Dietitian Gamze Ustabaş warns against single‑type and single‑meal diets

Turkish dietitian Gamze Ustabaş cautions that diets based on a single food type or a single daily meal can trigger the body’s “starvation metabolism,” leading to rapid weight regain and long‑term health issues. She explains that such regimens often cause mineral and vitamin deficiencies, electrolyte imbalance, insulin fluctuations, and can aggravate chronic diseases. In severe cases, protein shortage may result in hair loss and skin problems.

Ustabaş advises a varied diet that includes carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals, and recommends consuming fish at least twice a week for its omega‑3 benefits. She notes that pregnant women should avoid large fish due to potential risks. The warning is aimed at individuals seeking quick weight loss, especially during summer months.