The Tapeworm Diet

Even today, there are “quick fixes” for weight loss that are far more dangerous than they are effective. In the early 1900s, the go-to magic diet involved swallowing a tapeworm. You could eat whatever you wanted, sure, but you were also at serious risk for meningitis, epilepsy, and more. The tapeworm diet is now banned in the US, but it still serves as a good reminder that a healthy diet and regular exercise are always the best way to lose weight and take care of your body.