{"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><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" 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-3\" 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-4\" 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-5\" 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-6\" 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-7\" 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-8\" 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-9\" 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-10\" 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-11\" 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-12\" 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-13\" 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-14\" 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-15\" 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-16\" 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-17\" 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;\"><\/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. If you aim for a healthy weight loss with the further maintenance of the target weight, you may try following the Mediterranean diet. If you want to slim [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7314,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"coauthors":[102,87],"class_list":["post-7310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>500-Calorie Diet: Ultimate Weight Loss Solution Or Danger To Health? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for a quick way to shed pounds? 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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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