Five fad diets to avoid

Atkins diet

This one is a low-carbohydrate diet high in saturated fats, low in fibre, and lacking essential nutrients

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Lemonade diet or master cleanse

A liquid-only diet, this one lacks crucial nutrients and leads to nutrient deficiencies. It mainly relies on lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper

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Cabbage soup diet

It involves consuming large quantities of cabbage soup and a specific list of other foods for seven days

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Baby food diet

It involves incorporating baby food into an adult`s daily eating routine. It requires one to substitute regular meals with baby food

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Blood type diet

As the name goes, it involves eating foods based on one’s blood type. It lacks scientific basis, and the food restrictions may lead to nutritional deficiencies

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