Today, in the arsenal of people trying to lose weight, there are a large number of different diets. One of the most popular is the drinking diet, which implies the complete elimination of solid foods. On the Internet, you can find a huge number of reviews talking about the effectiveness of this method to lose weight. What is a drinking diet? In this article, we will try to understand the basic principles of this diet, and we will also talk about its safety for the human body.
Basic principles of a drinking diet for weight loss
Overweight is a problem faced by a large number of people around the world. In addition to psychological discomfort, heavy weight can cause many diseases, for example, problems with the osteoarticular system. This is why most people try to get rid of "excess fat" by resorting to various diets.
In 2010, the results of a group of European scientists working to establish the link between obesity and endometrial cancer were published. As a result, overweight women (body mass index ≥30 kg / m2) have been found to have an almost three times higher risk of developing endometrial cancer compared to women of normal body weight.
As we said, drinking diet is a relatively effective method to lose weight according to many people. Its basis is to consume those products that have a liquid consistency. As the sources show, if this diet is followed for a month, weight loss is between 15 and 18 kilograms. Most nutritionists, however, say that this diet is a relatively "tough" method for losing weight in terms of intake of calories and nutrients into the body. It never leaves a mark on a person’s health and emotional state.
With a drinking diet, solid food is replaced by low-calorie liquid meals. At the same time, weight loss is due to a deficiency of calories entering the body, rapid assimilation and elimination of food. Some nutritionists say that this diet is basically a light fasting option.
Before you start drinking diet, it is recommended to prepare for it. To that end, in a few days, you should switch to a light diet that does not include sweet products and flours, fried foods, and alcohol. Preference should be given to cereals, vegetables and fruits, soups. This will help avoid excessive stress on the body.
The daily diet is divided into 4 or 5 meals. It is necessary to observe the drinking system (drink at least 1. 5 liters of water per day). For the entire duration of the diet, it is recommended to reduce the level of physical activity, to monitor the regularity of the stool. Intake of vitamin complexes will help avoid deficiency of vitamins and other essential substances.
As we have already said, in the classical sense, the drinking diet lasts for a month. However, doctors say that eating only liquid food for 30 days can have adverse effects on the body. In this regard, mild dietary options have been developed: for 3, 7 and 14 days.
Foods allowed while drinking diet
Despite the fact that the drinking diet implies the use of liquid food, some drinks should still be discarded. Any alcohol is strictly prohibited. In addition, it is worth limiting the use of coffee and cocoa, packaged juices, fermented milk products with a high percentage of fat content, carbonated beverages.
The diet may include:
- Mineral water or still water;
- Fresh crushed natural juices;
- Vegetable broths or broths based on lean meat and fish;
- Dairy and fermented milk products, having a fat content not exceeding 2. 5%;
- Kissels and compotes from fruits, dried fruits, berries;
- Any type of tea without added sugar.
The best and safest thing for health is a three-day drinking diet. According to reviews, in three days with this diet, you can lose from 3 to 5 kilograms. In second place in terms of safety is the seven day option. It requires much more psychological endurance and, if not properly trained, can still harm the body. As follows from the sources, when you only eat liquid food for 7 days, you may lose from 5 to 7 kilograms.
All of the above products can be consumed during the week. However, there is a certain scheme that considers the reviews, the most effective. At the beginning of the diet, dairy products or milk should be fermented in the first day. On the second day, it is recommended to use vegetable or low fat meat broths. The third day is fresh 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 suggests the use of jelly, and the seventh vegetable broth.
As we said before, in addition to the above products, you must drink at least 1. 5 liters of clean water per day.
An important point is that you should not leave out fatty foods or any other junk food while leaving the diet. After the end of the diet for a while, it is recommended to adhere to the basics of proper nutrition, which will avoid stress for the body.
Contraindications and disadvantages of drinking diet
Because drinking restrictions are very strict, it is necessary to remember about violations for it. First of all, this weight loss scheme is not suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Rejection from such a diet plan should include people with problems with the gastrointestinal tract, chronic diseases of the liver or kidneys, the cardiovascular system. Endocrine disorders are also contraindications.
The main disadvantage of a drinking diet is a potential deterioration in fitness. People who adhere to this diet may complain of dizziness and headache, irritability. In addition, there is a high risk of various disorders in the stomach and womb.