sHocK Diets

have you fallen victim to these?

tea diets

so-called detox teas have a laxative effect, helping you feel trimmer, but they come with risks. “laxatives can be addictive and abuse of them can cause ibs and damage to organs,” says laura.

raw Food diets

eating only raw fruit and vegetables until 4pm each day. the idea is that eating ‘live’ plant enzymes and vitamins boosts cell regeneration to treat conditions such as diabetes and cancer, but in reality, it cuts out vital nutrients. “What’s more, many vitamins need a helping of fat for the body to absorb them,” says eve.

appetite suppressants

drinks and lollies that reduce your appetite come with risks. “many of them are just water, which bloat you and diminish feelings of hunger,” warns eve. “all these things take us away from our hunger and fullness signals.” w&h