Dr. Horvath's Diet

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The diet of the Czech nutritionist Dr. Horvat (its second name is “Czech Diet”) suggests that weight loss occurs by reducing the calorie intake and reducing portions. At the same time, great importance is attached to a balanced diet and its nutritional value.

Diet rules of Dr. Horvath:

there are three main meals a day and two additional (snacks) with approximately equal intervals of time between them;
you should strictly adhere to the menu, scheduled for each day of the diet, and observe the portion sizes (if the portion size is not specified, it can be anything - within reasonable limits);
heat treatment of dishes is carried out by dietary methods - boiling, stewing, steaming, frying without fat (grilling, dry frying pan) or baking in the oven;
if a breakdown occurs, the diet must be started from the first day;
you need to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day.

The diet is designed for one to three weeks. If after the first week it is decided to extend the diet, the menu is repeated in the same order.

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Benefits of Dr. Horvath's Diet

For a week of Dr. Horvath's diet, you can reduce weight by 2-4 kg.

Since the diet is balanced, well-being is not affected by it. A varied diet and a large number of meals (five per day) make the diet easy to follow, there is no strong feeling of hunger.

Five meals a day in small portions at regular intervals is optimal for the digestive system, and good digestion contributes to the health of the whole body. As a result, a habit of fractional nutrition is formed, which prevents further weight gain.

Disadvantages and contraindications of Dr. Horvath's diet

The diet is not recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys.

What foods are allowed?

Low fat meat and meat products (sausage and ham).
Low-fat fish.
Low fat dairy and fermented milk products.
Butter.
Eggs.
Vegetables.
Mushrooms.
Fruits and berries.
Crackers.
Natural juices, compote, tea, coffee, mineral water.

What foods are prohibited?

All products that are not listed on the permitted list are prohibited, including sugar. If it is too difficult to give up sugar, the use of sweeteners (for example, stevia) is allowed.

Dr. Horvath's diet menu

Dr. Horvath's seven day diet menu:

First day

Breakfast: soft-boiled egg, crouton, tea or coffee.

Snack: 100 g of apples.

Lunch: 100 g of boiled potatoes, 100 g of boiled beef, 200 g of fresh vegetable salad, black coffee.

Snack: 100 g of fruit, tea.

Dinner: juice, egg, 100 g of vegetables, 80 g of ham, 10 g of butter.

Second day

Breakfast: croutons, tea.

Snack: 200 g of carrot salad.

Lunch: 100 g potatoes, 50 g beef stew, 150 g melon.

Snack: coffee with milk.

Dinner: 150 g spinach, 150 g fish fillet.

The third day

Breakfast: 20 g rusks, 30 g ham, tea.

Snack: 150 g grapefruit.

Lunch: 200 g of boiled or stewed potatoes, 150 g of meat with carrots.

Snack: 200 ml of tomato juice.

Dinner: 50 g of cottage cheese, 100 g of potatoes.

Fourth day

Breakfast: 30 g of bread, 50 g of processed cheese, tea.

Snack: 150 g of orange.

Lunch: 150 g of cucumber salad, 100 g of boiled potatoes, 150 g of chicken fillet.

Snack: 150 g apples.

Dinner: 30 g ham, 2 eggs, 150 g tomato salad.

The fifth day

Breakfast: 30 g of bread, 100 g of cottage cheese, tea.

Snack: 100 g of berries or fruits.

Lunch: 150 g of boiled meat, 100 g of potatoes, 200 ml of compote.

Snack: 200 ml of kefir.

Dinner: juice, fresh vegetable salad.

Sixth day

Breakfast: apples or a few pieces of watermelon.

Snack: 200 g of carrot salad.

Lunch: 50 g of cabbage salad, 100 g of potatoes, 100 g of veal with tomato sauce.

Snack: 50 g radish.

Dinner: boiled egg, 100 g of mushrooms, cucumber salad.

Seventh day

Breakfast: 20 g of crackers, 50 g of cottage cheese, tea.

Snack: 200 ml of milk.

Lunch: 150 g of grilled pork, 200 g of vegetables.

Snack: 200 g of stewed beans, coffee with milk.

Dinner: 2 croutons, 200 ml of kefir.

Useful Tips

Tip 1. For dressing salads, you can use natural yogurt without additives, a spoonful of low-fat sour cream or lemon juice.

Advice 2. It is recommended to move a lot, regularly, but not excessively exercise, be in the fresh air every day. This enhances the effectiveness of the diet and makes it easier to tolerate.

Diet characteristic	final grade
Duration: 1-3 weeks	3.5 out of 5 Balanced low-calorie diet with a wide range of permitted foods. The menu for every day is detailed - this is a big plus of the diet.
Recommended frequency: every 3 months
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