DIFFERENT TYPES OF
FAD DIET
By -Geet Nagpal
Keto diet
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) is a low carb, high
fat diet that offers many health benefits.
The ketogenic diet is a mainstream dietary therapy
that in medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control
epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn
fats rather than carbohydrates.
The fat eaten in the ketogenic diet converts into
ketones, compounds that provide an excellent source
of energy for brain.
By ingesting high amounts of fat, the body enters a
state known as ketosis where it begins using ketones
for energy rather than sugars.
Being in a state of ketosis is shown to reduce
inflammation, boost memory and increase energy.
Pros & Cons of Keto Diet
Pros Cons
Difficult to Sustain.
Supports weight loss. Calorie Depletion and Nutrient
Improves acne. Deficiency.
Helpful in treating conditions Bad Fats in Practice.
such as cancer Parkinson's and Food Obsession.
Alzheimer's. Can cause some short-term side effects
and keto flu symptoms.
May improve heart health. Tend to taste poorly.
May protect brain function.
Improves PCOS symptoms.
The bottom line :Ayurveda always recommends eating a natural, seasonal diet, and the
ketogenic diet doesn’t suit this criterion. This diet is full of contradictions and unnatural
aspects. So, if you feel compelled to eat this way, it’s best to only follow the ketogenic diet for
a few weeks at most.
Remember : No diet is right for everyone.
Atkins Diet
The Atkins diet is a low carb diet,
usually recommended for weight loss.
The Atkins diet is a low carb diet,
usually recommended for weight loss.
Pros & Cons of Atkin Diet
GM Diet
The GM diet, also known as the General Motors diet, is a plan that promises to help
you lose up to 15 pounds (6.8 kg) in just one week. Each day of the GM diet
permits you to eat different foods or food groups
Pros & Cons of GM Diet
Pros Cons
Loose up to 15 pounds(6.8kgs) Difficult to Sustain
in just a week. Lacks essential nutrients.
Improves Digestion Process Lack of scientific backing
Temporary weight loss
Enhances body's ability to burn
Slows down metabolic rate
fat
Not everyone can follow this diet
Get rid of toxins& impurities in Can loose some muscle mass which
your body. is unhealthy thing
The bottom line :One has to remember that GM diet is a FAD diet and cannot
help in long term sustainable weight loss.
It can lead to physical weakness.
Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that's based on the traditional
cuisines of Greece, Italy and other countries that border the
Mediterranean Sea. Plant-based foods, such as whole grains, vegetables,
legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, are the foundation of the diet.
Pros & Cons of Mediterranean Diet
Pros Cons
Balanced and flavorful Additional guidance may be necessary for certain
conditions
Supports diabetes prevention and Food are costly
management Allows alcohol intake
Aids in Weight management Time consuming
May fall short of nutrients
Promotes heart health No specific guidelines to follow
Has mental health benefits Dietary restriction
Associated with cancer prevention
Environmentally friendly
The bottom line : It is typically high in vegetables, fruits ,whole grains,
beans ,nuts , seeds and olive oil .The focus on plant based meals with healthy fats is
very much in alignment with Ayurveda recommendations for diet .
Cabbage Soup Diet
The Cabbage Soup Diet is a short-term weight loss diet.
As the name implies, it involves eating large quantities of cabbage soup.
The diet say that it can help you lose up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) in a single week,
but many health experts warn that the diet is unhealthy and its results
unsustainable.
Pros Cons
Lose weight quickly, no The soup is not very filling so
portion control needed it's likely you'll feel hunger
and it's likely you'll gain the
weight back VERY quickly
Confused which Diet to follow?
Follow Ayurvedic Diet
Don’t suppress Eat according to your Eat food in there
appetite constitution natural form
Eat food with a calm
Stop eating 3 hrs.
mind
before bedtime
Eat food cooked at
home Follow dincharya Avoid virudahara
Ayurvedic Diet
1. In Ayurveda, a balanced diet does not revolve around
fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
2. There is no concept of calories, vitamins, and minerals.
3. According to Ayurveda, each person has his own
individual constitution (like genetic code) .
4. We’re all very, very different, and there’s no real one-
diet-fits-all approach.
5. There’s going to be a new diet literally every month.
6. It’s not just a fad, and it gives you an idea of how your
individual, mind-body type will respond to one of these
new diets.
Thank You
