What do you associate Sweden with? Battle of Poltava, ABBA group, Swedish family or Swedish wall? And it is also the birthplace of Anna Johansson, a doctor who revolutionized nutrition and developed such a diet as the "6 Petal Diet. "
The essence of the diet
You can immediately calm down, you do not have to eat only six leaves a day, the diet is more diverse and, in principle, does not include eating flowers. Dr. Although Johansson promises that you can lose 5kg in a week on his diet, this seems like an incredible result.
A leaf is a day of the diet, when you can only eat a certain amount of food. The order of the days is important, so you can even draw yourself a six-petal flower, write a serial number on each menu and strictly follow the recommendations.
By the way, the convenience of this diet. No need to guess what to eat. You clearly know your diet for the coming days.
This is to some extent mono-diet, but the body simply does not have time to get used to some kind of food and switch to energy-saving mode. Additionally, research has shown that mono diets lasting less than a day are most effective for burning fat.
The results on this diet are achieved through protein-carbohydrate exchange and a reduction in the number of calories consumed. You eat one type of meal every day and you don't mix proteins with carbohydrates, which allows you to break down fat more efficiently.
how can you cook
Food can be boiled, stewed, baked or steamed, but frying or adding oil is strictly prohibited. Also, the author recommends limiting coffee consumption to 1-2 small cups per day. Of course, no sugar. According to him, it is better to drink at least 1. 5 liters of non-carbonated tea or mineral water per day. But in no case should you drink liquid food only 30 minutes before or an hour after a meal.
So that the feeling of hunger does not overtake you, divide all food into 4-5 receptions. And you don't have to stick to fixed intervals. Did you want to eat? I went and ate some. Or drank green tea.
You can stick to the diet for two weeks in a row. But remember to take a break of at least two weeks before trying the next.
With all this, the diet is contraindicated:
- Pregnant;
- nursing mothers;
- With diseases of the liver, kidneys, pancreas, heart, endocrine system (especially diabetes);
- with anemia;
- With infections or immediately after an illness;
- Exacerbation of any chronic disease.
However, although this is not a direct contraindication, it will be difficult to follow such a diet if you are working out. Therefore, it is better to save it for the holidays.
Flower diet - one petal per day
And now let's take a closer look at what this Swedish lady found.
first petal
It is recommended to eat only fish on the first day, but not more than 500 grams. Naturally, this should not be eaten in one sitting, but divided over the whole day. From these 500 grams you can make a few cutlets, cook fish in the oven or on the grill, cook casseroles and even fish soup with water, spices and fish.
An example menu might look like this:
- Breakfast: boiled sea bass fillet (cod, hake or sea bass);
- Lunch: lean fish (for example, carp), cooked with dill and parsley, or silver carp fillet chops;
- Snack: fish cakes, fish or fish soup in a double boiler (no vegetables, just spices and herbs);
- Dinner: boiled sea bass or grilled fish.
second petal
You can pamper yourself with 1500 grams of vegetables and herbs. It is better if these are vegetables with a low glycemic index: zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers, tomatoes, pumpkin. Only canning is not possible, because sugar is added there.
Of course, you don't need to limit yourself to salads and raw vegetables. You can make a casserole, stew, or drink a glass of non-store-bought vegetable juice, of course.
- Breakfast: grated carrots with cinnamon or vanilla;
- Lunch: vegetable stew or mashed potatoes, vinaigrette;
- Snack: boiled potatoes, stewed cabbage or steamed vegetables;
- Dinner: salad, grilled vegetables.
third petal
On the third day, you will receive 500 grams of chicken meat as a reward. Why award? Yes, because from this amount you can cook a lot of delicious and nutritious things. By the way, spices and herbs can be included in the diet unlimitedly on any day of the diet.
Suitable options for dishes would be boiled chicken or baked chicken broth.
- Breakfast: boiled chicken fillet;
- Lunch: chicken breast baked in foil;
- Snack: chicken stock or grilled chicken;
- Dinner: boiled chicken fillet.
fourth petal
Cereal day. Absolutely any cereal, but not more than 200 grams (before cooking). You can choose one type and stick with it, or you can make yourself a few cereals throughout the day. It is best to choose wild rice, millet, buckwheat, oatmeal.
- Breakfast: oatmeal on water;
- Lunch: buckwheat porridge on water with spices;
- Snack: rice porridge on sesame water;
- Dinner: buckwheat porridge with herbs.
fifth petal
For a day you need to eat 500 grams of cottage cheese. Especially if it's not greasy, of course it's better. You can also drink some kefir, low-fat yogurt or milk.
- Breakfast: skim cottage cheese with yogurt;
- Lunch: skim cottage cheese with milk;
- Snack: skim cottage cheese without additives;
- Dinner: Fat-free cottage cheese with yogurt.
sixth petal
1500 grams of any fruit at your disposal. You can eat them raw, make salads or drink juices. It's up to you.
You can drink tea and mineral water all day, but exclude coffee or minimize consumption. Yes, you should give up sugar.
- Breakfast: two red apples with a cup of green tea;
- Lunch: one banana and three kiwis;
- Snack: a bunch of grapes and an orange;
- Dinner: two green apples.
seventh petal
No, this is not an optical illusion. And yes, you read the name of the diet right. There are really six leaves and you have to do six kinds of diets, but there is such an important thing as getting off the diet. The day you realize you can do anything.
The most important thing on this day is not to relax so much that you regain half of what you lost. Someone suggests a gradual exit, and for now only eat the foods you eat on the diet, slightly increasing the portions.
Supporters of radical methods say that the easy way is not for us, and they recommend spending the seventh day only in the water. Which of these two options do you like more - choose for yourself.
Of course, you can dive back into the world of delicious cakes with just a wave of your hand.
Why diet is good
Will this diet help you if you decide to lose weight? Absolutely yes, the Swedes did their best. If you try, you will lose 0. 6 - 0. 9 kg of weight per day.
Can you survive without failure? Also a positive answer. The diet is quite simple and allows you to eat enough to not look craving and nostalgic for a piece of bread.
However, "6 leaves" for all its effectiveness still doesn't solve your future diet problem. Six days of the diet will pass and you will be back to your normal diet again and it will give you back the weight you have already lost. Therefore, even if you are on this diet, it is best to view it as an opportunity to take a step towards a healthier future.