If you spend a lot of time on social media, you probably already know about the F-Factor Diet. It's a high fiber diet intended for weight loss, created by Tanya Zuckerbrot. Tanya is also a nutritionist, and has built a high profile brand around the diet, serving as the official dietitian to the Miss Universe Organization. She has become a media personality and has created a line of high fiber food supplements, and branded clothes and accessories.
In 2020 fashion influencer Emily Gellis spoke publicly about what she considered the dangers of the diet, purporting a variety of negative side effects from the diet, including rash, GI distress, hair loss, bloating and psychological symptoms. Zuckerbrot has denied these allegations, and brought a lawsuit against Emily Gellis. The lawsuit ( I think there are several suits) has not yet been settled. There's a lot of not so nice media talk back and forth about the two women involved, and the diet itself.
Tanya has written a book outlining the program. It's a high fiber, low net carbs diet. The first phase of the diet allows only 35 net carbs per day. That number increases over time, but it's the side effects and long term effects that have people concerned.
While the lawsuits are not yet settled, you can listen to the podcast, The F-Factor, as I have, and find out more details about the women involved and the diet itself. There's always a new weight loss program out there, and this is just one of hundreds that will probably come and go. Some people are gaining financially, and others, while they may be losing weight, may also be jeopardizing their health.
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