The Dukan Diet

The Dukan Diet ranked number one on the list of five worst diets of 2012. This popular four-phase diet starts off with a ‘no carb/protein only’ approach that promotes rapid weight loss. It's said to be a favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge's mother and many other celebrities like J Lo and Giselle Bundchen. Cynics of the diet claim it can cause bad breath, constipation and lack of energy plus more serious health risks like cardiovascular disease.

Nov 23, 2012

Seven diets you should never try

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Common short-term problems with fad diets include constipation, bad breath and fatigue, and longer term, some fad diets can be harm to heart health. Think of these diets as the seven deadly sins - avoid at all cost!

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