Some months ago, I decided to go on a crash diet. As I’m a doctor and I was about to film Channel 4’s How To Lose Weight Well, it seems I’m also a hypocrite who. A list of unhealthy fad diets including a tapeworm diet, an all air diet and a paleolithic diet, which as it turns out is a fairly healthy diet. ![]() Beware of Advo. Care. In their desire to see rapid results, many start a supplement program such as Advo. Care. I’m writing to warn individuals who may be interested in trying this particular program. First, I will describe the program before sharing my professional (and maybe blunt) opinion as a Registered Dietitian. The Advo. Care. The 2. Day Challenge is the most popular program because it supposedly helps people “get skinny” in just 2. The program consists of a 1. Max” phase. These supplements include an Omega- 3 fatty acid supplement and an energy drink. According to Advo. Care. Additionally, this phases includes a meal plan that emphasizes lean proteins (such as ground turkey and chicken breast), non- starchy vegetables (such as asparagus, broccoli, and tomatoes), and complex carbs (such as whole grains, oatmeal, and quinoa). Why the Advo. Care? Well, let me break down the reasons why this particular Advo. Care! DANGEROUS DIETARY HABITS AHEAD!”The supplements included in the “cleanse” phase are quite simply glorified laxatives. Will this reduce your overall body weight? However, these supplements can create electrolyte imbalances within your body that can lead to serious complications, like a heart attack. Any program that advocates the consumption of energy drinks should be considered potentially dangerous. The ingredients in energy drinks are NOT regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and contain artificial ingredients and stimulants. Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption, often for the treatment of obesity or diabetes. This time of year many people are looking to drop excess weight. In their desire to see rapid results, many start a supplement program such as AdvoCare®. When people talk about Will's accident they say, 'Oh, he’s so lucky to be alive.' It wasn’t luck that saved him. What saved him was the fact that local and Mobile. Last I checked, these particular foods are not considered to be a part of a “healthy” meal plan! The meal plan in the “Max” phase claims to provide “core nutrition” without ever defining what this means. If you have to question the definition, it’s probably not a good idea. The good thing about the meal is the emphasis on lean protein, complex carbs, and non- starchy vegetables. The bad thing about the meal plan is its lack of dairy and fruit, which fall far below the number of daily servings recommended by most nutrition professionals. No amount of supplements can replace the natural vitamins and nutrients you get from these foods. Other Warning Signs About Advo. Care. Numerous reports are popping up online in different forums warning other consumers about the safety of these supplements. People are reporting severe health complications such as gastric pains that require hospitalizations, organ failure, and adverse medication interactions. One of my own corporate wellness clients experienced a very serious medical scare while participating in the 2. Day Challenge. Not only did her blood pressure spike significantly during the program, but she also experienced kidney failure despite having no previous risk factors or pre- existing medical problems. Her doctor immediately told her to stop the supplements, and luckily her kidney function and blood- pressure levels were moving back toward normal after two weeks. To be frank, I’m appalled that products like Advo. Care. It just demonstrates that although many supplements can benefit one’s health, they are not tested and regulated by the FDA. I encourage anyone who wants to try Advo. Care. Stock up on the healthy foods your body needs and you’ll be just fine. The old- fashioned way of losing weight will never change: eat healthy and exercise. Simple, but true. This blog was written by Laura Zavadil, RD, LDNA message from the author.
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