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What is the baby food diet linked to a number of celebrities?

Jan 13, 2024

04:11

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Lady Gaga

Jennifer Aniston

Cheryl Cole

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The baby food diet, popular among celebrities, promises quick weight loss but lacks fiber and protein, leading to reduced fullness and potential muscle loss.

Extreme diets like the baby food diet are not sustainable and can interfere with our bodies in a negative way, it's better to focus on changing habits for long-term weight management.

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The Baby Food Diet: A Celebrity Fad

The baby food diet is a popular trend among celebrities, promising quick weight loss through low-calorie meals. It involves consuming 10 to 14 jars of baby food per day, replacing the first two meals. While the diet may yield rapid results, it is not recommended for the long term. Baby food lacks fiber and protein, which can result in reduced fullness, increased desire to snack, and potential loss of muscle rather than fat. Additionally, returning to a regular diet can strain the digestive system and lead to digestive issues.

The Baby Food Diet and its Connection to Celebrities

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We've talked about a few gimmick diets in the past on Do You Really Know, and here's another one: the "baby food" diet. Now you may not have heard of it, but it has gained popularity among celebrities worldwide. Rumours have abound in the past suggesting that stars like Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, and Cheryl Cole were embracing it, Due to the quick slimming it promises through low-calorie meals.

The diet involves consuming between ten and fourteen jars of baby food over the course of the day, for a duration of fifteen days. The baby food replaces the first two meals of the day, but in the evening a "normal meal" is allowed. The diet was crafted by renowned American celebrity trainer coach Tracy Anderson in the 2000s.

It sounds pretty extreme though, doesn't it? Aren't extreme diets generally discouraged anyway? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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