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Ways to Stay 100% Fad Free

March 9, 2007

When it comes to nutrition and fitness advice there is barrage of information coming at you every day. Below are a few simple tips to stay 100% Fad Free:

Rely on your past experiences. Think back on the fad diets you tried and ask yourself, “How did I feel?” If your answer includes words like deprived, irritable, stressed, cranky and tired, maybe you’re ready to give up fads for good.
You’ve heard the phrase, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and the same is true for developing healthy habits. Fad diets are about making drastic overnight changes. A fad free diet focuses on one step at a time, until each has become a normal, comfortable part of your routine.
Remember moderation isn’t deprivation. Moderation means enjoying treats like ice cream, chocolate or chips less frequently or in smaller portions while choosing healthy foods most of the time.
What does your gut tell you? If a diet or diet product makes a claim that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Quick fix plans make empty promises, but a balanced, healthy eating plan delivers by boosting your energy today and protecting your health for the future.

Special National Nutrition Month Tip of the Day written by ADA National Spokesperson Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, LD

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