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By Shaun Chavis Follow me on Twitter Gwyneth Paltrow’s announcement that she has the beginning stages of osteopenia (low bone mineral density) has led to speculation that her low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of her macrobiotic diet. Now, a lot of people are thinking twice about their own diet schemes. We’ve written before about how liquid cleanse diets can dehydrate you and hurt your heart . However, there are plenty of diets that are less extreme but still potentially harmful to your health. I spoke to two experts: Dr. Felicia Stoler , a registered dietitian and host of Honey, We’r e Killing the Kids! on TLC, and Marjorie Nolan , a New York City–based registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

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Is Your Diet Hurting Your Health?

A macrobiotic diet isn’t simply a diet plan. It’s a way of life — followers of the macrobiotic diet believe that food and food quality impact health, happiness and well-being

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Macrobiotic Diet

Get answers to commonly asked questions about vitamin D.

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The Truth About Vtiamin D: Why You Need Vitamin D