The Dieting Mistake That’s Harming Your Health
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted November 25, 2024
You don’t need me to tell you that being overweight has health consequences.
But if you jump from one diet to another in pursuit of weight loss… well, you should rethink that tactic.
A new report suggests that this common practice—yo-yo dieting—could harm your health.
In fact, it could be doing FAR more harm than the extra pounds you’re carrying…
In a recent Nature editorial, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania uncovered worrying evidence that bouncing between different diets negatively affects our cardiovascular health.
They found that dramatic swings between high-fat and low-fat dieting might be doing more harm than good—increasing your risk for heart disease.
The science behind it is eye-opening, to say the least…
When researchers looked at what happens during yo-yo dieting, they found it throws our immune system into disarray.
This disruption leads to increased inflammation and speeds up plaque buildup in our arteries—a condition called atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is a condition that leads to blood vessels around the heart becoming clogged with plaques—and it can pave the way to heart attacks and strokes.
Researchers suggest that every time we drastically change our eating patterns, we’re potentially disturbing our body’s delicate immune balance—and, ultimately, setting off a domino effect that can harm our heart health.
More research is needed to understand this link fully. However, the warning signs are unmistakable. You should avoid the yo-yo dieting and stick to a consistent, healthy diet plan instead.
Sure, quick-fix fad diets might seem tempting when you’re trying to shed those extra pounds. But this research makes it clear that the back-and-forth of yo-yo dieting could set you up for serious health issues down the road.
When it comes to managing your weight and protecting your heart health, slow and steady wins the race. Instead of jumping on the latest diet trend, focus on finding a healthy eating pattern you can stick with for the long haul.
P.S. Discover the eat MORE, weigh LESS “No Fad” diet plan you can stick to for life.
Source:
Rader, D. J., & Creasy, K. T. (2024). Yo-yo dieting accelerates cardiovascular disease by reprogramming the immune system. Nature, 634(8033), 301-303.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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