The European Medical Institute of Obesity (IMEO) has launched its ninth edition of the classification of the most and least indicated diets to take care of the line, thus among the worst diets it indicates the Keto diet or the patch diet, while among the five healthiest lists the flexitarian diet or realfood.
The IMEO Ranking is supported by twenty experts in obesity and health care, including endocrine doctors and bariatric surgeons, clinical and sports nutritionists, dietitians, psychologists, therapists and physical trainers. It feeds on real cases, scientific and market studies, news and trends collected in the media and social networks, as well as outstanding searches on Google.
Experts remind that less healthy diets are sensational and very restrictive, they promise to lose a lot of weight in a short time, being unsustainable in the long term. In addition, they lack scientific support and often resort to “miraculous and dangerous” decisions.
The first discouraged for a healthy weight loss is the diet of the prick. It is an injectable drug with the help of which it is intended to lose extra kilos practically without any effort. Its active ingredient is liraglutide, with an appetite-inhibiting effect that acts on brain receptors, increasing the feeling of satiety for the next 24 hours, so that to maintain this anorexigenic effect, it must be injected daily at the same time.
This type of drug has been marketed in Spain since 2016. The list of side effects it can cause is long: from mild ones such as vomiting, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, constipation or diarrhoea, to some very serious ones, such as necrotizing pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, diabetes type II, kidney failure or heart attack.
The second is the diet of the patches, promises to lose between 4 and 8 kilos per month for the modest price of 25 euros per package. “They have no side effects, but their effectiveness in weight loss has not been scientifically proven either,” says Inmaculada Luengo, clinical nutritionist and expert in community and sports nutrition at IMEO.
The third is the keto or ketogenic diet with its most controversial variants, such as Atkins, Scardale or Dukan, promises significant weight loss, 2 to 3 kilos a week, and is often associated with the names of Jennifer Lopez or the actress Halle Berry. It is a diet based on 70 or 80 percent protein and fat intake, an amount that is unsustainable, compared to the Japanese diet, one of the healthiest and longest-lasting, composed of only 20 percent fat .
“When someone follows this pattern and stops consuming carbohydrates, their body loses its main source of energy and resorts to stored fat as a supply,” explains IMEO clinical nutritionist Carmen Escalada. By reducing the consumption of foods rich in simple sugars that provide a large amount of empty calories, you reduce your total caloric intake, since foods rich in protein and fat, the ones allowed, are very satiating, so you will eat less.
For all these reasons, this guideline should only be done under the supervision of a qualified health professional and for a limited time, since it can cause health problems derived from the accumulation of ketone bodies that can range from mild (bad breath, nausea, cramps, dizziness, constipation, or headaches) to severe (dehydration, hyperuricemia, kidney failure, or brain edema).
Fourth, they point out the baby diet with which you can lose up to 3 kilos in a week, and imitates the diet of a baby and triumphs among younger women and celebrities, such as Lady Gaga or Jennifer Anniston. It consists of replacing the solid daily diet with crushed foods with a liquid or semi-solid consistency that include crushed fruit, vegetable purees or meal replacement shakes. This type of diet is not necessarily less caloric than a diet that includes all kinds of consistencies.
Finally, the severe dissociated diet. This diet taken to the extreme, this pattern promises to lose about 3 kilos a week and is one of the favorites of actress Kate Winslet and singer Kilye Minogue. This diet has no significant side effects, it is monotonous and difficult to follow over time, it produces fatigue and a guaranteed rebound effect when abandoning it.
These are the five best diets
On the contrary, experts highlight five diets that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The first would be what is called 360 change, where the objective is not focused only on weight loss, but on other equally important aspects, such as health, the role of food as medicine, vitality and the state of mood, sleep quality, stress management, physical improvement and body composition or reduce and delay the effects of aging.
He recommends eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and, to a lesser extent, whole grain carbohydrates, lean sources of protein such as legumes, fish, and low-fat dairy, as well as heart-healthy fats. The drinks allowed to be taken between the main meals are water, coffee and infusions.
Psychonutrition or not a diet, which is what the former model Heidi Klum and the actress Ana de Armas follow. It deals with the relationship that people have with food, their behaviors, such as eating out of anxiety or their emotional bond with certain types of food in certain situations or moods.
In other words, it is about learning to eat without extreme restrictions, that is why it does not rule out any food group, it prioritizes vegetables, fruits, legumes, meat, fish, flour and whole grains, good fats rich in antioxidants and does not exclude indulging in minor nutritional quality or occasionally processed.
Third, he recommends real food. Those who follow him take care of their health based on “real food” that includes both whole and fresh foods, which have been minimally processed, as well as foods that have been processed but that preserve the initial quality and healthy properties of the food.
Although the fundamental objective of realfood is not weight loss, this can occur at a rate of half a kilo per week as a collateral consequence of the improvement in lifestyle and the reduction in the consumption of certain high-calorie and low-satiating products. , such as cookies, buns, juices and soft drinks or industrial sauces among others.
Another diet he recommends is 16/8 intermittent fasting, which is followed by Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth. The fast that commonly provides the best results (with the best benefit-risk ratio) would be 16/8, while thresholds above 10 pm for long periods would be discouraged due to a greater probability of loss of muscle mass.
In the 8/16 fast we will have a first phase of 16 hours in which we will not eat any food and in large part it usually coincides with the period we spend sleeping, skipping breakfast and proceeding later with the feeding window. Low-calorie liquids such as water, tea and a certain amount of coffee could be consumed at all times to reduce the feeling of hunger.
Finally, there is the flexitarian diet based on the consumption of a vegetarian diet in which meat or fish is consumed only occasionally – usually outside the home or in social meals where it is more complicated to follow a vegetarian or strictly vegan pattern. Although it is not a diet to lose weight as such, well planned can help us in this task at a healthy rate of between half and a kilo of fat per week.
For the seventh consecutive year, the European Medical Institute of Obesity (IMEO) launches its ranking with the worst and best slimming diets, clarifying, once again, that not everything that is in fashion is worth to achieve a healthy weight loss .
Endorsed by about twenty experts in obesity and health care (endocrine and bariatric surgeons, clinical and sports nutritionists, dietitians, psychologists, therapists and physical trainers), this classification draws on real cases, scientific studies, news and trends collected from in the media and social networks, as well as searches in Google Trends registered in Spain.
Once again, from the IMEO they advise avoiding «miracle diets» because of their negative effects on health. They also remember that healthy slimming methods are based on scientific evidence, propose a gradual weight loss, not exceeding 1.5Kg per week and 6Kg per month and use all food groups restricting only the amounts and are A great help when maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
THE WORST
Aggressive and very restrictive, they promise to lose a lot of weight in a short time, but they are unsustainable in the long term . They lack scientific support and often turn to «miracle» products. With guaranteed rebound effect and side effects that compromise health. They are totally discouraged to achieve a healthy weight loss.
1. The vinegar diet
He went viral due to the death of a young British woman. Since the list of celebrities who support this method of losing weight is headed by names like Miranda Kerr or Victoria Beckham, we should not underestimate its influence and risks.
It is an aggressive diet that exploits a study conducted in Japan a decade ago that attributes the loss of body weight to the effect of vinegar acetic acid on lipid metabolism. «The results showed that with the daily intake of 30 ml of apple cider vinegar you could lose about 150 grams per week, an insignificant amount and far from those five kilos less in three days predicted by some followers of this practice,» he added. IMEO clinical nutritionist Carmen Escalada.
Actually, combining uncontrolled fasting with minimal intakes and vinegar daily can compromise our health and aggravate hidden or undetected diseases, such as diabetes, ulcer, gastritis or osteoporosis, among others.
The monodietas that propose a substantial and rapid reduction of weight achieve it in the short term with the drastic reduction of the caloric intake. From there, everything is inconvenient: risk of deficit of nutrients and energy, loss of water and muscle mass and a fearsome rebound effect that stalks us in the long term.
They are difficult to fit into a healthy lifestyle: they worsen our habits and generate anxiety, irritability and decay.
2. The ‘powder’ diet
Diets with Pronokal type supplements are booming due to their easy access and their seductive promise: lose up to 4 kilos in a week .
They usually offer, together with nutritional advice, a wide range of dietary products in the form of powders that are used to prepare soups, tortillas, pasta, chips, sauces, bars, milkshakes, cookies, chocolates and desserts, to which we must add multiple mineral and vitamin complexes.
They are excessively expensive products but they do not fulfill their purpose or goal. In the long term «the powder diet» is difficult to follow and has a strong rebound effect . In Spain, we could see it almost live with the change in the image of the television presenter Carlota Corredera who, after losing 60 kilos with this method, has begun to regain weight.
«Before, the usual protein supplements in these types of diets could be purchased only under the prescription of an endocrine or nutritionist; now they can be bought without a prescription in stores at street level and ‘online’,» says IMEO nutritionist Andrea Marqués.
Sometimes, people who want to lose weight desperately are not aware of the risks they hide. Taken without supervision can impoverish our diet and displace the consumption of quality fruits, vegetables and proteins.
In addition, protein supplements are not low caloric , so we must be careful to include them in our diet, even in a timely manner. They should never be used to perform ketogenic diets without medical or nutritionist supervision, as these can lead to health risks, such as liver and kidney poisoning, or vitamin and mineral deficits.
3. Keto diet
This diet followed by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian promises to lose up to 12 kg in a month and was one of the most sought after in Spain according to Google Triends data for last year.
It is based on ketosis , the transformation of accumulated fats into ketogenic bodies so that they can be used as fuel by our body. » When we limit the amount of carbohydrates to the maximum, our glycogen or energy reserve decreases , forcing the body to pull fat stores and thus lose weight,» explains Estefanía Ramo, nutritionist and dietitian at IMEO.
We are facing an unhealthy diet , the experts of the Institute emphasize, which promotes excessive consumption of fats and proteins that satisfy a lot, but cost more to be digested than carbohydrates .
That explains some of the symptoms of general malaise and adverse effects caused by ketosis: headache and dizziness in the absence of energy; bad breath and dry mouth; heavy sweating; lack of appetite; nausea or even vomiting; abdominal pain; difficulty breathing; decay; loss of calcium and risk of osteoporosis; increased cortisol in the blood (whose excess can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety).
Those who, despite everything, are determined to make this diet, should follow a rigorous process when it comes to progressively reinstating carbohydrates in their menu after the end of the regimen to avoid the expected rebound effect. This process usually lasts from two weeks to several months, depending on the weight that has been lost.
4. The diet of the ‘influencer’ without qualification
It is a phenomenon that moves millions and sweeps platforms like Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: the ‘influencers’ of food and healthy lifestyle.
Without having the corresponding credentials , they embark on the world of nutrition and sport, transferring advice that they themselves do not practice without a camera in front and encouraging the follower to consume natural products or slimming that, in many cases, are not as healthy or whose benefits are not demonstrable, constituting a double-edged sword for professionals who also work on these platforms.
«We often have to demystify bulls about aggressive methods to lose five kilos in two weeks, » says IMEO clinical and sports nutritionist Sonia Peinado. There is no «miraculous formula» when it comes to losing weight .
If we allow ourselves to be guided at a distance by the success of others without professional follow-up, we will most likely not reach the goal, end up more overweight than the initial one, develop a nutritional deficit or an eating disorder, thus compromising. our state of health due to ignorance.
To avoid falling into the networks of the amateur ‘influencer’, the expert advises to make sure that he has a collegiate number, that at least the first consultations are carried out in person, that the diet is personalized and that, after all, not It concerns the sale of slimming products that have not passed the corresponding sanitary controls.
5. Paleo diet
It is the favorite of elite athletes , such as footballers Marcos Llorente and Rafa Usín, which allows you to lose three kilos of fat in 10 days .
As the name implies, it is a food plan similar to that of the Palaeolithic caveman where the consumption of lean meats, fish, eggs, organic dairy, fruits, vegetables, nuts or seeds is prioritized and the grain (wheat, rice, corn, oats).
The followers of the paleo diet argue that the human body is genetically incompatible with the current diet that includes processed foods rich in sugars, fats and salt that makes people more susceptible to diseases such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension or inflammation of the colon.
» With a professional follow-up, this diet could work for athletes or people looking to improve their physical and muscular performance, » says IMEO Immaculate Luengo clinical and sports nutritionist.
The high content of fruits and vegetables ensures adequate levels of potassium, good blood pressure and proper function of the kidneys and muscle. It is a diet suitable for celiacs and prevents constipation, due to its fiber intake. A maximum of three intakes are made per day, with periods of intermittent fasting that allows our digestive and immune system to rest.
Regarding the drawbacks, a study conducted by Australian scientists recently revealed that the paleo diet can have an adverse effect on heart health, in addition to leading to other long-term chronic diseases , because it excludes grain carbohydrates from the menu whole, which can reduce the number of beneficial bacteria in the stomach.
Being a diet with excess protein, you can double the recommended amount of saturated fat, increase «bad» cholesterol levels and affect the functioning of the liver or kidney. It can lead to calcium deficiency, vitamins D and B. It is more expensive and difficult to vary in terms of food, which often leads to its early abandonment.
THE BEST
Sustainable over time and with no rebound effect, they contribute to a healthy lifestyle. They propose a moderate weight loss: up to 1.5 kg per week and no more than 6 kg per month.
They consist of all food groups taking into account their distribution, bioavailability and quantities to ensure the proper functioning of our body. Normally monitored by endocrines, nutritionists or dietitians.
1. Evolution method
According to Rubén Bravo, nutrition expert and spokesperson for IMEO, «it is a multidisciplinary commitment in the short, medium and long term that incorporates not only nutritional and physical activity guidelines, but also nutritional supplements and coaching techniques, personal growth and mindfulness as tools of help to achieve health goals and reinforce motivation. «
It allows you to lose 5 kilos of fat in a month in a healthy way and is advised to people who seek to combine an active lifestyle with improvement in physical condition.
The food plan is aimed at promoting the use of fat as a source of energy through intelligent nutrition backed by scientific evidence. This involves taking foods of low and medium glycemic index to stabilize blood sugar levels and promote vitality and avoid feeling hungry; adequate amounts of high bioavailability proteins that feed the muscle; healthy fats that favor the hormonal system; High nutritional density foods to rule out micronutrient deficiencies or malnutrition.
If we follow a diet unbalanced and low in protein, we will lose weight, but the kilos we lose will be partly of muscle mass, causing our body to slow down and spend fewer calories at rest . «When we finish the diet and return to normal eating, our body, which now spends much less calories because it has less muscle mass, will begin to store excess energy in the form of fat and we will experience the dreaded rebound effect, getting fat again,» explains Bravo .
The method proposes three different phases to accustom and adapt our metabolism to all food groups : a first one of metabolic activation and initiation in physical activity; the second , designed to set new healthy habits; and a third phase fit . «It is the final stretch to define muscle tone, minimize body fat, work to combat premature aging, anxiety and sleep problems, train memory and increase defenses, reinforcing motivation and positive thinking with techniques mindfulness, and the consolidation in the healthy, active and preventive lifestyle «, concludes the expert.
2. Realfooding
Actress Paz Vega, a lover confesses to healthy, fresh and organic food, would fit into this social movement that has more than two million followers on the networks.
The method, baptized as «realfooding» by nutritionist Carlos Ríos , appeals to remove ultraprocessed products and the addictive effect they may have from the menu, moving us to a natural and healthy diet . Therefore, we are not faced with a diet, but with a proposal of healthy guidelines that can help us lose between 0.5 and 1 kilo a week.
Those who follow this approach divide food into three large groups based on their nature, nutritional quality or the presence of processed ingredients and additives.
The first group includes fruits, vegetables, vegetables, legumes, fish, shellfish and eggs that would be the basis of daily food .
The second is made up of healthy processed foods, including UHT milk, extra virgin olive oil, canned fish or 100% whole wheat bread.
The third group refers to ultraprocesses, such as soft drinks, sugary dairy products, salty snacks or pastries, which may be harmful to health, due to the high concentrations of sugars, salt or saturated fats that have been incorporated to increase palatability, Duration or attractiveness.
«Following this method can help us to be healthy, but it does not have to become an obsession to the point of resorting to applications to scan the food and every bite we take,» says Carmen Escalada, clinical nutritionist at IMEO.
Do not forget that, even when eating healthy, we can gain weight, if the amount of some healthy foods , but very caloric, such as avocado, olive oil or nuts is exceeded .
If we want to lose weight, it would be necessary to adjust the intake according to our constitution and the physical exercise performed.
3. Volumetric diet
Actress Angelina Jolie is one of the celebrities who has passed to this type of diet that uses foods with a lot of volume, but low in calories and with a greater satiating power . In this way and with a daily menu that would be around 1,500 calories, you could lose between 0.5 and 1 kilo a week, ensuring a gradual decrease.
The great advantage of this diet is its ability to calm the appetite and cover the daily nutritional requirements . To do this, it uses the flavor, texture, preparation and combination of certain foods that increase the feeling of satiety and encourage weight loss.
It has almost no rebound effect , since very few food groups are excluded during the diet and, in general, it is easy to follow.
«Here they usually serve first or before the main meal dishes that decrease appetite, such as the salad of wide-leaf vegetables or the defatted broth ,» explains IMEO nutritionist Estefanía Ramo.
More aqueous and cooked foods are prioritized , such as infusions, cooked cereals, fruits, vegetables, soups and stews that allow you to eat more volume than others and increase satiety . The intake of raw vegetables rich in complex carbohydrates guarantees a constant supply of glucose and energy, while the fruits would provide us with vitamins and fructose that is assimilated more slowly than glucose and, therefore, does not cause sugar drops.
High-calorie foods , such as mayonnaise, cream, butters, sausages, fried foods, fatty meats and whole dairy, are replaced by others, with a low or moderate caloric intake, such as skimmed dairy, skinless chicken, lean cuts of meat ( cold defatted meat, lean ham), light dressings and vegetable dew.
Rapidly absorbed carbohydrates , such as pasta, refined cereals and their derivatives (white bread, pasta and white rice) should be ingested in moderation, because they favor the increase in body fat deposits , in addition to giving less feeling of satiety and sharply raise blood sugar. Slowly absorbed carbohydrates obtained from fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds and legumes are preferable .
Hydration is essential , as it is recommended to drink two glasses of water as soon as you get up and reach three liters at the end of the day , being able to opt for fruit juices or smoothies. Alcohol is discouraged, for providing «empty calories» and increase the feeling of hunger. Sweetened and carbonated drinks are prohibited, as they fill and do not satisfy.
4. Vegan diet
Natalie Portman and Brad Pitt are some of the celebrities who recognize following this type of diet based on the exclusion of all types of meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, dairy products and all their derivatives.
«The vegan diet has always raised controversy over the possible associated deficits, but if it is well planned and balanced with high quality foods it can be beneficial , reduce cardiovascular risk, balance cholesterol levels and improve intestinal microbiota, due to the consumption of fiber of plant origin, «explains Sonia Peinado, nutritionist at IMEO. It allows you to lose between one and two kilos a week, if vegetable oil is restricted.
In order to avoid nutritional deficiencies, it should be supervised by qualified health personnel , when in fact it is estimated that only ten percent of vegans go to consultation.
The nutrients that are critical in a vegan diet, either because they have lower availability or due to their difficult absorption, are Vitamin B12, iron, zinc, iodine, proteins and omega 3 fatty acid .
Its deficit can lead to major diseases, such as megaloblastic anemia and cardiovascular disease, and interfere with the correct development of the nervous system or in the growth stages.
In this sense, the key to success lies in a professional follow-up carried out by qualified health personnel, which guarantees adequate supplementation based on preparations of plant origin and minimizes the consumption of croquettes, nuggets or sausages suitable for vegans, which do not allow ultra-processed products .
5. Intermittent fasting diet
Intermittent fasting is one of the current high-rise diets that allows you to lose between one and two kilos a week. It is practiced by many celebrities, including Ben Affleck and Elsa Pataky .
It consists of introducing periods of fasting into a balanced diet that can last 12, 16 or more hours a day without exceeding 48 hours in a row . «Because they are so long, these last periods must be supervised by professionals,» advises IMEO nutritionist Andrea Marqués.
This approach is to make a balanced diet with fasting days in between so that our metabolism optimizes the energy consumption stored in the form of fat .
Physiologically, blood glucose levels during fasting decrease and fewer calories are ingested, which helps to lose weight.
When practiced at night, fasting helps our intestinal microbiota stay healthier , favoring the positive flora and keeping the negative at bay.
«However, if we practice intermittent fasting, it is very important to have an adequate nutrient intake throughout the day so as not to lose muscle mass or expose our health to risk with a rebound effect in the short and medium term, » warns Marquis.
This type of fasting can be beneficial in healthy people, those with controlled type 2 diabetes or those who practice a moderate sport. Patients with associated pathologies or eating disorders are not advised without the recommendation and supervision of a doctor or nutritionist .
Las cifras indican que el 32.4 por ciento de los adultos mexicanos padecen obesidad, cifra únicamente superada por Estados Unidos, donde el padecimiento alcanza al 38.2 por ciento de su población de 18 o más años de edad
32.4 POR CIENTO DE LOS ADULTOS MEXICANOS SUFREN POR SOBREPESO
El Siglo de Durango
México permanece como líder global en obesidad: solo Estados Unidos lo supera, según el ranking difundido esta semana por la Organización para Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE), basado en el estudio realizado a todos sus miembros.
Las cifras indican que el 32.4 por ciento de los adultos mexicanos padecen obesidad, cifra únicamente superada por Estados Unidos, donde el padecimiento alcanza al 38.2 por ciento de su población de 18 o más años de edad.
En la parte opuesta de la lista, con el menor nivel de obesidad, están Japón y Korea, con el 3.7 y 5.3 por ciento de su población.
Respecto a la tendencia histórica de la obesidad, los cifras muestran que -tanto a nivel local como mundial- esta se ha incrementado significativamente.
La OCDE precisa que en el año 2000, la obesidad era un mal que sufría el 25 por ciento de los mexicanos; es decir, se ha incrementado poco más del 7 por ciento en tres lustros. Además, se estima que en el 2030 afectará al 39 por ciento de los adultos de este país.
Respecto a la afectación por género, los datos también revelan que hay una tendencia mucho mayor a sufrir obesidad entre las mujeres que entre los hombres. Actualmente, según el gráfico principal de la OCDE, el 37 por ciento de las mujeres adultas de este país ya la padecen, en tanto que el rango entre los hombres llega al 27 por ciento.
La OCDE destaca, además, que México (junto Bélgica, Chile, Finlandia. Francia y Hungría ) es uno de los países que han establecido políticas fiscales para reducir el consumo de productos que causan obesidad, sin que eso haya cambiado la tendencia al alza del problema.
The Medical European Obesity Institute (IMEO) has named the ten healthiest summertime tapas, or Spanish appetizers, recommending combinations of fresh vegetables and shellfish over fried calamari, mayonnaise and rich sauces.
Skewered marinated anchovies, green pepper, olives, chives and blue fish, rich in calcium and Omega 3 fatty acids – ideal for the 40 and up, pre-menopausal crowd – are in first place at 50-60 calories.
The second healthiest Spanish appetizer according to IMEO is a glass of gazpacho (70-85 calories), rich in lycopene and carotene, both powerful anti-oxidants and promoters of skin health.
At number 3 and 100 calories, a protein-rich shellfish salad keeps the heart healthy, while grilled squid with garlic and parsley (number 4, 106 calories) is rich in phosphorus and potassium, both keys to healthy cell function. Squid ink is also a natural anti-depressant, and is used to treat fatigue, premenstrual syndrome, and postpartum stress. Mussels vinaigrette (number 5, 120 calories) are great for both the palate and the heart because they are high in selenium, a natural anti-oxidant that, along with Vitamin E, fights coronary disease. At number 6, the mushroom and chive omelet (130 calories), is rich in quercetin, a flavonoid that fights cancer and heart disease, while egg yolk is a great source of fat-free protein. Number 7 is red pepper stuffed with salt cod (140 calories), which joins carotene and vitamin A to protect the skin and the mucous membranes.
Nutritious and low in calories, Galicia-style octopus is at number 8 (140 calories) because it is rich in iodine, which protects the metabolism and the thyroid gland, and vitamin B2, which reduces heart disease.
Tuna with green pepper on toast (number 9, 156 calories), is high in Omega 3. Experts say 170 grams of tuna a day equal one third of daily protein intake needs for adults. Last but not least, at number 10 is Spanish ham with tomato (150 calories), low in saturated fats and high in the B vitamin complex, ensuring a healthy nervous system. (ANSAmed).
In recent years methods have become popular for weight loss drastic at all costs, such as camps, hotels and accommodation that aims to lower many kilos in a short period of time. These methods have no medical backing and are unsustainable in the long term and jeopardize the health of its participants.
This is just one of the warnings thrown by the European Medical experts from the Institute of Obesity (IMEO) concerned about this new trend. This type of restrictive diets do not have long-term effects as they have known rebound, recoup their losses and gain more kilos.
As explained Europa Press the naturopath nutrition specialist European Medical Institute of Obesity, Dr. Rubén Bravo, “these camps has resulted in a rebound effect. Because habits are not changed when changing eating anxiety and stress, causing a large extent of overweight. These camps aim to bring the body to a strong stress to lose weight too quickly which causes, when we return to daily routines, we tend to regain weight and increase by 50 percent. ”
This type of weight loss therapies have a very short time established in Spain, but countries like the U.S. and China, created decades ago.
Bravo explains, “The camps have programs between 6 and 9 weeks. They all planned, from a very restricted diet, to a hard training and exercise program and sometimes, as in Spain, the camp is taught by the military. ”
“People who undergo this type of thinning pay a lot of money – between 4,000 and 6,000 euros depending on the program-to make them grind them up early and restrict their diet,” adds the expert.
HEALTH HAZARD
On the one hand there is a risk because they are people who are not accustomed to playing sports, and are subject to an exercise of a high athletic level. They also tend to cardiovascular disease or diabetes, thus subjected to a strong exercise is dangerous for your health.
Instead, experts say it is necessary to institute start exercising slowly for the body to adapt. In the case of obese people need to control their heart rate, increases do not occur very high above 180 beats, and that poses a risk to your health.
The body of an adult needs to eat up a minimum amount of calories varies between 1,200 and 1,400 and, for the sake of his health, should not fall under these limits. If, on the one hand, it provides a high caloric expenditure based on an intense exercise that borders the 2,000 calories and, on the other hand, eating fewer than 1,000 calories a day with a restrictive diet, go into a large deficit can slow metabolism, says Bravo.
They should also be noted that if the person has an overweight of over 20 kilos and has over 55 years increases the risk to their health, being able to cause injury and cardiovascular disease, hypoglycemia, lowered blood pressure, dizziness, trauma an eating disorder and especially a certain rebound.
Data on these camps in Spain are very rare but if taken as a reference made in North America, usually divided by gender and age and there are specialized camps for teenagers.
All the experts emphasize the negative health consequences that have this kind of camps. Bravo recalls that “the secret of maintaining physical fitness is a balanced diet based on some simple guidelines, like avoiding the excesses and hyper caloric meals and distribute food according to the biorhythm of the body: take the carbohydrates in the breakfast, mid morning fruit and let the vegetables and proteins for food, snack and dinner. ”
So if you are looking for the fast ways to lose weight in a week, just make sure its safe.
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