It's High Time We Ditch These Diet Rules

Often it is seen that getting caught up in trying to eat right makes us stop eating in the way which is right for us. The problem lies due to the fact that there is the presence of an overwhelming surplus of the conflicting information present on the web about what healthy eating is all about. The information overload leaves us feeling helpless, confused and completely out of reach. Since, we wish to feed ourselves and build strength and we keep searching for the 'right' answers, here is the eye opener post for you.

Let us take a quick look at the various diet rules available on the internet which one should immediately do away with:

• Completely cutting out the carbs

The foremost diet rule we read in every post is about cutting down the carbs. But, is that really required? Unless, any food sensitivity or allergy is observed, there is no need to cut down on the carbs for any of the food group. Yes, carbs are not your enemy in any sense. This is because none of the nutrients interfere with the weight loss regime of an individual. Please underline, Carbs or fats or glutens - they don't make you fat. However, cutting these in your diet may make you miss out on certain essential nutrients. For instance, cutting out certain fruits because of the sugar content, may make you miss out the vitamins, fibers, antioxidants and minerals present in it.

•  Not indulging in smart eating

As per the researches done, the people who eat in a slow manner are said to be 40% less likely to become obese. This is because when you eat quickly, the hormones are not given enough time to signal the brain being full. Thus, instead of keeping your portions less, slow down on your speed to eat. To decelerate the eating speed, put down the fork between the bites, swallow food well before digging and indulge in a chatty meal with family and friends. Try spreading your meal in a span of 20 minutes.

•  Low fat peanut butter

Nut butters are considered to be beneficial because they contain unsaturated fats. But when the fat in the peanut butter is taken out, the heart healthy fat's amount also gets reduced and only the filler ingredients and extra sugar remain in the product.

•  Physical effects on body

If you think the new diet will help you with weight loss, then let us get the touchdown to reality. The initial weight loss is nothing but water and muscle, but not fat, which we really want to lose. The diet will lead to a harsh calorie deficit in the body. Thus, instead of focussing on a crash diet, one should get some of the fitness equipment at home and start sweating. Also, dieting leads to a negative impact on the body, including tiredness, constipation, irritability and low nutrient intake.

•  Evil foods and good foods

Well, every diet plan usually categorised some food as good and some as evil. But, is this really required? Or is this really correct? Trans fat and saturated fats are often tagged as evil foods. It is funny how the food items are being categorised from time to time. These are nothing but different types of thinking done by the food experts.

•  Taking diet soda

Diet soda is packed using artificial sweeteners, which is the prime reason for avoiding drinking diet soda in case you are eyeing a certain weight. These artificial sweeteners are actually worse than actual sugar one consumes. They also lead to gastrointestinal issues and may even play a key role in the development of disease related to diabetes.

•  Indulging in super hectic workouts

If you think you need to push yourself for every hardest part of the workout routine, then you are certainly wrong. The workout should not become an obsession. Every workout need not be dripping sweat with a heart beat going fast. Even the full body resistance band workout can help you push yourself to the limit without making you feel burnt out.