Picturesque diets

There are many picturesque diets that are not supported by a scientific basis, they simply look for attractive formulas to attract followers and, many times they use famous people or propose attractive and fun eating guidelines.

The caloric intake, in general, is very low and can cause nutritional deficiencies in addition to organic imbalances (intestinal, dermatological, psychological discomfort, ...)

Some examples:

The Mayo Clinic diet model posited "changing your metabolism."

It is based on a diet high in protein (50%) and low in sugar and fat. The prohibited foods are: bread, pasta, alcoholic beverages and dairy products. Eggs are the main food in the diet, as they are consumed between 4 and 6 daily. The consumption of: meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, whole grain products, fruits and nuts is also allowed; although there are restrictions. The only drinks allowed are tea and coffee.

It is also characterized by being extremely restrictive in calories, between 600 and 900 Kcal per day.

Because of its name it is believed that it is sponsored by the prestigious American Mayo Clinic, but it is not. This entity has denied being linked to this regimen and has advised it against it on numerous occasions due to the health risk, as it is unbalanced and deficient in minerals and vitamins. It can cause: osteoporosis, hypertension, kidney problems, loss of muscle mass, ...

The soup or fat burning diet

It is designed as a dissociated diet and is based on the consumption of a vegetable soup for 7 days.

The great caloric restriction causes a loss of weight that recovers immediately and, can lead to a nutritional imbalance because it is lacking.

The good mood diet

You promise to lose weight with the following message "lose weight without losing friends."

Proteins are eaten at lunch and at dinner always a plate of foods rich in carbohydrates to promote the release of serotonin.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter of the nervous system that plays a very important role in mood, anxiety, sleep, ...

The continued use of this diet can be harmful and cause alterations (gastrointestinal, general malaise, dizziness, muscle contractures, hair loss, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, ...).

The blood group diet

The "blood group diet" theory has garnered widespread public attention since the publication of Eat Right For Your Type ("ERFYT") by Peter J. D’Adamo, N.D.

The basic premise of the book is that group O is the dominant, hunter-type, genetically inclined to eat meat, while those in group A are vegetarians and those in group B are omnivorous dairy eaters.

However, this theory and the book that promotes it, presents many scientific and nutritional problems that have piqued the interest of many scientists and health professionals.