The Viral Sugar Diet: Miracle or Massive Myth? A Top Dietitian Breaks Down the Truth You Need to Know!
That said, the sugar diet is unlikely to lead to long-term weight loss, Imus cautions. For one, this type of eating plan—like most extreme eating plans—is likely unsustainable. And once you begin eating more fat again, you may start to regain any weight you lost.
The lack of emphasis on protein in the sugar diet can be problematic as well. “One of the risks of low protein intake over time is that your body will start to break down muscle tissue to get the protein it needs to fuel vital functions of the body. This can cause your weight loss efforts to backfire down the road, as a reduction in muscle mass can slow down your metabolism,” Imus says. “We also need to sustain muscle mass for strength and balance, which is especially important with aging,” she adds.
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