India, June 6 -- Summer is here, and with it comes the itch to get that 'summer body' ready for snatched beach dresses and bikinis. Tapping into this big demand, many trends circulate on social media feeds, from quick weight loss hacks promising results in weeks to drastic diet plans. They are all riding on the urgency of the summer countdown, as if all hell will break loose if you don't shed some kilos before your next beach sunset photoshoot. But with so much rush, many turn a blind eye to the potential risks.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Simrat Kathuria, dietitian and clinic director at Diet Mantra, addressed the growing trend of weight loss methods that promise rapid results or push people toward extreme dietary restrictions. ...