Image: [JungKook] via Facebook
The Korean pop culture has made a global impact, and with each passing day, it is increasing even more. from music, lifestyle, fashion, to even food, Korean culture has had a great influence. As of now, it can be said that there is no sign that the craze will reduce in any way. However, people are now exploring more about this specific culture. It has been seen that people are trying to learn more about Korean health and wellness. Right now, everyone from all around the globe is more obsessed with this specific culture because renowned pop bands like Blackpink, BTS, Stray Kids, EXO, and Twice are doing live streams. In the live streams, they are talking about what they are doing in a day. And the fans are trying to follow them just like their idols do.
As people have come to know about such a diet plan, it is coming to see that everyone is quite curious. Whenever this kind of celebrity diet plan comes out, it creates a sensation on the internet. Along with the fans from all around the world, people from Kolkata have also become quite intrigued about this concept. OMAD is quite a popular diet plan among all celebrities. And it is possible for them because they have access to the best nutritionists and medical team, who make it possible for them.
In this kind of situation, the problem is that the celebrities have access to the best medical teams. But when their fans find such concepts interesting, they do not have the privilege to reach out to the best supervisors in the market. Thus, it ends up as uncertified content online that misleads the easily manipulable young audiences. They just fall for such things because their idol is also doing the same thing. If you are an ARMY from India, especially Kolkata, and found OMAD an interesting concept, then you must learn this-
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Is the OMAD diet safe to follow?
It has been seen that Kolkata has a large number of BTS followers. So, it is quite obvious that the latest discovery of Jungkook’s diet plan has created a buzz among everyone in this specific city as well. However, a lot of question arises at the same time, which cannot be neglected. It is important to understand whether this OMAD is safe to follow without any supervision. That is why an expert dietician, Srinwanti Dutta, has stated, ‘Jungkook has an exclusively personal medical team, consisting of doctors, dietitians, and other specialists. They continuously monitor all the parameters of his body. He can easily afford it due to his immense wealth. That’s not possible for an ordinary citizen in India’.
On the other hand, Ipshita Chakraborty, another professional from the same field, stated, ‘Children or adolescents are still in a growing phase, so their nutritional requirement is entirely different from those of a mature adult. They have to concentrate on studying, so for that, their nutrition matters a lot. You cannot follow influencers on the internet, who mostly share grossly non-science based advice’.
According to the experts, nutritionists, it is understood that OMAD is only possible under great supervision for adults. It is an absolute no for adolescents because they require a lot of nutrition for their growth. So, from this age group, who are thinking about following their favorite oppa’s diet plan, they should know that it is not appropriate in any way.
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Is the OMAD diet plan possible through a Bengali meal?
The OMAD diet plan is quite hard when it comes to getting all the essential nutrients. When people are not eating for a long time, a lot of problems can occur. The most common side effects are hormonal imbalance, frequent dizziness, hypoglycemic shock, and even fertility issues. So, it is definitely not advised for regular people. Srinwanti Dutta has said ‘During the first 24 hours of fasting, the body uses up its stored glycogen to maintain blood sugar levels. As fasting continues, the body is forced to draw energy from muscle protein and fat, increasing fat breakdown and glucose production from non-carbohydrate sources’.
She has even added ‘With prolonged fasting, the body enters a state of ketogenesis, where ketone bodies become the primary source of energy. Excessive ketone production over long periods can lead to dizziness, hypoglycaemia, confusion, hormonal imbalance and, in severe cases, ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening. Such extreme diets can also disrupt menstrual cycles and fertility in women’.
However, when it comes to a Bengali meal, even then, getting all the nutrients through only one meal in a day is nearly impossible. Ipshita Chakraborty has mentioned, ‘For someone who exercises regularly, it is extremely difficult to meet the body’s daily nutritional and protein requirements in just one meal, even if it includes fish, chicken, dal or curd, as in a typical Bengali diet. One-meal plans often fail to provide adequate micronutrients and trace elements, increasing the risk of deficiencies, hair fall and loss of skin elasticity. Nutrition directly affects overall health and appearance’. Therefore, it is better to avoid such a dangerous diet plan just because your favorite idol follows it.
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What are the alternatives of OMAD plan?
Instead of OMAD, there are variant diet plans, which can be suitable for most people. There is intermittent fasting, which is much safer compared to this. It helps to get that desired physique in lesser risk. So, opting for this can be much more helpful for the masses. Ipshita Chakraborty has stated, ‘If they want to lose weight, or if they want to do something, they can try intermittent fasting, but intermittent fasting also must not be internet driven; it has to be under the supervision of a proper dietician, who can guide what needs to be taken, when to be taken, what needs to be avoided’.
On the other hand, Srinwanti Dutta has said ‘A healthy meal plan includes carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Swap refined cereals for whole grains and millets to manage weight and blood sugar. Load up on fibre-rich foods like salads, veggies, and fruits to prevent overeating and get antioxidants. Eat small, frequent meals and exercise daily to maintain an ideal weight’.
Even when you are following any specific diet plan, it is important to find a healthy option. The first priority for everyone should be their health. If you are not getting sufficient nutrition, then after a long time, it can cause more problems. Thus, falling for concepts like OMAD is not advised for anyone without expert supervision.
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