Tag: Weight loss fads

According to numerous online claims, a simple 7-second coffee ritual can supposedly kickstart your metabolism and curb hunger. This concept, known as the 'coffee loophole,' has morphed into the popular query: 'what is the 7 second breakfast drink?', a viral weight loss trend sweeping social media platforms like TikTok and Pinterest.

In 2023, a TikTok influencer claimed to have lost 80 pounds on a peculiar daily regimen, sparking a viral fad known as the mustard diet. This trend, which pairs mustard with cottage cheese, raw vegetables, and sausage, has garnered millions of views and prompted widespread discussion about its effectiveness and safety.

According to nutritionists, the popularized Cabbage Soup Diet is designed for short-term use, typically no longer than seven days, and is not a sustainable or nutritionally complete long-term eating plan. This leads many to question if eating cabbage soup every day is actually good for you, or if the risks outweigh the benefits.

According to the CDC, approximately 70% of American adults are overweight or have obesity, leading many to seek quick-fix solutions for stubborn abdominal fat. This desperation often fuels popular but unfounded trends, such as the claim that drinking salt water can help reduce belly fat.