BY SOPHIA RACETTE, Nutrition & Dietetics Graduate Student Fad diets are everywhere. A fad diet is nothing more than a trendy, popular diet that promises fast, drastic results. You can recognize a fad diet by their messaging touting “quick fix” weight loss, instant health improvement, cleanses, or big muscle gains. Fad diets almost always involve eliminating a key food group or nutrient from your diet and/or taking supplements, and that means fad diets won’t meet your nutrition needs. Fad diets present a bigger risk for athletes, who have high needs for calories, carbohydrates, and protein. Fad diets can negatively affect training and athletic performance, as well as lead to severe health consequences. Use the guide below to help you sort through the facts from myths about common fad diets. The bottom line: be cautious. Fad diets are dangerous traps for athletes and can lead to injury and burnout, not long-term success. Eating a variety of foods from a nutrient-dense, well-balanced diet is the best way to fuel your body for optimal recovery and peak performance. Nourish to flourish! References:
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