Liquid diet
The basis of the diet is low-calorie food in liquid form (and water). Such food satisfies hunger better and is digested faster, and water is necessary for effective weight loss.
Principles of the "Liquid Diet":
- consume 200-250 ml of liquid every hour;
- dilute vegetable and fruit juices with water in a 3: 1 ratio;
- exclude salt from the diet;
- consume no more than 3.5 liters of liquid per day.
The duration of the "Liquid Diet" is one to two weeks. It is not recommended to conduct a diet without preparatory and final stages, for each of which there is a separate menu, otherwise there is a high risk of stomach and intestinal problems.
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Advantages of the "Liquid Diet"
The “liquid diet” is very effective: you can lose more than 3 kg in a week. It results in a decrease in the size of the stomach, since the portions are small and the meals are frequent. This leads to fast satiation with small portions of food.
The diet is tolerated quite easily, there is practically no feeling of severe hunger.
A pleasant bonus of the "Liquid Diet" is an improvement in the condition of the skin, hair and nails. This is due to the consumption of a large amount of freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices, dairy products and meat broth.
Disadvantages and contraindications of the "Liquid diet"
The main disadvantage of the Liquid Diet is an unbalanced diet. In addition, the stomach and intestines get used to liquid food, after a diet it is difficult to switch to regular food.
It is recommended that you consult your doctor before starting the diet.
What foods are allowed?
Vegetable soups, chicken and meat (from beef, lamb) broths without added salt, fruit and vegetable juices, drinking dairy and sour milk products, compotes, tea and coffee without sugar, herbal decoctions are allowed.
Chicken broth is an important part of the daily Liquid Diet menu. To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:
- lean chicken meat - 300-400 g;
- medium-sized carrots - 1 pc.;
- greens (parsley, dill, green onions).
Preparation of broth: wash the chicken, pour 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, remove the foam and cook for an hour; 10 minutes before the end of cooking, add carrots cut into pieces, and before removing the broth from the heat, finely chopped greens. The finished broth is filtered.
It is also recommended to drink hot water throughout the day.
What foods are prohibited?
Prohibited foods include all those that are not on the list of permitted, including salt and sugar.
Liquid Diet Menu
An example of a preparatory stage menu (stage duration is three days):
First breakfast (8:00) - semolina porridge cooked in milk.
Second breakfast (10:15) - kefir (200 ml).
Lunch (13:00) - vegetable soup, boiled beef (200 g), a slice of bread.
Afternoon snack (16:00) - apple.
Dinner (19:00) - stewed vegetables.
Before going to bed - kefir (200 ml).
First breakfast (8:00) - steamed vegetables.
Second breakfast (10:15) - milk (200 ml).
Lunch (13:00) - buckwheat porridge without oil, boiled beef (100 g), herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley).
Afternoon snack (16:00) - cashew nuts (10 pcs.).
Dinner (19:00) - liquid mashed potatoes with milk, but without butter (200 g).
Before going to bed - kefir (200 ml).
First breakfast (8:00) - liquid mashed potatoes without butter and milk (200 g).
Second breakfast (10:15) - chamomile tea.
Lunch (13:00) - grated carrots (200 g) with honey (1 tbsp. L.).
Afternoon snack (16:00) - kefir (200 ml).
Dinner (19:00) - liquid mashed potatoes without butter and milk (200 g).
Before going to bed - kefir (200 ml).
An example of the daily menu of the main stage (stage duration is one to two weeks):
Example of a menu for the final stage (stage duration - three days):
First breakfast (8:00) - liquid mashed potatoes without milk (200 g).
Second breakfast (10:15) - chamomile tea.
Lunch (13:00) - grated carrots (200 g) with honey (1 tbsp. L.).
Afternoon snack (16:00) - kefir (200 ml).
Dinner (19:00) - liquid mashed potatoes without milk (200 g).
Before going to bed - kefir (200 ml).
First breakfast (8:00) - steamed vegetables.
Second breakfast (10:15) - milk (200 ml).
Lunch (13:00) - buckwheat porridge without oil, boiled beef (100 g), herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley).
Afternoon snack (16:00) - cashew nuts (10 pcs.).
Dinner (19:00) - liquid mashed potatoes with milk.
Before going to bed - kefir (200 ml).
First breakfast (8:00) - semolina porridge cooked in milk.
Second breakfast (10:15) - kefir (200 ml).
Lunch (13:00) - vegetable soup, boiled beef (200 g), a slice of bread.
Afternoon snack (16:00) - apple.
Dinner (19:00) - stewed vegetables.
Before going to bed - kefir (200 ml).
Useful Tips
Advice 1. If for any reason it was necessary to interrupt the "Liquid diet" at the main stage, it is necessary to carry out its final stage.
Advice 2. If losing weight decides to follow the "Liquid diet" for more than two weeks, you need to make a change in the menu: before drinking kefir before bedtime, eat a small portion of cabbage salad, carrots, boiled rice, dried apricots and chopped walnuts.
| Diet characteristic | final grade |
| Duration: 1-2 weeks |
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| Recommended frequency: every 3 months | |
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