Moon diet
The Moon Diet was developed by the physician Christian Duraffour. It takes into account the change in the phases of the moon, which, according to the author, have a serious effect on the body.
As you know, in the human body about 70-80% of the liquid. At new and full moons, atmospheric pressure and movement of waters in the world's oceans (ebbs and flows) change. Dr. Duraffour believes that similar processes take place in the body - on a full moon, part of the water from the intercellular space goes into the cells, and on the new moon it moves back, from cells to tissues. These processes can be used not only to lose weight, but also to cleanse the body.
The "lunar diet" must be followed during the full moon and new moon.
On a full moon, you should consume a lot of water, its excess will be removed from the intercellular space and will no longer accumulate. This prevents fluid retention in the body. This stage of the diet begins 3 days before the full moon.
On the new moon, you need to eat vegetables. This promotes the active breakdown of fats, elimination of toxins, and improvement of metabolic processes in the body. This stage of the diet should be started 3 days before the new moon.
The "Lunar diet" is recommended to be carried out 2 times a month (during the full moon and new moon periods) for 6 days. If it is not possible to follow the diet for all 6 days, you can practice it 2 days a month - strictly on the full moon and new moon.
Advantages of the "Lunar Diet"
On the "Moon diet" for a month, you can get rid of 4-6 kg. This is the optimal rate of weight loss to reduce the risk of sagging skin.
The diet has a cleansing effect on the body. In addition to changing the phases of the moon, this is facilitated by a restriction of nutrition, a large amount of vegetables, and plenty of drink.
The advantage of the diet is that, in addition to 12 days of a special regimen, the rest of the time you can eat as usual, excluding only the most high-calorie and harmful foods. Many people find it easier to follow a diet in these cycles than to spend several months on it continuously.
Disadvantages and contraindications of the "Lunar diet"
The theoretical basis of the Moon Diet is inconclusive. The assumptions about the influence of the moon on the fluctuations of interstitial fluid and the connection of these processes with metabolism, taken by the author of the diet as a basis, have not been confirmed by specialists.
The diet for 12 days of the "Moon diet" is very limited - it does not include any dairy or meat products, that is, it is not a balanced diet. For this reason, it is not recommended to observe it for more than 6 consecutive days.
The "moon diet" is contraindicated for weakened people, adolescents, as well as for any chronic diseases, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What foods are allowed?
During the full moon:
- mushrooms;
- vegetables;
- pineapples;
- vegetable and fruit juices;
- vegetable oil;
- spice.
During the new moon:
- vegetables;
- meat or chicken broth.
During the diet, you should only drink pure non-carbonated water, at least 1.5 liters per day, and preferably 2 liters.
What foods are prohibited?
During the "Moon Diet" it is forbidden to eat all foods that are not included in the list of permitted foods. The amount of salt in the diet should be significantly limited, if not completely eliminated.
Lunar Diet Menu
Lunar diet menu for 6 days of the full moon, the fourth day - the full moon itself:
Diet menu for 6 days of the new moon, the fourth day is the new moon itself:
Useful Tips
Tip 1: during the "Moon diet" you should not use store and canned juices, only freshly squeezed ones.
Tip 2: on the eve of the full moon, it is recommended to drink herbal teas with a diuretic effect (lingonberry leaves, birch buds and leaves, juniper).
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| Duration: 2 times a month for 6 days |
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