Fad Diets
Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers when it comes to weight loss. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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A new trend in the pursuit of weight loss has nothing to do with health. The K-E Diet, reportedly geared to brides-to-be, requires a perfectly healthy person to get a feeding tube inserted up through her nose, down her esophagus and into her stomach. We asked two experts what the truth is about this radical weight loss scheme.
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The Paleolithic (Paleo) diet, also called the "Caveman" or "Stone Age" diet, centers around the idea that if we eat like our ancestors did 10,000 years ago, we'll be healthier, lose weight and curb disease.
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Young women can fall into the trap of wanting to look like super-thin models or television personalities. These unrealistic goals can lead to an unhealthy body image and low self-esteem, not to mention disordered eating behaviors.
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