Non-AHA-Approved Diets
Like many dieters anxious to shed unwanted weight, you may have been tempted to experiment with popular or "fad" diets. Sometimes it may be hard to resist the amazing "before and after" stories and the "hype" that surrounds these diets.
However, before you buy into a fad diet plan, look at these facts:
• Fad diets usually over-emphasize one food or type of food. They violate the first principle of good nutrition, which is to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods.
• Those able to stay on a fad diet for more than a few weeks may develop nutritional deficiencies, because no one type of food has all the nutrients necessary for good health.
These facts are just the beginning. The following features will tell you everything you need to know to avoid falling into the fad diet trap. You will also find valuable information on other non-AHA-approved diet plans.
