Pierre Dukan has developed a weight loss system that does not limit the amount of food, but prohibits many foods, such as sugar. How to replace it? Choosing options.
Dukan blacklisted sugar natural analogues and suggested using its low-calorie artificial substitutes. For example, you can include in your diet:
Sucrasit. It is low in calories and cannot be absorbed by the body. In addition, it is ten times sweeter than sugar. But the substance has a drawback: one of its components is toxic, and therefore it is impossible to consume more than 0,6 g of a sweetener per day.
Milford Suss… Available in both tablets and liquid form, this sweetener can be used in desserts and baked goods. One sweetener tablet tastes like one sugar lump. A teaspoon of liquid substance can replace 4 tablespoons of sand. A safe dose of the product is up to 7 mg per 1 kg of body weight per day.
Natural substitute for stevia (honey herb). It is a natural sweetener with no carbohydrates. It is not only safe for health, but also contains beneficial substances such as antioxidants. There are many minerals in honey grass, for example, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, silicon. There is zinc, copper, selenium, chromium. Stevia is rich in vitamins A, B, E. Studies have shown that honey grass is useful to include in the diet not only during the Ducan diet, but also in metabolic disorders, in atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus. Stevia is considered by experts to be the best sweetener. A safe dose is up to 35 g per day. Can be used for baked goods and breads according to Ducan’s recipe.
When choosing a sweetener, read the label, it should contain information about the manufacturer and the daily intake
One of the natural and harmless sweeteners – honey… Ducan prohibits its use. The exception is the Consolidation phase of the diet. Recall that Dukan’s method of losing weight consists of four phases: “Attack”, “Cruise”, “Consolidation”, “Stabilization”.
The third stage of the diet is a kind of trial period for the body. At this time, the products of the usual diet gradually return to the diet, for example, once a week you can afford a small portion of pasta or a small piece of pork. It is allowed to remember the taste of honey.
Even on feast days (days when you can afford the products of the usual diet), you cannot eat too much honey, it is a very nutritious product.
Natural Sweetener – Stevia
When choosing an artificial sweetener, keep in mind that any of them can only be consumed in a safe dosage. Exceeding the norm can cause negative changes and cause chronic diseases.
It is best to avoid any artificial sweeteners during the Ducan diet. The fact is that they cause the feeling of hunger, this contributes to increased appetite. The body senses a sweetish taste and expects carbohydrate intake. Thus, there is a desire to eat more than necessary, and this leads to a suspension of the process of weight loss.
Please note that most sugar substitutes are available in liquid form as well as tablets. This allows them to be used in cooking.