Could that Diet be affecting your Health?

Which kind of Diet should I go for?

So far we’ve talked about reduced energy diets and very low energy diets.  Deciding to subject yourself to a reduced energy diet is easier to comply with but takes longer to see results while a #very low energy diet is harder to comply with but gives a faster weight loss.

Examples of foods that have a high level of energy

When we talk about energy dense foods we essentially mean the amount of #calories in the food.

Some energy dense foods you should be aware of include meals like fast foods, cakes and pastries, chocolate, soft drinks and sweets. While low energy ones include fruits and vegetables as well as yoghurt.  So the idea is that when you feel like taking a energy dense food, you instead go for a low energy one.

The Risks of Very Low Energy Diets

We spoke about people who take very low energy diets  e.g keto diet in the form of shakes and meals to lose weight rapidly.

A question you may want to ask is should a very low energy diet be taken everyday ? No. 1- 3 days a week is enough. The remaining days you can use a diet with just a reduced or low energy content. Research is still ongoing on this. These diets take a heavy toll on the body and you may find yourself with a headache, feeling dizzy and very light headed, you may also find you are not passing waste as you used to,

You may even develop a mouth odour.

There are other major side effects you will be at risk of like gall bladder disease, liver inflammation and gout which is a very painful condition of the joints.

You may want to ask “Doctor should I embark on this diet?” My answer to you is No. Except it is recommended and supervised by medical personnel.

Tomorrow we will talk about other strategies to lose weight.

Stay healthy.