Tomato diet
Tomatoes are loved by many and are incredibly healthy. Having made them the basis of the diet, you can not only lose extra pounds, but also saturate the body with substances valuable for life.
The composition of tomatoes includes vitamins (PP, groups A, B, C), magnesium, sodium, sulfur, iodine, silicon, iron, organic acids (citric and malic), pectin, fiber. Tomatoes stimulate intestinal peristalsis, cleanse blood vessels, thin the blood, and improve metabolism. In addition, they contain antioxidants that fight free radicals, slowing down the aging of body cells and preventing the formation of tumors. It is recommended to eat tomatoes regularly in case of low stomach acidity, the body's tendency to thrombus formation, and loss of strength.
In addition, tomatoes are low in calories, making them ideal for weight loss.
There are several options for the "Tomato Diet", the most popular are 3 days (rigid diet) and 14 days (balanced version).
Advantages of the "Tomato diet"
A three-day version of the "Tomato diet" allows you to get rid of 2-3 kg, and two-week - from 5-8 kg of excess weight.
"Tomato diet" provides the body with nutrients and cleansing it of toxins. A two-week diet can help improve metabolism.
The state of health on this diet, as a rule, is good, and the feeling of severe hunger does not torment.
Simplicity of diet, availability and low price of products are also attractive.
Disadvantages and contraindications of the "Tomato diet"
The "tomato diet" for 3 days is unbalanced, which is not a big disadvantage for such a short period, but it can pose a health hazard if you stick to the diet for longer.
"Tomato diet" is contraindicated in osteoporosis, diseases of the joints and pancreas, cholelithiasis, gout.
What foods are allowed?
List of permitted products for the "Tomato diet" for 3 days:
- tomatoes;
- freshly squeezed tomato juice;
- olive oil;
- honey;
- green tea, rosehip tea, mineral water.
List of permitted products for the "Tomato diet" for 14 days:
- lean meats, poultry and fish;
- low fat cottage cheese;
- vegetables;
- fruit;
- whole grain and rye bread;
- cereals (oatmeal, buckwheat, brown rice);
- olive and sesame oil for salad dressing;
- tomato juice, green tea, mineral water.
What foods are prohibited?
All products, except those included in the permitted list, are prohibited, including salt, sugar, alcohol.
Tomato Diet menu
Tomato Diet menu for 3 days (all days are the same):
* Hereinafter, we mean medium-sized tomatoes.
An example of a one-day menu "Tomato diet" for 14 days:
Useful Tips
Advice 1. It is impossible to replace home-made tomato juice with store-bought ones, this can lead to poor health.
Tip 2. The best time for the "Tomato diet" is from July to September, that is, the season of tomatoes. During this period, they are not only cheap, but also contain the greatest amount of nutrients.
3 out of 5
The tomato diet is generally well tolerated, but the 3-day diet is unbalanced, which is not a big disadvantage in such a short period of time, but can be a health hazard if you stick to the diet for longer.
3.5 out of 5
Tomatoes are one of the most beloved and familiar vegetables on our table, they are tasty and healthy, and therefore the "Tomato diet" is usually well tolerated - it is especially easy to stick to it in summer, when the appetite is reduced due to the heat.
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