The American Optavia diet has been at the center of an interesting controversy lately. Who knows if anyone is following her in Italy too.
It is natural that after a long winter of “cover and sofa” you want to get back in shape. Dress lightly e show off a toned and lean physique.
Adobe Stock And also detoxify from overeating. This is why we often resort to diets, which may have become famous. But if anyone is adopting the alimentary regime Optavia he might “be disappointed”.
The diet Optavia others is just that a meal plan that offers solutions for various needs. Lose weight, eat healthier, and maintain body weight. It is promoted by an American company named Medifast, which produces substitute foods. They are called “fuels” and as mentioned above “promise” various types of results.
What is the American Optavia diet, and most importantly does it work?
L’ideaAt bottom, it is very respectable and has many advantages. Depending on the goal to be achieved, the company offers ready meal packages. They are greedy, easy to take, low-calorie and obviously rich in vitamins-minerals and low in carbohydrates. They can also be taken 6 a day, between “snacks” and “fuels”, to be alternated with other meat or vegetable dishes.
Along with ready meals, the company provides further information to better achieve the desired goal. That is, exercise, eliminate sweets and fried foods and even alcohol and carbonated drinks. So far, everything is regular. As well as sthe results achieved by many people who have adopted the diet are regular Optavia
What are the “contraindications” of the Optavia diet
There are other studies, however, that put “on the alert” and they advise people to be very careful before starting this diet. Or any of them anyway high protein diet ad. This is because it could cause problems with the intestinal system.
Another appearance who is “contested” to this type of diet is the famous “Effetto yo-yo“. People forced to eat fewer and far fewer calories than necessary tend to resume eating as soon as the diet is over. And they regain the lost kilos very quickly.
Not only that, the Optavia diet gives you the maximum intake 1000 calories per day. On average, an adult needs 2000-2400 calories. A regime so rigid it leads to losing weight but also a lot muscle mass. It also appears that the company’s preparations are composed of large quantities of synthetic sugars, processed vegetable oils and additives. Which are notoriously not good for your health, and which they could decrease the immune defenses or even lead to obesity.
Wanting to find another “flaw” to the Optavia diet, some speak of exorbitant costs. Of course in this case it comes to personal opinions. However, we report that a 7-serving kit (2-3 days depending on the plan) costs $ 20.72. And a supply of 140 servings costs nearly $ 500.
The doubts, however, are manifested above all by the fact that people who adopt the Optavia diet are not followed. Basically, anyone can buy ready-made meals and snacks but then include other foods in the diet. Indeed when deciding to improve nutrition or lose weight, you should consult a nutritionist. That regularly visits, takes measurements and weight, also prescribes blood tests to patients. In conclusion, eating ready meals, even if calibrated, may (also) not work.
(The information in this article is for informational purposes only and concerns scientific studies published in medical journals. Therefore, it does not replace the consultation of a doctor or specialist, and should not be considered for formulating treatments or diagnoses)