Fasting to lose weight and detox, the benefits are not yet seen but the harm is already seen

With the desire to lose weight, purify the body, slim the appearance..., some young people choose to fast, including unscientific fasting methods that are harmful to health.

A 41-year-old man in Bac Giang fasted and drank alkaline ionized water mixed with salt for 18 days to purify his body, leading to physical exhaustion - Photo: BVCC

Fasting, risk of malnutrition, exhaustion

Fasting and drinking alkaline ionized water mixed with salt for a long time lacks scientific basis. Drinking alkaline ionized water for a long time, in large amounts, can change the body's normal pH level, causing nausea, muscle spasms, tremors in the hands and feet... Drinking alkaline water combined with fasting causes the body to become exhausted.

Fasting can help you lose weight and detoxify your body, but it should be considered carefully because it poses many potential health risks.

Nutritionists recommend limiting fast food intake. Eat enough nutrients and lots of green vegetables to support healthy weight loss - Illustration: YEN TRINH

Reducing your daily calorie intake is important for weight loss. In fact, some people use long-term fasting, such as intermittent fasting, to burn fat.

This method helps to lose weight, reduce blood cholesterol levels, reduce blood sugar levels...

However, not everyone is suitable for fasting, because it can lead to malnutrition and harm health. In particular, people with health problems are more likely to be at risk if they fast.

Unreasonable fasting can cause the body to lack vitamins and minerals, become weak, reduce resistance, affect the digestive system, memory...

Therefore, weight loss and body cleansing should be done safely and scientifically, avoiding extreme methods that are harmful to health.

Before applying any diet, young people should seek information from reputable sources and consult experts and doctors.

Eating enough meals is... the best policy.

The key to losing weight is cutting calories while still maintaining adequate meals throughout the day.

Instead of fasting, young people should aim for safe and sustainable weight loss methods such as having a reasonable diet and healthy lifestyle.

Instead of losing weight with unproven methods, young people should increase physical activity, exercise, and avoid lethargy - Illustration: YEN TRINH

Young people should eat enough meals with healthy foods. Need to eat a variety of foods, eat enough fiber, protein. Reduce sweets, saturated fats such as lard, margarine, animal organs...

Regarding diet, we should limit fast food, fried foods, soft drinks, etc. because they are high in calories but low in nutrients.

We should pay attention to eating lots of vegetables and fruits because they are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, low in calories, help us feel full longer and make it easier to control our weight.

Besides, we can use white meats such as chicken, duck, fish; fats from olive oil, salmon...; starch from sweet potatoes, oats (longer digestion process, longer fullness).

Young people also need to pay attention to drinking enough water (1.5 - 2 liters/day) to support metabolism, purify the body, and convert excess fat into energy. Avoid drinking soft drinks and alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer.

Exercise, health training

Besides a healthy diet, young people need to maintain an exercise routine.

You can record your eating and exercise progress to monitor and make adjustments when necessary.

Young people can exercise by walking, cycling, doing yoga, swimming... Along with increasing daily activities, it helps burn calories more effectively.

Not only exercise, young people need to pay attention to sleep. Not getting enough sleep 7-8 hours a night can affect hormones and increase appetite. Sleep plays an important role, greatly affecting weight, the risk of being overweight if not getting enough sleep.

Another important factor is that young people need to practice stress management habits. Stress can lead to uncontrolled eating, difficulty maintaining overall health, and affect weight.

Young people can practice yoga, meditate, take deep breaths, walk, exercise... These methods help reduce anxiety, stress, improve health, relax, and increase concentration. Exercise and walking also help the body release hormones that create a feeling of happiness.

Listening to relaxing songs is also a way to improve your mood. Young people should also spend time with family and friends to reduce feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhin-an-giam-can-thanh-loc-loi-dau-chua-thay-da-thay-hai-20241003115216418.htm