Low carb diets. High protein diets. Vegetarian diets. Vegan diets. With all this focus on dieting, how to figure out which one is the best? First, to start with the reasons behind dieting, people usually diet due to weight issues, sports, others may think they would feel better if they just lost a few pounds.
Are diets unhealthy?
Calories are extremely important to keep your bodies running well. Any kind of diet that misses calories is a harmful one. Extremely low fat diets can be very harmful for you.
It is very important to note that diets which restrict or eliminate any one food group completely can be harmful. A balanced diet is necessary to keep the body healthy. So a diet that says no to carbs, or any one diet that says completely avoid proteins is not the one for you. Although, you may lose weight first, these diets don’t work in the long run. Some people suffer from eating disorders like ANOREXIA and BULIMIA. Eating disorders require medical consultation right away.
Teens who wish to lose weight safely can always do that by eating healthy snacks and diets and exercise always helps in losing those extra pounds. Regular exercise also helps us feel healthy. The best way to diet is to eat a variety of healthy food. Aim to eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink more water instead of sugary drinks like coke, sprite, etc. Talking to a dietician could also be a safe option.
HOW TO BE HEALTHY?
1.)Exercise! Walk to school everyday if it’s close by, take the stairs instead I’d the lift, spend a little time at the gym burning those extra calories. For all the dance lovers, dance for sometime every day.
2.)Drink fat free or low fat milk and tons of water instead of soft drinks with tons of sugar.
3.)Eat as many fruits and veggies as possible. And eat a variety of protein foods like meat, beans, soy products and nuts. And also eat whole grains
4.) Never skip breakfast. People who skip breakfast tend to gain more weight.
HOW TO KNOW IF THIS DIET IS NOT GOOD FOR US?
Some of the warning signs that our diet is going out of control could be-:
1.)feeling out of control when you eat
2.)always being hungry
3.)restricting activities or avoiding major things for diet
4.)feeling dizzy or lightheaded from not eating
If you notice anything like this, it’s time for you to buckle up! And change a few eating habits with new ones.
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