A crash diet is a weight-loss method that promises quick results by severely restricting calorie intake. It is a restrictive or a very low-calorie diet focused on rapid weight loss. Crash diets are unsustainable and unhealthy. Here are some details about crash diets:
Positive:
- Good for short-term weight loss.
Negative:
- May weaken the immune system, lower metabolism, disturb digestive functions, damage skin and hair health, and cause dehydration and weakness.
- Unsustainable and unhealthy.
- Most people tend to misuse these diets, which causes health issues.
- The weight that you lose is mostly water weight.
- Nutrient deficiencies can cause both short and long term health issues.
- Crash diets may severely restrict the types of food people eat, making it more challenging to get complete nutrition.
- Following strict dietary protocols under the supervision of a health professional can help to minimize the loss of lean body mass.
Ingredients or materials:
- There are no specific ingredients or materials associated with crash diets. They are defined by the restriction of calorie intake.
