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Published January 22, 2025 2:56pm
The "One Meal a Day" diet, simply known as OMAD, is a popular dietary approach that many people practice with the hopeful goal of achieving weight loss.
The premise is simple: You're only allowed to eat once daily regardless of the time and food you eat. The question is, is it safe and effective?
In a "Pinoy MD" episode, internist and functional medicine expert Dr. Rolando Balburias said OMAD, or prolonged fasting, benefits the body by allowing it to repair.
However, it's important to note that not everyone is suitable for the OMAD diet, and there are numerous medical factors to consider. Therefore, it's crucial to consult a healthcare professional.
"Kailangang i-assess muna ang estado ng sistema ng iyong katawan," he said, adding that the body's composition, including muscle mass and fat mass, are among the factors to consider.
"Hindi lahat ay agad-agad pwedeng mag-engage sa OMAD, kailangan ito ay medically supervised," he added.
He also said that OMAD isn't going to work for weight loss if what you're eating are highly processed foods.
"If ganiyan ang inyong kakainin, tataas 'yung insulin, at kapag mataas ang insulin sa ating dugo lalo na 'pag kayo ay may insulin resistance, hindi kayo papayat," he said.
When your insulin level spikes up, it can lead to weight gain and other serious health problems, like diabetes.
If you've consulted with a doctor and got a go signal to do the OMAD diet, Balburias advised to schedule your eating window any time between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
He also reassured that it's safe to engage in physical activity while following the OMAD diet.
"Puwedeng mag-exercise as long as klaro at medically supervised kung paano i-i-implement itong OMAD sa inyong araw-araw na pamumuhay," he said.
—Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
