Lemon diet
The Lemon Diet was developed by American nutritionist Teresa Chung and has gained popularity due to its effectiveness and simplicity.
Teresa Chung believes that excess weight is the result of poor digestion. Due to the fact that the stomach and intestines are not functioning at full capacity, the body does not receive the necessary substances to maintain a high metabolic rate, as a result of which fat is deposited. In such a situation, lemons are needed in the diet.
Lemons are useful for digestive processes: they stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, and their pectin contains pectin, which, when it enters the stomach, swells, creating a feeling of fullness, and has a positive effect on the intestines, improving peristalsis and promoting the elimination of toxins. In addition, they contain a large amount of vitamins, including vitamin C, which activates fat metabolism.
Key points of the Lemon Diet:
- every morning drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach with freshly squeezed lemon juice diluted in it. You should start with a few drops of juice, then gradually increasing its content;
- drink at least 2 liters of pure non-carbonated water during the day, always with the addition of lemon juice;
- during the day, you need to add lemon, its juice and zest to all dishes. It can be first courses, salads, drinks. In addition, it is recommended to periodically eat lemon slices with zest;
- meals should be fractional, at least 5 times a day, always at regular intervals and preferably every day at the same time;
- the diet is supplemented with baths that promote the elimination of toxins from the body. The most effective are baths using soda, turpentine, natural essential oils (lemon, grapefruit, orange).
An active lifestyle is recommended during the Lemon Diet. You can do physical exercises, swim in the pool, visit the bathhouse, sauna, take a massage course.
Benefits of the Lemon Diet
The plummet on the "Lemon diet" is 1-2 kg per week, which is considered the optimal rate of weight loss. During the diet, the body gets used to a healthy diet, metabolic processes improve.
The vitamins contained in lemons, and adherence to the drinking regime, help to strengthen the immune system, the appearance of vigor and lightness, and improve the condition of the skin.
Disadvantages and contraindications of the "Lemon diet"
The lack of clear recommendations regarding the menu and daily calorie intake can lead to the termination of the diet, sometimes unnoticed by the losing weight.
The diet is contraindicated for people with allergies to citrus fruits and with high acidity of the stomach, as well as for people with cancer.
What foods are allowed?
All healthy foods allowed. It is better to give preference to lean meat and fish, cereals in water, vegetables, fruits, cereals, dairy products, and replace sugar with honey.
The total weight of fruits and vegetables in the daily menu should be at least 1 kg, at least half of them should be eaten raw.
What foods are prohibited?
Fatty, fried foods, confectionery and flour products (rare exceptions are permissible), fast food are completely excluded from the diet.
Lemon Diet Menu
Sample menu of the "Lemon diet" for 1 day:
Lean fish baked in foil and sprinkled with lemon juice, vegetable stew.
Useful Tips
Tip 1: It is recommended to drink lemon water through a straw to prevent citric acid from damaging the tooth enamel.
Tip 2: To avoid relapse, occasionally treat yourself to a small slice of cake, but only in combination with lemon or lemon juice.
| Diet characteristic | final grade |
| Duration: 1-2 months |
3 out of 5 The advantages of the diet are the minimum number of restrictions and the gradual formation of healthy eating habits. But the constant consumption of lemons and lemon juice is not for everyone. |
| Recommended frequency: every six months | |
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