According to the American Heart Association (AHA), fad diets violate the first rule of good nutrition: eat a variety of foods. Fad diets recommend exactly the opposite, promoting low protein/low calorie foods or liquids. However, your body needs more than that. The American Dietetic Association, the U.S. Surgeon General, and the American Medical Association all recommend using the Food Guide Pyramid to plan a healthy balance of nutrition, according to Dietitian.com.
The lack of protein and nutrients in fad diets often shocks the body. Even though the diet appears to be working, no fat is initially lost. Instead, up to 10 pounds of necessary fluids may be flushed from the body. This can leave you malnourished and dehydrated.
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