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Here's What Nutritionists REALLY Think About All the Most Popular DietsExperts weigh in on the pros and cons of keto, Paleo, Whole30 and more |
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Pros: "The macrobiotic diet emphasizes chewing your food at least 50 times before swallowing to aid digestion and practice mindful eating," Zembroski says. "This is a good thing, as many people eat too fast and chew too little. Chewing your food thoroughly allows you to absorb more nutrients and helps prevent gas and bloating." He also underlines that the macrobiotic diet advocates for the elimination of processed foods and the consumption of organic food and may help regulate abnormal blood-sugar levels as it completely eliminates sugary foods and drinks from one's diet. Silverman adds that it's a "strict and very regimented approach, which is helpful for many people who respond well to structure."
Cons: "The diet relies heavily on grains — 50% of the daily intake — including wheat, which may increase gut permeability (leaky gut) and a whole host of autoimmune diseases," Zembroski says. "Low meat consumption on the macrobiotic diet increases the risk of developing B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia and its multitude of neurological complications." It may also be hard for people to stick with. "This diet takes all the enjoyment out of eating because you're measuring all of your food and you need a lot of time for meal/prep," Silverman says.
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