{"id":7310,"date":"2020-07-21T13:44:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T13:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=7310"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"500-calorie-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"500-Calorie Diet: Ultimate Weight Loss Solution Or Danger To Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#The_Basics_Of_A_Healthy_Weight_Loss\" >The Basics Of A Healthy Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#The_Concept_Of_A_500-Calorie_Diet\" >The Concept Of A 500-Calorie Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#What_To_Eat_On_The_500-Calorie_Diet\" >What To Eat On The 500-Calorie Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Non-Starchy_Vegetables\" >Non-Starchy Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Fruits_And_Fruit_Freshers\" >Fruits And Fruit Freshers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Foods_To_Avoid_On_The_500-Calorie_Diet\" >Foods To Avoid On The 500-Calorie Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Benefits_Of_The_500-Calorie_Diet\" >Benefits Of The 500-Calorie Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Risks_And_Dangers_Of_The_500-Calorie_Diet\" >Risks And Dangers Of The 500-Calorie Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Decreased_Bone_Strength\" >Decreased Bone Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Nutritional_Deficiency\" >Nutritional Deficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Muscle_Loss\" >Muscle Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Increased_Risk_Of_Gallstones\" >Increased Risk Of Gallstones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Lack_Of_Healthy_Fats\" >Lack Of Healthy Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Metabolic_Changes\" >Metabolic Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Basics_Of_A_Healthy_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>The Basics Of A Healthy Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a great abundance of different nutrition plans, you are promised to achieve your desired results in a desirable method. If you aim for a healthy weight loss with the further maintenance of the target weight, you may try following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to slim down fast, some suggest sticking to a 500 calorie diet. But it is important to remember that no matter the result, you should always put your wellness and health first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy weight loss includes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a well-balanced nutritional plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and regular exercise. Your diet should be rich in all the vital nutrients, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proteins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, complex carbs, unsaturated fats, essential vitamins, and minerals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326132\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In order to shed pounds, you need to burn more calories than you consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Nutritionists recommend that an average adult man should consume around 2500 calories a day, and an average adult woman\u2019s daily caloric intake should contain about 2000 calories, (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) thus consuming 2000 and 1500 calories respectively is likely to lead to weight loss. You can calculate your own daily caloric needs with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories burned calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So if consuming fewer calories than you burn is the base of the slimming process, does following the 500 calories diet bring you desired results, or only damage your health? As it creates a great caloric deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Concept_Of_A_500-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>The Concept Of A 500-Calorie Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 500 calorie diet belongs to a group of very-low-calorie diets (VLCD), clearly, from its name, it restricts the daily caloric intake to 500 calories. The VLCDs are sometimes prescribed by doctors to help people with obesity, especially before surgeries, as reducing body fat may reduce the operative time, blood loss, and the risk of complications (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322220\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Besides that, some people tend to use it as a rapid weight loss tool, which may not be a healthy choice, especially if followed for a longer period. One of the main rules of this nutritional plan is that it always requires medical supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30656 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"500 calorie diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_On_The_500-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>What To Eat On The 500-Calorie Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the foods that the 500 calorie diet allows you to eat:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Starchy_Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Non-Starchy Vegetables<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include carrots, beetroots, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, scallion, and parsnip. They are low in calories but packed with essential nutrients. The only rule here is that you need to make sure to pre-wash them before consuming them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_And_Fruit_Freshers\"><\/span><b>Fruits And Fruit Freshers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits, just like vegetables, are a vital part of any diet, especially for a very-low-calorie one. They are filled with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and minerals and are still relatively low in calories. You can also consume them in the form of freshers. The 500 calorie diet specifies that you should avoid high glycemic indexes (GI) fruits, such as grapes, pineapple, and mangos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39911 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg\" alt=\"500 calorie diet plan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-8.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-cooked chicken and shrimps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salads, stir-fried, saut\u00e9ed and blanched food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using these methods of food preparation will reduce the disruption of valuable enzymes and phytonutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil sprays or spritzes, lime juice, salt, and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These low-calorie salad dressings will add some flavor to your meal without drastically increasing its caloric value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31362 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"500 calorie diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_To_Avoid_On_The_500-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Foods To Avoid On The 500-Calorie Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 500 calorie diet plan excludes the following foods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Canned foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Dried fruits<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sugary foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (candies, cakes, pastries, baked sweets, desserts, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Processed foods <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(sausages, salami, and others)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sweetened drinks <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(soda, store juices, energy drinks, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_The_500-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of The 500-Calorie Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its great caloric restrictions, the 500 calorie diet does not have that many benefits. Some may suggest that one of the main benefits of this diet is rapid weight loss. This may be beneficial for people who need to shed pounds to prevent health risks and follow this nutritional plan for a short time and under the medical supervision of specialists. In other cases, this diet may be quite harmful to your health and bear a lot of risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32593 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"500 calorie diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_And_Dangers_Of_The_500-Calorie_Diet\"><\/span><b>Risks And Dangers Of The 500-Calorie Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extremely restrictive nature of the 500 calorie diet is not a safe variant for a lot of people. It is recommended that you should avoid this dietary plan if you suffer from the following conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322220\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallstones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you haven\u2019t experienced any of the abovementioned health problems, this diet can be quite dangerous for you, bearing the following risks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33159 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4881-1024x576.png\" alt=\"500 calorie diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4881.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4881-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4881.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4881.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decreased_Bone_Strength\"><\/span><b>Decreased Bone Strength<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a diet that restricts a great number of calories for a long period may lead to a lack of essential minerals, which in turn decreases bone mineral density and weakens the bones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4217506\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_Deficiency\"><\/span><b>Nutritional Deficiency<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the aspects that almost all very-low-calorie diets have in common is the increased risk of nutritional deficiencies. Research shows that following the low-calorie diet for a long period may lead to a lack of several essential vitamins and minerals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3404899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It can also cause diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, and disruption of the menstrual cycle. Lack of fiber in your nutrition plan can cause constipation. This reduces the effectiveness of the immunity system and increases the risk of contracting different illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_Loss\"><\/span><b>Muscle Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 500 calorie diet weight loss process includes not only reducing your fat, but also muscle mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meal-plans-to-lose-weight\/\">Meal Plans To Lose Weight: Simple Diet Plans, Menus, and Hacks to Lose Pounds Faster<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"500 calorie diet plan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Risk_Of_Gallstones\"><\/span><b>Increased Risk Of Gallstones<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies showed that sticking to a VLCD, such as a 500 calorie diet, may increase the risk of developing gallstones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3921672\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which occur in the gallbladder and block the bile duct, causing abdominal pain. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_Of_Healthy_Fats\"><\/span><b>Lack Of Healthy Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As fats are often rich in calories, the 500 calorie diet limits their consumption. The critically limited intake of healthy fats can reduce the absorption of essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, causing deficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metabolic_Changes\"><\/span><b>Metabolic Changes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that a rapid weight loss caused by a low-calorie diet reduced the resting metabolic rate (RMR) (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10378389\/\">3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Following a VLCD for a long time may slow your metabolism, causing you to regain weight after you return to your original eating pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 500 calorie diet plan is very limiting and restrictive. It is often prescribed to people who suffer from obesity and requires medical supervision. Without that, it is considered an unhealthy way of losing weight and may have a lot of negative effects. Although it promises a rapid weight loss, you should never put your health at stake. That is why, try to stick to a diet that creates a moderate caloric deficit, while providing you with all the essential nutrients. But before making any changes in your nutritional plan, please consult your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=500_Calorie_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 tips for healthy eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nhs.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10378389\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of a low-calorie diet on resting metabolic rate and serum tri-iodothyronine levels in obese children<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1999, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3404899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micronutrient deficiency in obese subjects undergoing low calorie diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3921672\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of symptomatic gallstones and cholecystectomy after a very-low-calorie diet or low-calorie diet in a commercial weight loss program: 1-year matched cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4217506\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Loss and Bone Mineral Density<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326132\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the 6 essential nutrients?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322220\">What to know about the 500-calorie diet<\/a> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Basics Of A Healthy Weight Loss With a great abundance of different nutrition plans, you are promised to achieve your desired results in a desirable method. 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Midland, Kristen Fleming, RD","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5483f9bd10a09a7986e1527fac979630"},"headline":"500-Calorie Diet: Ultimate Weight Loss Solution Or Danger To Health?","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/"},"wordCount":1332,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1333583768-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Diets"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Basics Of A Healthy Weight Loss<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a great abundance of different nutrition plans, you are promised to achieve your desired results in a desirable method. If you aim for a healthy weight loss with the further maintenance of the target weight, you may try following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to slim down fast, some suggest sticking to a 500 calorie diet. But it is important to remember that no matter the result, you should always put your wellness and health first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy weight loss includes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a well-balanced nutritional plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and regular exercise. Your diet should be rich in all the vital nutrients, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proteins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, complex carbs, unsaturated fats, essential vitamins, and minerals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326132\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In order to shed pounds, you need to burn more calories than you consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Nutritionists recommend that an average adult man should consume around 2500 calories a day, and an average adult woman\u2019s daily caloric intake should contain about 2000 calories, (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) thus consuming 2000  ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/","name":"500-Calorie Diet: Ultimate Weight Loss Solution Or Danger To Health? - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/500-calorie-diet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_1333583768-scaled.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Are you looking for a quick way to shed pounds? 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