Bad diet: fatigue, diarrhea, what are the symptoms?

Bad diet is as a result of a nutritional imbalancewhich may be due to Excessive consumption of industrial and/or ultra-processed products Or, conversely, to influencesA highly restricted diet. This situation, if it continues, can be preferred nutritional deficienciesIt weakens the immune system and even causes serious illnesses.

What is a bad diet?

An unbalanced diet is mainly based on the consumption of ultra-processed products (sweet cereals, cookies, desserts, frozen meals, instant soups, etc.), Which will not cover the daily nutritional requirements that are beneficial to health. “When we talk about “unhealthy diets,” we mainly think of “ready-to-eat foods,” ultra-processed foods, and fast food. But some restrictive diets, for example hypocalcine, can lead to a poor dietsays Alexi Coulson, registered dietitian and nutritionist. Poor diet leads nutritional deficiency than it will affect Physical, mental and emotional health Then fit Some chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes… “Of course, the impact of a bad diet varies from person to person.Alexei Coulson notes.

What are the warning symptoms of malnutrition?

Various symptoms will appear over time:

• hair lossAnd
• soft and/or brittle nails,
• premature aging of the skin,
• cognitive decline
• chronic fatigue
• Weight gain or loss
• Thus, a bad diet will, in the long run, weaken a person’s immune system: hence they will become more susceptible to disease and less receptive to treatment. Therefore, recovery is often much longer and more difficult.

What are the consequences of malnutrition?

The persistence of malnutrition and the onset of symptoms can have severe public health consequences.

► digestive disorders It may present (constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain) and may sometimes be a sign of chronic inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

► Others chronic diseases It can, in the course of a poor diet in the long run, manifest itself as diabetes, obesity or even some types of cancer or cardiovascular disease.

► A poor diet can also have an effect on a person’s emotional state: it is Promotes stress, anxiety and depression… Over the course of half a century, we have observed a clear progression of food-related illnesses, the opposite of our consumer society…”Alexi Colson adds.

Who consults for a better diet?

In order to accompany and deal with bad eating habits, it is possible to consult Nutrition specialist A dietitian or nutritionist. You can also seek advice from your GP. Also be aware that there are several reference sites that provide interesting information on the issue of food: the site Eat movement A good example, it offers balanced recipe ideas, activities, and tips for getting moving. “We find there Up-to-date dietary recommendations And a lot of practical information. All information is based on scientific studies and is the subject of the National Program for Healthy Nutrition that I launched Public Health France. The site also exists in the same spirit The first 1000 days for young parents.

What solutions to find a good diet?

“The main solution to finding a balanced diet is to be aware of your diet mistakes and then want to change them.Alexie Colson insists. You need to analyze your daily intake by diversifying the products consumed and moving to the least processed products possible: natural frozen or canned vegetables, uncooked starches and legumes, unsaturated meats, fish and poultry and / or baked goods … “Eating a well-balanced diet should not be synonymous with it Loss of taste pleasurequite the opposite, and it should be easy to make: the idea is not to spend two hours a day in the kitchenIn addition to a balanced diet, Hydration throughout the day plays an important role in nutritional balance. as Do regular physical activity To balance the energy balance between calorie intake and expenditure.

Thanks to Alexie Colson, dietitian and dietician at Diaconesses Croix St Simon Hospital Group and at Liberal