5 Worst diet tips you should ignore

More harm than good

They might sound sensible and safe, but there are plenty of diet tips out there that cause more harm than good.

Before you commit to a weight loss plan for the year ahead, take a look at the tips below:

Five diet tips to avoid

1. Swear off forbidden foods. When you cut out all your favourite treats you're much more likely to go on a huge calorie-dense binging spree.
2. Juice all your fruits and veggies. You'll not only eliminate important fibre for your body (found in whole foods), but juicing too many sweet foods (apples, carrots, beets, etc.), can also spike your sugar levels.
3. Skip breakfast to save extra calories. This doesn't only slow down your daily metabolism, but it also usually leads to overdoing it at lunchtime or supper.
4. Stick to only eating fat-free and low-fat products. Most foods that are low in fat are higher in sugar and sodium.
5. Give up all types of fat to lose fat. Good fats, like avos and nuts, protect your heart. When they're paired with a healthy diet, they can help to keep you from being overweight.

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