Nutritional Division – Resist the Temptations!
Lena Bauer
2026-03-21
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The nutritional division, as the name indicates, can lead us to attain our desired figure and alter our eating habits with minimal exertion. However, this usually involves forsaking our present diet in favor of dishes or meals that do not appeal to our palate. To achieve the desired outcome, we must consume an unpalatable cabbage soup thrice daily and observe the scale with satisfaction as it displays decreasing values each day.
Do we genuinely receive what we anticipate by practicing so-called miracle diets?
Firstly, we expose ourselves to the risk of nutrient deficiency as these diets are not adequately balanced and varied. The miracle diet often consists of only one nutrient, eliminating, for example, most carbohydrates and fats, and is primarily based on protein. Not without reason, all these components are essential for the proper functioning of the body. The absence of many key nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, can have negative effects on our health, such as weakness, fatigue, reduced immunity, and even anemia. The lack of one nutrient can lead to the lack of others. If we exclude all fats from the diet, we also exclude the vitamins dissolved in them, which are essential for various processes in the human body. A one-sided diet can also lead to an excess of a particular nutrient in the daily menu. If we follow, for example, a protein-rich diet, we can expose the body to acidification, which can lead to problems with skin, hair, nails, and even kidney damage if the diet lasts too long.
Is that truly what we can expect as the outcome of their use?
Upon achieving our desired weight and avoiding the side effects of a restrictive diet, we return with enthusiasm to our favorite foods, as both we and our bodies deserve a small reward now that we look so good. At this point, we can also feel the effects of long-term restrictive diets and begin to overeat. When we feel chronically hungry, our body can no longer withstand the restrictions and as soon as we have the chance to eat, we consume more calories than necessary. Thus, we fall into the trap of the miracle diet and the yo-yo effect - the most common and unavoidable consequence of diets with low calorie content. Our body, exhausted by the restrictions, quickly stores fat to prepare for a similar time in the future, which leads to regaining the kilograms we had so hard to lose, and in the end, we have more weight than before starting the diet.
How to avoid disillusionments associated with dieting and returning to old habits
Weight reduction should be associated with sensible nourishment. Therefore, it is crucial to have a properly designed diet with a suitable energy value, as well as regular physical activity tailored to individual predispositions. Let our diet not only aid us in shedding unwanted pounds but also improve our health condition. The weight reduction phase should mark the beginning of a new healthy lifestyle and a lasting change in our dietary habits. If we are unable to create a suitable diet by ourselves, we can seek the support of a competent nutritionist who will inform us which foods are valuable and which we should avoid in our daily diet. The most important thing is to be content with our new body and not worry about old eating habits that previously contributed to overweight issues.
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