Matt Damon: 'I was a wreck'' - star's dangerous diet that nearly killed him
He shared: “In theory, only eating chicken breasts that equate to a caloric deficit will help you lose weight. But you’re missing out on many other important nutrients your body needs to function and thrive.
“If you don’t get all of the macro and micro nutrients your body needs, it will catch up to you and in the long run your health issues will ‘outweigh’ your weight loss.”
Relying on just one food for all your energy needs can lead to severe nutrient deficiencies. While chicken is a good source of protein, vitamin B6, phosphorus, niacin, and selenium, it lacks several important nutrients like vitamin C and folate. Nutrient deficiencies can develop quickly so staying on the chicken diet for even a short time can put you at risk.
Over a long period of time a severe lack of vitamin C can cause a condition known as scurvy, which can cause individuals to feel tired and weak, irritable and sad and develop red or blue spots on the skin, usually on your shins.
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