These diets are endorsed by so-called "weight-loss gurus", usually celebrities and popular medical professionals who actually promote these products or books to pocket money.

Fad diets or an eating pattern that promises short-term weight loss are very popular these days. Everyone wants to quickly lose some extra pounds and enjoy the temporary popularity. However, these fad diets might help to lose weight in the short term but some are very unhealthy.

Researchers suggest healthy weight lose regime includes reduced-calorie diet, healthy and nutritional food with physical activity, which will help to lose 1/2 to 2 pounds a week. A healthy diet will also lower the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Another bad decision that people make when they are on a diet is to avoid grain products like bread, pasta and rice, thinking they fatten them. In fact, a person should include whole-grain food products, which contains the entire grain kernel-- the bran, germ, and endosperm. The refined grain products can be avoided as refining process removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins from it.

A healthy diet should include a mix of fruits, veggies, whole grains, protein foods, and low-fat dairy. Also try low-fat protein food products like beans, eggs, fish, lean meat and nuts.

Another myth among foodies are "Low-fat" or "fat-free" technically means no calories. Not so fast!

Many processed low-fat or fat-free foods contain as many calories as the full-fat versions, sometime even more calories, as these will have added flour or sugar to improve flavor and texture after fat is removed.

In addition to improving your diet, remember to get an hour of cardio per day. Start with a brisk walk. After a few weeks, your body will get the need for speed! With the heart rate up and the proper nutrition fueling you, the pounds will evaporate.

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