Extreme diets promise fast results, but at what cost? Many Latinas, seeking to lose weight or achieve unrealistic beauty standards, resort to drastic methods that can seriously damage their health.
This article breaks down the dangers of extreme dieting and the impact on Latinos’ health, while offering healthy alternatives to take care of your well-being.
What are extreme diets?
Extreme diets on Latinas often include severe calorie restrictions, total elimination of food groups or the use of dangerous supplements. Some examples are:
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Liquid diets. They are based only on juices or soups, depriving the body of essential nutrients.
Poorly balanced ketogenic diets. Although popular, when done unsupervised they can cause fatigue and kidney problems.
Prolonged fasting. Constantly skipping meals can alter metabolism and cause hormonal problems.
Quick results have long-term consequences:
Loss of muscle instead of fat. Extreme caloric restrictions cause the body to burn muscle, affecting strength and metabolism.
Nutritional deficiencies. Elimination of essential foods can lead to loss of important vitamins and minerals.
Emotional damage. The failure of these diets often leads to frustration, low self-esteem and eating disorders.
Healthy alternatives
Instead of extreme diets, consider sustainable options:
Balance in food. It includes healthy carbohydrates such as sweet potato, good fats such as avocado and lean proteins such as chicken or fish.
Portion control. Learn to listen to your body and serve moderate amounts.
Constant physical activity. Walking, dancing or practicing yoga helps burn calories and improves mental well-being.
Many extreme diets are popularized on social networks, where several influencers promote methods with no scientific basis. Before following any advice, consult a health professional or certified nutritionist.
Adopting sustainable habits not only improves your physical health, but also your emotional health.
The most important thing is to prioritize your well-being before pursuing unattainable beauty standards
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