Next up, another health trend promising fast-acting results. A juice cleanse may sound like the perfect way to restore vitamins to your body.
Low in carbs and high in fat, the ketogenic (keto) diet promises to help you burn fat. The theory is that this forces your body into a metabolic state of ketosis
“This beverage originated from Tibetan sherpas who are tasked with hosting trips up Everest!
Healthy diets aren’t one-size-fits-all. “Generally, it is believed that the same nutritional guidelines are applicable to all.
It’s time to spill the tea on this overrated health trend. “Weight-loss tea can actually be dangerous,” says Burke. “It generally has a laxative effect.
Hailed as the holy grail of weight loss, intermittent fasting promises fast results, but does it work? According to one expert, it’s all about how and when you choose to fast.
“The paleo diet is based on the idea that we should only eat foods that might have been available to our ancestors roughly 2.5 million years ago, when the life expectancy was approximately 33,” says Burke.
In fact, any type of gluten-free diet may be overrated. “This diet should only be utilized by those with a gluten intolerance or diagnosis of celiac disease.”
If you’re a self-confessed snacker, the idea of an appetite-suppressing lollipop may be alluring. However, this quick fix is an overrated health trend.
Beware: All plant-based diets are not equal. “When it comes to the new plant-based products, such as the Impossible Burger, you may not be getting the true benefits of plant-based eating.”