The IIFYM diet has risen in popularity over the past few years on a global scale. Anthony Collova, a fitness specialist, created this eating regimen after growing dissatisfied with standard diets. IIFYM is currently practised all around the world due to its adaptability. We consulted renowned Indian health professionals to learn more about this diet because of this. Here is what they said.
Benefits of the IIFYM diet
Improves overall health
IIFYM can be a beneficial learning experience for many people because it emphasises macronutrients rather than calories. IIFYM can assist you with basic repairs. India has a protein deficiency rate of above 70%. To improve your energy, strength, hormonal health, and immunity, adjusting your protein to carb ratio can be a game changer in your fitness path, according to nutritionist Lovneet Batra.
Flexible diet plan
IIFYM advises you to take a more equitable nutrition approach and avoid demonising specific foods or macronutrients. You rapidly learn the accurate calorie and macronutrient composition of the meals you're consuming when you stick to this flexible eating plan. IIFYM is an excellent alternative for people who want to lose weight and build muscle without feeling unduly constrained, according to the nutritionist and certified diabetes educator Dr Archana Batra.
It's for everyone
Even if you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, you can follow the IIFYM diet. For many who find other conventional diets to be excessively restrictive, IIFYM is a pleasant alternative. With this diet, you can be confident that your macronutrient intake is balanced. It also emphasises the idea that when it comes to weight loss, it's the kind of calories we consume rather than the quantity that matters. Additionally, doing so promotes strength development and healthy body composition.
Disadvantages of the IIFYM diet
Lacks Micronutrients
Micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are not tracked in IIFYM. It is a school of thought claiming that the only nutrients to consider when following a diet plan are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Although it might not be the most distinctive approach, the concept might be simple for people to understand. For a balanced diet, it's also necessary to consider vitamins and minerals. According to Dr Rohini Patil, chief executive officer of Nutracy Lifestyle and a nutritionist, these micronutrients are also essential for the body's correct operation and the absorption of the macronutrients.
Does not take health conditions into consideration
IIFYM is not recommended for those with specific medical issues. It is advised to speak with a health professional before beginning this diet. "IIFYM promotes weight loss but disregards an individual's health. Take a straightforward illustration. Say a person has a daily limit of 100 grammes of carbohydrates. 32 grammes of carbohydrates are in one cup of ice cream. According to IIFYM, it was perfectly acceptable if they consumed three scoops of ice cream because it fell under their macro target for carbohydrates.