Fad diets don’t help. Dieticians and nutritionists have been saying this for far too long. Yet, social media, marketing gimmicks, and the obsession to look a certain way continue to trick many individuals who want to lose weight.  
 
Following a fad diet or not, each one of us tries to follow a certain diet that helps us align with our fitness goals. However, not all of us succeed in achieving the desired results. We sat down with two nutrition and diet experts to gain relevant insights on the harmful effects following fad diets can have on our health and tips to adopt a healthy diet.  

“Fad diets are temporary, trendy eating plans that often promise quick weight loss through specific food restrictions or exaggerated claims,” says Vidhi Chawla, dietician, and founder of Fisico Diet and Aesthetic Clinic. She adds, “They are generally not considered a healthy or sustainable way to manage weight. 
 
“Quick fixes seldom provide lasting results. While following a fad diet may lead to initial weight loss, most of these diets are not sustainable in the long term and can be detrimental to overall health,” explains Tanya Mehra, certified child nutritionist, nutrition and yoga practitioner.