Today in the arsenal of people who want to lose weight there is a huge number of different diets. One of the most popular is the Alcohol Diet, which involves the complete elimination of solid foods. On the Internet you can find a large number of reviews about the effectiveness of this method for weight loss. What is a drinking diet? In this article, we will try to understand the basic principles of this diet, and also talk about its safety for the human body.
Basics of a drinking diet for weight loss
Being overweight is a problem faced by a large number of people around the world. In addition to psychological discomfort, heavy weight can also cause many diseases, for example, problems with the bone and joint system. This is why most people try to get rid of "excess fat" by resorting to various diets.
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As we have said, a drinking diet is a fairly effective method of losing weight according to many people. Its essence is to eat only products that have a liquid consistency. As reported in the sources, if this diet is followed for a month, the weight loss ranges from 15 to 18 kilograms. However, most nutritionists say this diet is a pretty "tough" method of losing weight in terms of getting calories and nutrients into the body. It almost never leaves a trace of a person's health and emotional state.
With a drinking diet, solid foods are replaced by low-calorie liquid meals. At the same time, weight loss occurs due to a deficiency of calories entering the body, rapid assimilation and elimination of food. Some nutritionists say this diet is essentially a lean fasting option.
Before starting a drinking diet, it is recommended to prepare for it. To this end, in a few days you should switch to a light diet that excludes sugary and flour products, fried foods and alcohol. Preference should be given to cereals, vegetables and fruits, soups. This will help to avoid excessive stress on the body.
The daily diet is divided into 4 or 5 meals. It is imperative to adhere to the consumption regime (drink at least 1. 5 liters of water per day). During the entire duration of the diet, it is recommended to reduce the level of physical activity, monitor the regularity of bowel movements. The intake of vitamin complexes will help to avoid a deficiency of vitamins and other essential substances.
As we have already said, in the classical sense, the drinking regimen lasts for a month. However, doctors say that eating just one liquid food for 30 days can harm the body. In this regard, light feeding options have been developed: for 3, 7 and 14 days.
Foods allowed during a diet
Despite the fact that the diet involves the use of liquid foods, some drinks should always be discarded. All alcohol is strictly prohibited. In addition, the use of coffee and cocoa, packaged juices, fermented dairy products with a high fat percentage, carbonated drinks should be limited.
The diet may include:
- Mineral water or still water;
- Freshly squeezed natural juices;
- Vegetable broths or broths made from lean meat and fish;
- Dairy products and fermented milk products, the fat content of which does not exceed 2. 5%;
- Kissels and compotes of fruits, dried fruits, berries;
- Any type of tea without added sugar.
The most optimal and safest diet for your health is a three-day eating regimen. According to reviews, in three days on this diet you can lose 3-5 kilograms. Second in terms of security is the seven-day option. It requires much more psychological endurance and, if not properly trained, can still harm the body. As the sources show, when you eat only liquid food for 7 days, you can lose 5-7 kilograms.
All of the above products can be consumed during the week. However, there is a certain scheme which, judging by reviews, is the most effective. At the start of the diet, the first day should consist of dairy products or fermented milk products. On the second day, it is recommended to use low-fat vegetable or meat broths. The third day consists of freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice. On the fourth day, various kinds of tea are allowed, and on the fifth - fruit, dried fruit and berry compotes. The sixth day involves the use of jelly, and the seventh - vegetable broths.
As we have already said, in addition to the above products, you should drink at least 1. 5 liters of clean water per day.
An important point is that when you quit the diet, you should not rely on fatty junk food or any other junk food under any circumstances. After the end of the diet for a while, it is recommended to adhere to the basics of good nutrition, which will avoid stress on the body.
Contraindications and disadvantages of a diet
Since a diet involves quite strict restrictions, it is necessary to remember the contraindications. First of all, this weight loss diet is not suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Refuse from such a diet should be people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, chronic liver or kidney diseases, cardiovascular system. Endocrine disorders are also contraindications.
The main disadvantage of a diet is a possible deterioration in well-being. People adhering to this diet may complain of dizziness and headache, irritability. In addition, there is a high risk of various disorders of the stomach and intestines.