Fad Diets: Do They Work?
Does a weight loss diet promising quick results sound too good to be true? Here’s what to know about a fad diet. It’s easy to feel pressure to look a certain way, and a diet that promises remarkable results in a short amount of time can sound alluring. However, fad diets are not sustainable in the long term and can wreak havoc on our body’s natural systems. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Jen Hathwell, MS, RD, a registered dietitian at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, says there are common red flags associated with fad