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Now there are a huge variety of weight loss methods, but not all of them can boast of absolute loyalty to the needs of the body. But a gentle diet can protect the body from stress.
Pros and cons of a sparing diet
A sparing diet for weight loss involves fractional nutrition – five meals a day in small portions. Thanks to this, this technique helps to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and helps to avoid the appearance of a strong feeling of hunger. The diet is based on protein food, which means that the risk of depletion of muscle tissue is minimal, since the body will burn only stored fat.
Of the disadvantages of a sparing diet, it can be noted that there are practically no fats and carbohydrates in the menu, which does not in the best way affect the functioning of the body. In addition, with the help of this method of losing weight, kilograms go away mainly due to the excess fluid that is excreted from the body.
Thus, by switching to a regular diet, there is a possibility that the weight will return very quickly.
Effectiveness of a gentle diet
The duration of the gentle diet is 7 days, during which you can lose approximately 5-7 extra pounds. Moreover, the result depends on your initial weight.
If you supplement the diet with regular physical activity, you will not only achieve a greater effect, but also be able to maintain the achieved result.
- First breakfast and afternoon tea: green tea or natural coffee without sugar.
- Second breakfast: 40 grams of low-fat hard cheese.
- Lunch: 1 egg, 110 grams of boiled lean meat (chicken breast, veal or beef), 20 grams of low-fat hard cheese.
- Dinner: 110 grams of boiled lean meat (chicken breast, veal or beef) and a serving of vegetable salad seasoned with a small amount of unrefined vegetable oil.
- At night: a decoction of mint.
After completing a gentle diet, gradually increase the amount of vegetables and fruits each day by adding vegetable oil or a small amount of sour cream to salads. Also, be sure to include milk fats in the diet, in this case, the most suitable source is fermented milk products.
Avoid simple carbohydrates, it is better to give preference to healthy sugars that contain plant foods
Before embarking on this effective diet, be sure to consult with a specialist so as not to harm your health. It is necessary to abandon this method of losing weight for pregnant and lactating women, as well as the elderly and adolescents.