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If you\u2019ve ever struggled with your weight, you\u2019ve likely come up against diet culture \u2013 those restrictive diets that cut out entire food groups, or cut down your calories to near-starvation amounts. Well 2021 comes with a sigh of relief: diet culture is dead.<\/p>\n

Any dietician worth their salt will tell you that restrictive diets are not good for you, and they\u2019re not sustainable. No one wants to go their whole life without chocolate, or potatoes, or that end-of-the-week relaxation drink. Yet that is what restrictive diets demand. And they seem to think we can keep it up forever!<\/p>\n

The problem with diet culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides the body issues that diet culture normalises, the restrictive diets that come with the concept of being super skinny, or really buff, can be very harmful. A permanent high-protein diet, for example, can do a lot of damage to your kidneys, which are not meant to process so much protein. A diet containing a lot of fat, but no carbs, can cause serious heart problems and high cholesterol. Cutting our carbs entirely deprives your body of its favourite energy source and brain food. In addition, these rapid weight-loss diets may work at first, but they are not sustainable. When you gain your weight back \u2013 which you will \u2013 you tend to gain even more back than you lost.<\/p>\n

How to maintain weight in a healthy way<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a simple answer, and won\u2019t come as a surprise: The best way to maintain a healthy weight is to stick to a well-balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and get enough exercise. There is no one-size-fits-all diet or exercise program. How much you eat, how much water you need to drink, and how much you exercise depends entirely on your own body\u2019s needs. It\u2019s important to be aware of how you react to exercise and certain foods, and adapt accordingly. Of course, a registered dietician can always help you create a meal plan that works well for you.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in a well-balanced diet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To start with, your diet must contain all the basic food groups:<\/p>\n