Herculean diet
The basis of the Herculean Diet is oatmeal. The diet will help get rid of extra pounds and cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins. Oatmeal has a positive effect on the work of the stomach, lowers blood cholesterol levels, improves the condition of the skin and blood vessels.
The diet lasts seven days. There are two options for the Herculean Diet: strict and permissive. The strict version will help you lose 7-8 kg in a week, the sparing one - up to 5 kg.
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Advantages of the Herculean Diet
As mentioned above, oatmeal cleanses the body. In addition, it saturates well, it can be eaten in unlimited quantities, which relieves hunger.
Disadvantages and contraindications of the "Herculean diet"
Like any mono-diet, the Herculean Diet quickly gets boring, and then a breakdown is likely. In addition, the body does not receive a number of vitamins, trace elements and other essential nutrients.
Because the diet is short, the weight may return when the diet is over, especially if the diet is changed abruptly.
It is difficult to gain the daily minimum of calories on oatmeal (1500 kcal according to the WHO recommendation), so the metabolism slows down.
The diet is contraindicated in people prone to constipation. Before starting it, you should consult your doctor.
What foods are allowed?
With a strict diet, only steamed oatmeal (without salt and sugar, but in any quantity) and apples (from the fifth day) are allowed, from drinks - tea and still water.
A gentle option allows you to add honey and low-fat kefir to the menu.
What foods are prohibited?
All products are prohibited except those specified in the previous paragraph.
Herculean Diet Menu
The menu of the gentle version of the Herculean Diet:
Breakfast: oatmeal with 1 tbsp. l. honey, kefir.
Lunch: ¾ glasses of steamed oatmeal, honey.
Dinner: ½ cup steamed oatmeal, half a grated apple, half a cup of kefir (1%), ½ tbsp. l. honey.
Useful Tips
Tip 1. Try to maintain a feeling of fullness, otherwise you will want prohibited foods.
Tip 2. Diet can lead to constipation, to reduce the likelihood of this, drink enough fluids (at least 4 glasses of water a day).
Tip 3. To get the most out of the oatmeal, pour boiling water over the whole flakes and leave to swell. After about 10 minutes, the porridge is ready to eat.
3.5 out of 5
The oatmeal diet seems to be healthy, but it's not balanced. However, if you stick to it for no longer than the recommended period, the health risk is small, and the number of pounds lost is impressive.
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