� Bad breath, especially in the first dieting days due to starvation (ketosis) can be dealt with in the following ways: Have always some sugarless mint or cinnamon chewing gum, open windows in places where you stay for long time, use an air-freshener if you need. Brush your teeth frequently, use some breath drops - mint and cinnamon are very effective.
� Cold-intolerance: anticipate this known effect and have warm clothes at hand.
� Constipation: people prone to constipation (those having this problem from time to time or constantly) are at risk to suffer from this annoying effect when dieting. The addition of dietary fiber and the ingestion of non starchy vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage will help you avoid this problem.
� Cholesterol and triglycerides (blood fat profile): the most important step in the reduction of these unhealthy fats is the reduction in the daily calorie intake and the reduction in body weight. However paradoxical rise in cholesterol has been seen with certain diets. You are advised to have a blood test for cholesterol and triglycerides for early detection and treatment of a blood fat-content problem.
� Dieting may cause some vitamin deficits that generally do not bring adverse effects. However a daily multivitamin like Centrum� is recommended during the induction phase of the diet in order to avoid rare but annoying manifestations of vitamin deficiency like wounds in the angles of the mouth, anemia, etc.