Today, in the arsenal of people who want to lose weight, there are a large number of different diets. One of the most popular is the drinking diet, which involves the complete exclusion of solid foods. You can find lots of reviews on the internet that talk about the effectiveness of this method of 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 the safety of the human body.
Basic principles of drinking diet for weight loss
Being overweight is a problem that many people around the world face. In addition to psychological discomfort, being overweight can also lead to many diseases, such as problems with the osteoarthritis system. This is why most people try to get rid of "excess fat" by following a variety of diets.
In 2010, the results of the work of a European science group trying to figure out a link between obesity and endometrial cancer were published. As a result, it was found that overweight women (body mass index ≥30 kg / m2) have an almost three times higher risk of developing endometrial cancer than women of normal body weight.
As we have said, drinking diet is a very effective method of weight loss in the minds of many people. Its essence lies only in eating products that have a liquid consistency. According to the sources, if you follow this diet for a month, the weight loss will be from 15 to 18 kilograms. However, most nutritionists say that this diet is a fairly "tough" method of losing weight in terms of getting calories and nutrients into the body. It almost never leaves a mark on a person’s health and emotional state.
Solid foods are replaced by low-calorie foods during the drinking diet. At the same time, weight loss is caused by a lack of calories in the body, rapid absorption and excretion of food. Some nutritionists say that this diet is essentially a lighter version of fasting.
It is recommended to prepare this before starting a drink diet. To do this, in a few days you should switch to a light diet that excludes sweet and flour products, fried foods and alcohol. Preference should be given to cereals, vegetables and fruits, soups. This will help the body avoid unnecessary stress.
The daily diet is divided into 4 or 5 meals. It is necessary to follow a drinking regimen (drink at least 1. 5 liters of water per day). Throughout the diet, it is recommended to reduce the level of physical activity, to monitor the regularity of feces. Taking vitamin complexes will help prevent deficiencies in vitamins and other essential nutrients.
As already mentioned, in the classical sense, the drinking diet lasts for a month. However, doctors say that eating only one liquid food for 30 days can adversely affect the body. In this regard, light diet options have been developed: for 3, 7 and 14 days.
Allowed food during the diet
Although a drinking diet involves the consumption of liquid foods, some drinks should still be discarded. Any alcohol is strictly forbidden. In addition, it is worth restricting the use of carbonated beverages such as coffee and cocoa, packaged juices, fat-containing fermented dairy products.
The diet may include:
- Mineral water or carbonated water;
- Freshly squeezed juices;
- Vegetable broth or broth based on lean meat and fish;
- Dairy and fermented milk products with a fat content not exceeding 2. 5%;
- Kisses and compotes from fruits, dried fruits, berries;
- Tea of any kind without added sugar.
The most optimal and safe for health is a three-day drinking diet. According to reviews, with this diet you can lose 3 to 5 kilograms in three days. In terms of safety, the seven-day option is in second place. It requires much more psychological stamina and, if not properly trained, can still cause harm to the body. As the sources show, when you eat only liquid food for 7 days, you can lose 5 to 7 kilograms.
All of the above products can be consumed within a week. However, there is a certain scheme that, according to reviews, is the most effective. At the beginning of the diet, the first day should consist of milk or fermented dairy products. The next day it is recommended to use vegetable or lean meat broths. The third day is freshly squeezed juices from vegetables and fruits. On the fourth day, different types of tea are allowed, and on the fifth - compotes from fruits, dried fruits and berries. The sixth day involves the use of jelly, and the seventh - vegetable broth.
As already mentioned, in addition to the above products, you should drink at least 1. 5 liters of clean water per day.
The important point is that under no circumstances should you rely on fatty or other junk foods when leaving the diet. After completing the diet for a certain period of time, it is recommended to follow the basics of proper nutrition to avoid stress for the body.
Contraindications and disadvantages of the drinking diet
Since the drinking diet involves quite strict restrictions, it is necessary to remember the contraindications to this. First of all, this weight loss scheme is not suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Such a diet plan should be abandoned by people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, chronic diseases of the liver or kidneys, cardiovascular system. Endocrine disorders are also contraindicated.
The main disadvantage of a drinking diet is the possible deterioration of well-being. People who follow this diet may complain of dizziness and headaches, irritability. In addition, there is a high risk of various disorders of the stomach and intestines.