The Negative Side of Eating a Negative Calorie Diet Plan

The negative diet calorie plan may sound good in theory; however, your body requires a more balanced diet if you plan on a lifetime of good weight control. The most common form of this diet states that the dieter should eat foods that take more calories to eat, digest, metabolize and expel than the food itself offers. Common foods that fall into this category are fibrous fruits and vegetables such as:

• apples
• carrots
• lettuce
• broccoli
• celery
• blueberries
• onions
• cabbage: see here the diet plan page

To work on this diet, these foods need to be eaten in their natural state, as cooking can change the caloric make-up of the food. While these foods are an essential part of a healthy diet, eating these foods alone for an extended period of time is not healthy for your body. Your body requires a certain amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates to function properly.

Foods listed on negative calorie plans are usually full of non-caloric water and fiber, which will help you feel fuller and ward off hunger pains. Some people even recommend eating a piece of fruit and drinking a glass of water an hour before dinner so you feel fuller and don't consume as much food. Just by adding the recommended fruits and vegetables to your diet (5 a day) can help with weight loss. Too much of a good thing can cause unhealthy weight loss and a poor recipe for keeping off the weight. It would be impossible to keep up with such an extreme diet as healthy eating needs to become a part of your everyday lifestyle, not just a passing fad.

Negative calorie diet plans are based on theory and not scientific fact. The theory being that by consuming those foods that expend more energy to eat, you can eat as much as you want and still lose all the weight you want. Your body requires more than just fruits and vegetables. Even vegans and vegetarians find ways to get enough protein into their diet. The only true way to lose weight and keep the weight off is to eat a balanced diet in moderation and exercise.

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