins.

2) Intermittent Fasting Diet

(also called The Fast Diet)

Intermittent fasting diets

involve alternating periods

of fasting with periods of

eating normally.

Some serious concerns:

People practicing intermittent fasting may

feel light-headed, dizzy, tired and

nauseated.

Fasting diets are not sustainable solutions

for weight loss, and are particularly risky for

people with eating disorders.

3) Blood Type Diet

People on this diet restrict foods for each blood

type.

Type A Type B

Type O Type AB

Serious concern:

Restricting entire food groups can lead to nutrient

deficiency and can be difficult to sustain.

4) Lemonade Diet (also known as

Master Cleanse)

A liquid diet including salt water, laxative tea, and “lemonade”

(lemon juice mixed with water, maple syrup, and cayenne

pepper).

Some serious concerns:

Laxatives can lead to electrolyte imbalance, which can

cause abnormal heart rhythms, weakness, confusion and

seizures.

By eliminating solid foods, you are at great risk for

nutrient deficiencies.

5) hCG diet

On the hCG diet, you take the hormone orally or injected as a

shot, and then eat a very restricted diet of just 500 calories per

day.

Some serious concerns:

hCG diet is considerably harmful due to its very low

calorie intake, leading to nutrient loss.

Side effects of taking hCG may include headaches,

restlessness, fatigue and pain, as well as other hormonal

and pregnancy-related effects.

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