On the eve of a summer vacation or a trip to a seaside resort, women think about how to lose a few extra pounds, which have accumulated without success. In such cases, fast diets are the first to come to mind, promising to regain the old figure shape in just a few days.
Qualified dietitians and physicians never tire of advising their patients not to follow mono diets, as their effect on the body is very controversial. But fans of such methods of weight loss also do not diminish, because in an emergency there is no other way to prepare your body for a beautiful dress or favorite pants.
Quick result with unforeseeable consequences
On the eve of vacation or immediately after, people often resort to the kefir diet, which has many advantages over other quick methods. It is considered the female option for weight normalization, although men can also use it if they wish. This system works equally well for everyone. It is not difficult to create a menu for several days, and the corresponding products can be found in any store. But it is important to select high-quality kefir, which will benefit the body as much as possible. If you want, you can not rely on the conscience of the manufacturers and cook a fresh fermented dairy product with your own hands at home.
The main advantage of the kefir diet is the minimum financial costs, as well as the good results. Just 3 days of kefir nutrition will help you lose weight two to three kilograms, or even more, depending on the person's initial overweight. It's a godsend for lovers of fermented dairy products. For those who do not like this drink, it is better to stay away from this type of diet, as it will be unrealistic to resist due to psychological discomfort.
While on a kefir diet, you will not have to starve, despite a low calorie diet. The body will receive all the necessary nutrients in sufficient quantity, which will eliminate obsessive hunger.
A positive feature of the scheme is the availability of its key product, which is inexpensive and sold in virtually every store. It comes in compact bottles that you can easily take with you anywhere, even in your purse.
Kefir itself has many useful properties:
- beneficial effect on the digestive system;
- normalization of intestinal microflora;
- minimal calories stimulate weight loss.
The kefir diet has one downside, requiring you to warn yourself about the downsides of following such a program. There may be an increased urge to go to the bathroom, as kefir is a strong diuretic. For this reason, it will be difficult to follow such a diet at work - frequent trips to the toilet can spoil your image in the company. The stomach can rage, which at the most inconvenient times will begin to gurgle and bubble due to the increased gas formation caused by a fermented milk drink. For this reason, it makes sense to postpone weight loss until the weekend or vacation.
The diet can trigger the following health problems:
- menstrual irregularities;
- weakness or dizziness;
- exacerbation of chronic stomach diseases;
- gas and bloating;
- the risk of exhaustion of the body with a long diet;
- upset stomach;
- deterioration of the appearance of hair, nails and skin.
It is not recommended to follow the kefir diet for more than 10 days, even if its sweetened version is used, in which, in addition to kefir, you can eat a number of other products. The danger of mono-diets also lies in psychological discomfort, which is why half of the people who resort to them collapse and half give up everything. Due to the fact that the body is under stress, after the end of the eating period there is a high risk of not only gaining the lost pounds in a few days, but also adding a few new ones. It is important to take a holistic approach to solving the problem - to think about nutrition in advance during the diet and in the subsequent period to come out of it.
Contraindications to the kefir diet
Before resorting to this method for weight loss, you should consult your doctor. The kefir diet has a long list of contraindications, including diseases in which it is unacceptable to follow it. He understands:
- rheumatism
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- excess blood in the vessels (plethora);
- rickets;
- diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- increased gastric acidity;
- drop;
- gastritis.
Don't risk starting a kefir diet without a medical examination. Not everyone knows that he has gastritis, because this disease may not have pronounced symptoms for years, being in a chronic stage. And during weight loss, an exacerbation of the disease may occur. This is due to the content of fungi in kefir which causes alcoholic fermentation. When a person eats only a fermented milk drink for several days, the alcohol produced by the fungi gradually disrupts the integrity of the mucous membrane and walls of the stomach. Ultimately, the gastritis gets worse.
Nutritionists do not recommend trying to lose weight on a kefir diet for people who are significantly overweight. In their case, a sharp decrease in the calorie content of the diet can provoke an exacerbation of all diseases in the chronic stage.
Rules for the selection and preparation of kefir
It is recommended to use fresh kefir with a fat content of not more than one and a half percent. It is better to buy a fermented milk drink prepared on the day of purchase or the day before. Such a strict requirement for freshness is not related to the thirst for a natural product, but to its effect on the intestines. Freshly produced kefir helps relax the intestines and cleanse them naturally. This speeds up the process of losing weight because processed foods will not stagnate in the digestive tract. Three-day kefir, on the contrary, can cause constipation.
Getting the freshest kefir every day is no easy task. You can implement a simple recipe to make a homemade fermented milk product. It can actually be made using any of the following ingredients:
- kefir mushroom;
- starter cultures;
- store the kefir.
The last option is the most affordable, but the end product will contain less nutrients than that obtained through the use of a yeast or kefir mushroom. Tibetan or milk mushrooms can be purchased online, sometimes for free.
Kefir starter can be purchased at the drugstore - in powder or liquid form in a small bottle. Its cost is low, so you don't have to spend a lot. If you don't want to go to the drugstore, just buy a liter of milk and a bottle of fresh kefir from the grocery store.
Boil the milk and cool it to 30 degrees, pour into a glass jar. Then add a tablespoon of sourdough or mushroom. Kefir in the store will need twice as much. Cover the neck of the jar with clean gauze to keep dust and insects out. The lid should not be used as fermentation requires an oxygen supply. Place the pot in a dry place out of direct sunlight. It is desirable that it be warm - to stimulate the work of mushrooms.
During the heating season, a container with homemade kefir can be placed near the battery. After 10 hours, stir the mixture, but do not pour it in and taste it, as it will take the same time to prepare. When the milk thickens and looks like kefir, it can be filtered and poured into another clean container.
Kefir diet options with menu
The faster but more severe option is the 3 day mono diet. According to the rules, it is allowed to eat exclusively kefir, water and green tea without sugar for three days. You can drink a liter and a half of fermented milk drink per day, dividing this amount into 6 receptions. Try to eat the same amount at regular intervals so that you don't feel hungry.
There is a more acceptable version of the three-day kefir diet, during which a prolonged diet is allowed:
- For breakfast, drink a glass of kefir with a rye bread or regular crouton.
- For lunch, 200 grams of salad of all fresh vegetables with olive oil, but without salt and other spices, are added to a glass of kefir.
- For dinner you will have to settle for a glass of kefir, two medium-sized apples and a 20 gram slice of Dutch cheese. Cheese can be replaced with a serving of low-fat cottage cheese.
You should drink a liter and a half of kefir a day. Of these, 600 ml are used for the main meals. Distribute the remaining 900ml evenly between them as a light snack.
In winter, an extended menu of a kefir diet, designed for three days, may look like this:
- For breakfast, prepare yourself an omelet made entirely from two egg whites. Add a little sauerkraut to it, sprinkle the breakfast with natural coffee without sugar, but with the addition of a small amount of milk.
- After a few hours after breakfast, drink a glass of kefir with a low percentage of fat.
- For lunch, eat a serving of vegetable soup with rye croutons and cooked carrots.
- For an afternoon snack, also have a glass of kefir.
- Dinner on a baked fish fillet with a boiled potato in a jacket.
- Drink a glass of kefir one hour before bedtime.
If you want, you can stick to the diet for 7 days. The proportions of this diet for a week should be as follows - a liter and a half of kefir and 0, 5-1 kg of vegetables and fruits per day. All vegetables and fruits of your choice are allowed, except those high in calories.
Bananas and grapes are not suitable for food due to their high energy value. Avoid all citrus fruits as they are incompatible with fermented dairy products.
Distribute the amount of kefir and vegetables with the fruit over five to six meals. With a fractional meal, you will not starve and be able to shake up your metabolism. During a ten-day kefir diet in the first three days, you drink 2 liters of kefir and eat 400 grams of boiled rice. For the next three days, instead of rice, use 400 grams of boiled chicken fillet without salt. Over the next three days, drink kefir and an unlimited number of apples. And on the tenth day, add a serving of oatmeal to breakfast.
Light Diet Recipes
While on a diet, even if you are on the extended diet option, you are not allowed to eat complex meals. It is recommended to eat fresh vegetables without salt, and to boil chicken fillets without adding spices. You can show your culinary abilities and diversify the diet with more complex dishes during the period of leaving the diet, which lasts for several days. Meals should be low in calories and promote a slow transition of the body to a varied diet. On the first day of your diet, you can add a simple coleslaw to your menu.
To prepare it you will need:
- white cabbage - 0, 5 kg;
- salt and vinegar to taste;
- sunflower or olive oil - 30 ml.
This amount is sufficient for two full servings. Finely chop the cabbage, add the rest of the ingredients to it and mix - the dish is ready. If you are not full of such a salad, add a handful of green peas to it for more nutrition. For dessert, you can make a fruit salad.
To prepare it you will need the following products:
- apples - 2 pieces;
- pear - 1 pc;
- lemon - quarter;
- tangerine - 1 pc;
- orange & ndashs; 1 piece (medium size).
All fruits should be washed thoroughly, peeled and cut into small slices.
Make sure to remove the hearts and all seeds from the apples and pears.
Grate the orange zest with a fine grater to obtain a tasty crust. Put the chopped ingredients in a blade on a saucer and sprinkle them with zest on top. Leave a little fruit juice, stir and enjoy the fresh taste.
A few days after the end of the kefir diet, you can prepare a more nutritious and nutritious potato dish. It is better to use young tubers, which are unusually rich in beneficial trace elements and at the same time do not strike the figure.
For one serving, you will need:
- potatoes - 1 pc;
- black pepper and salt to taste;
- sunflower oil - 30 ml;
- parsley and dill - to taste;
- garlic to taste.
Wash and dry the potato, then make a few shallow cuts - right down to the middle of the vegetable to keep it from falling apart.
In another deep bowl, combine the finely chopped dill and parsley with the minced garlic. Send it vegetable oil, salt and pepper to taste. Stir this mixture and carefully coat the potato with it, trying to put the herbs in the cracks of the vegetable. Lightly grease a baking sheet and place the vegetables on it. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the potatoes in it until tender. Depending on its size, it will take 15 to 30 minutes.
Steps after failure and competent exit from the regime
For a strict kefir diet, blackouts are typical, when a person, unable to resist dietary bans, pulls away and eats treats. The first thing to do in this situation is to calm down and not berate yourself unnecessarily. In one day, even on a very stormy feast, you could hardly gain at least a pound of excess weight. Most likely, the balance reflects the fluid retained in the body and the food that has not had time to transform. In the event of a relapse, simply extend your eating period by a day to catch up. But think about the fact that a rigid diet is just not right for you and try a less restrictive extended diet version. Don't go on a full hunger strike to punish yourself for your cowardice. This will only drive the body under even more stress which will cause another breakdown.
By itself, a diet with kefir will not lead to success if you do not consolidate it with a competent exit from the dietary period. During the next few weeks, you will have to refrain from desserts, fatty, salty and peppered foods. And in the future, in order to avoid the return of extra pounds, it is recommended to organize a day of kefir fasting once a week.
Try to gradually diversify your menu after losing weight, adding 50 calories to the daily value and one product per day. Focus on vegetables and fruits that are low in calories and will not burden your digestive tract, which is a bit relaxed during the diet. Try boiling vegetables, steaming, or broiling. Steamed vegetables work better than raw vegetables because they will be easier for your stomach to digest.
After a few days, you can gradually introduce low-fat varieties of fish and meat and broths based on them into the menu. Eat protein foods for breakfast - low-fat cottage cheese and unsweetened yogurt. Use natural honey as a sweetener. At the second stage of exiting the kefir diet, you can increase the calorie content of the daily diet from 100 to 120 calories. This period lasts at least two weeks. At this time, it is recommended to drink vitamin and mineral complexes.
Mistakes lead to disastrous results
There is a lot of discussion and controversy surrounding the kefir diet, because its action has an equally positive and negative effect on a person. You can really lose weight, but there is a high risk of causing various conditions. For example, according to a 40-year-old woman, the effort was not worth the results: “Indeed, I managed to lose a little weight, but the result was very unreliable. All the pounds came back very quickly. "
A 34-year-old woman is even more radically opposed to the kefir diet, who decided to use it in doses: “No mono-diet burns fat. All that can be achieved with their help is the removal of excess fluid from the body. But all of them, including kefir, are harmful to our health. Therefore, I personally resort to a kefir diet exclusively on fasting days after the holidays. But I don't eat according to this pattern for three days in a row, but only once a week. "
If you ignore the advice to consult your doctor before starting a diet, serious health problems can develop which can take months to heal. “I really regretted going on a kefir diet. I have had a serious disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It all started with constipation, then bloating followed, and my diet ended in a hospital bed. You cannot eat according to this scheme. The doctor explained to me later how stupid I had been, ”the girl said.
As in all cases concerning our health, it is important to be careful with the kefir diet. There is no need to rush to part with excess weight using high speed methods. Even they require several weeks of correct withdrawal from the diet. A wiser solution would be to avoid unhealthy foods, increase physical activity, and stay hydrated. These simple steps give good results in the first two weeks.