Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3279: Is Dieting Bad For Your Health? AND Is Cheese Good For You? Dairy Cheese Alternatives by Dr. Monali Y Desai
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Feb 1, 2026 Dr. Monali Y. Desai, a health and family-focused nutrition writer, talks about yo-yo dieting and its links to increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk. She highlights making slow, sustainable food changes. She also compares dairy cheese with nut, oat, and coconut alternatives and recommends nut-based cheeses for lower unhealthy fat and better protein.
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Weight Fluctuations Harm Heart Health
- Weight variability from yo-yo dieting links to higher heart attack and stroke risk.
- It also worsens blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol long-term.
Yo-Yo Dieting Breaks Weight Regulation
- Repeated weight cycling may impair the body's long-term weight-regulation system.
- This breakdown can make future weight loss harder and promote long-term weight gain.
Build Habits With Small Gradual Changes
- Make healthy eating changes slowly so they become sustainable lifestyle habits.
- Start small (e.g., one healthier meal per week) and build gradually to troubleshoot obstacles.