Jaw wiring- what’s the secret that keeps everybody’s mouth shut?
Jaw wiring is one of the new diet fads that have come about. We thought we’d indulge you in the good, the bad and the ugly. Remember that as health professionals we are here to help you make an informed decision so none of these opinions are our own. So...What are the benefits? Short term weight loss is the only benefit found from this diet.
What about the dangers? Well you can expect vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to low variety in intake as a result of changing consistency of food. Your energy levels may be low due to a severe calorie deficit. Regarding the weight loss, we have bad news for you...there is mainly a loss in muscle mass and water weight rather than fat mass as many people on this liquid diet on the jaw wiring do not eat enough protein
This diet could also be a choking hazard because the food items are liquidised! Long story short? This procedure doesn’t lead to long term results.
To hear more, give this episode a listen because as experts in the field of nutrition, registered dietitians Azi and Mbali go into all the details you’d need to know!