Everything You Need to Know About the OMAD Trend

Ever heard of the trending OMAD diet and wondered what is? We've got you covered, read on to know more about it.

The One Meal a Day - OMAD is the newest trend to join the list of diet plans online. With netizens becoming more health conscious by the day and wanting to be in the best shape, many diet plans are emerging on social media platforms.

The emerging fitness culture motivates individuals to choose the best lifestyle choices to lead a healthy life. Film Industry also has a very influential role in the emergence of the diet culture, with movie-artists restricting food consumption to maintain a certain body type.

One-meal-a-day (OMAD) is now taking over the wellness world; the diet focuses on intermediate fasting where the individual only consumes one meal a day. Popular actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar follow this wellness method in their 50s.

Well-known film director Karan Johar revealed on his instagram live in April 2024 that to maintain a lean body he was eating just one meal in a day to shed weight. The legend of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan in an interview with the Guardians in August 2024 said he follows OMAD as a personal choice. This led the trend to gain public attention, and many decided to try the diet methods themselves.

The OMAD diet is not a one-size-fits-all solution; even celebrities have continuous health monitoring. People with thyroid disorder, diabetes and eating disorders are advised to avoid, unless suggested by Medical professionals. Alternative options like simply eating nutrient-dense, portion-controlled food may offer the same results and offer better balance, supply fewer risks. To many individuals OMAD might appear like a quick fix for body transformation, especially when the culture is pursued by celebrities. Individuals are advised to focus on nutrition food and overall well being and not just cutting Calories,

This article is authored by Sherin MJ as part of internship program with Deccan Chronicle.

Everything You Need to Know About the OMAD Trend

The One Meal a Day - OMAD is the newest trend to join the list of diet plans online.

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