Side effect of the diet

With the 13-point diet, much depends on the user himself. In general, all food groups are allowed, whereby foods rich in fat and carbohydrates are given a higher point value. Those who eat less carbohydrates as part of their diet may experience reduced performance, concentration and circulation problems.

If the intake of healthy fats is too low, serious health problems such as hormonal imbalances can also occur, as well as an insufficient intake of vitamins, trace elements and dietary fibre. A too low intake of proteins also leads to a loss of muscle mass. The food pyramid provides information on how to create a healthy and wholesome diet.

Criticism of the diet

Since this diet is very easy to follow due to the labelling of the food with a point value, the learning effect is low. The danger here is to gain weight again during the transition to a normal diet. In addition, the participant is left completely in the dark about how large the portions may be in each case.

The points can also be very tight, as they are not individually tailored to the user. Some people may experience an excessive energy deficit, which may even lead to nutritional deficiencies. Although sport is integrated into the diet, it can also be misused to relativize an unhealthy lifestyle (for example, the intake of alcohol or high-fat foods). For this reason, a balanced, healthy and wholesome diet should also be given preference within the 13-point diet.

What are the risks of this diet?

If performed incorrectly, the point diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies if the eating habits are not balanced. Overall, the amount of energy is too low for people who are particularly overweight, which can be accompanied by a significant reduction in performance. Since the learning effect of the diet is very low, there is also the risk of gaining weight again after the diet is over. The diet is suitable for a short period of time, but should not be carried out as a long-term diet.