Has anyone ever tried a fad diet to lose weight? Here’s why it didn’t work – Salon

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Fad diets come out so often it is hard to tell which is new and which is old. But what never changes with these diets is the fact that they are popular for a while, and the fame wears down as people realize they were taken on a ride, and the product doesn’t really do all that it promises. Why are fad diets the worst diets that people can use? Why is it they never work? Learn those details here.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fad diets are easy to invest hope in, but ultimately don’t work
  • DASH and Mediterranean diets are actually not typical fad diets
  • There is no magic way to lose weight and a lot of diets are fad diets

“A fad diet “generally promises quick and easy weight loss but comes up short on quality.” They may lack certain nutrients, and could even be dangerous.”

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