Scrap ‘quick-fix diets and tea-toxes’ this New Year
A salutary “And Finally” lest you are hoping for a quick fix to slimming off the impact of any Christmas excess!!!
If your New Year resolution is to lose some weight, avoid fad diets, because they don’t work and can be harmful, says NHS England’s top doctor.
Diet pills, “tea-toxes” and appetite suppressant products are no quick fix, says Prof Stephen Powis, NHS medical director.
Products making this claim can have side-effects, including diarrhoea and heart issues, he warns.
Getting in shape safely takes time and requires eating sensibly, and exercise.
As the public gets ready for New Year’s Eve, Prof Powis also warned of the dangers of “party drips” or quick fix hangover cures.