Revealed, the six diets you should try to AVOID this year..

If your New Year's resolutions have got you panic dieting again, you're not alone. But now a nutritionist has offered her advice on some of the most popular diets floating around this year - all of which claim to help keep the fat away. May Simpkin, based in London, warned that some of the most prominent have no proof and should be avoided at all costs. In a piece for Healthista, she slammed the detox juicing fad, the rise of so-called 'superfoods' and low calorie diets. 

 

Detox juice 'fast' diet: It might sound like the perfect quick fix option, particularly if you're not a fan of fruits and vegetables and perhaps a reluctant cook. Although juices tend to contain fewer calories than a full meal, it will also depend on what juices you choose. If prolonged past two or three days, you can end up consuming very little calories which rather than aiding weight loss, can send your body into 'starvation mode', where the body will slow down your metabolism in a bid to conserve calories, in effect, making it harder to lose weight. One of the main drawbacks with juicing is that you are removing all the valuable fibre..
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which you need to ensure a healthy digestive system. Our gut has both good and bad bacteria and it is important to ensure a healthy balance. The good bacteria feed on fibre and will thrive if your diet includes plenty of fibre. In doing so, you will ensure a healthy gut flora and therefore avoid any unnecessary digestive discomfort. It is also sometimes marketed as a method of flushing toxins out of your body, which again, at this time of year can sound appealing. 

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By May Simpkin For Healthista