On the eve of big holidays or a trip to a resort, women think about how to lose a few extra pounds, accumulated without success. In these cases, fast diets are the first to come to mind, promising to return to the previous shape of the figure in just a few days.
Qualified doctors and nutritionists never tire of advising their patients to avoid mono diets, as their effects on the body are very controversial. But adherents to such methods of weight loss do not diminish, because in emergencies there is no other way to prepare the body for a beautiful dress or favorite pants.
Fast result with unpredictable consequences
On the eve of the holidays or immediately after them, people often resort to the kefir diet, which has several advantages over other speed methods. It is considered the female option for normalization of weight, 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 products for it can be found in any store. But it is important to select high quality kefir, from which the body will receive the maximum benefit. If you wish, you cannot count on the conscientiousness of the manufacturers and cook fresh fermented milk with your own hands at home.
The main advantage of the kefir diet is minimal financial costs, as well as good results. Just 3 days of kefir nutrition will help you lose weight by two to three pounds, or even more, depending on the person's initial overweight. This is 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 not be realistic to endure it due to psychological discomfort.
During a kefir diet, you will not have to go hungry despite the low calorie diet. The body will receive all the necessary nutrients in sufficient quantities, which will eliminate the obsessive feeling of hunger.
A positive feature of the diet is the availability of its main product, which is cheap and sold in almost any store. Comes in compact bottles that you can easily take wherever you go, even in your purse.
The 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 a disadvantage, forcing you to be aware of the disadvantages of following such a program. There may be an increase in the desire to use the bathroom, since kefir is a strong diuretic. For this reason, it will be difficult to follow this diet at work - frequent trips to the bathroom can damage your image at the company. The stomach can be filled with rage, which at the most inopportune moments will begin to emit gurgling and bubbling sounds due to the increased gas formation caused by a fermented milk drink. So it makes sense to postpone weight loss for the weekend or vacation.
The diet can trigger the following health problems:
- menstrual irregularities
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- weakness or dizziness;
- exacerbation of chronic stomach diseases;
- flatulence and bloating;
- the risk of exhaustion of the body with a long diet;
- stomach pain;
- 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 softened version is used, in which, in addition to kefir, you can eat a number of other products. The danger of mono-diets is also in psychological discomfort, which is why half the people who resort to them collapse and throw everything in half. Because the body is under stress, after the end of the diet, there is a great risk of gaining not only the pounds lost in a few days, but also adding some new ones. It is important to take a comprehensive approach to solving the problem - thinking about nutrition in advance during the diet and in the subsequent period of withdrawal.
Contraindications for kefir diet
Before using this method to lose weight, it is necessary to consult your doctor. The kefir diet has an extensive list of contraindications, including diseases in which it is unacceptable to follow it. Includes:
- rheumatism;
- excess blood in the vessels (plethora);
- rickets;
- diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- increased stomach acidity;
- drop;
- gastritis.
Do not risk starting a kefir diet without a preliminary medical examination. Not everyone knows that he has gastritis, as this disease may not show pronounced symptoms for years, being in a chronic stage. And during weight loss, an exacerbation of the disease can occur. This is due to the content of fungi in the kefir that cause alcoholic fermentation. When a person drinks only fermented milk for several days, the alcohol produced by the fungi gradually disturbs the integrity of the mucous membrane and the walls of the stomach. In the end, gastritis gets worse.
Nutritionists do not recommend trying to lose weight with a kefir diet for people who are significantly overweight. In their case, an abrupt cut in the calorie content of the diet can cause an exacerbation of any disease that is in a chronic stage.
Rules for the selection and preparation of kefir
It is recommended to use fresh kefir with a fat content not exceeding one and a half percent. It is best to buy a fermented milk drink made on the day of purchase or the day before. This strict requirement for freshness is not related to the thirst for a natural product, but to its effect on the intestines. The newly produced kefir helps to relax the intestines and purify them naturally. This speeds up the weight loss process, because processed foods are not stagnant in the digestive tract. The three-day kefir, in contrast, 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. In fact, it can be done using one of the following ingredients:
- kefir fungus;
- initial cultures;
- store kefir.
The last option is the most accessible, but the final product will have less nutrients than that obtained using a yeast or kefir fungus. Tibetan or milk mushrooms can be purchased online, sometimes for free.
The kefir starter can be purchased at the pharmacy - in the form of powder or liquid 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 pharmacy, buy a liter of milk and a bottle of the freshest kefir on the market.
Boil the milk and cool to 30 degrees, pour it into a glass jar. Then add a tablespoon of yeast or fungus. The store kefir will need twice as much. Cover the neck of the bottle with clean gauze to prevent dust and insects from entering. The cap should not be used because fermentation requires an oxygen supply. Place the bottle in a dry place protected from direct sunlight. It is desirable to be warm - to stimulate the work of fungi.
During the heating season, a container with homemade kefir can be placed next to the battery. After 10 hours, stir the mixture, but do not pour or try it, as it will take the same time to be ready. When the milk thickens and looks like kefir, it can be filtered and placed in another clean container.
Kefir diet options with menu
The quickest but very tough option is the 3-Day Mono Diet. According to the rules, for three days it is allowed to eat exclusively kefir, water and unsweetened green tea. You can drink a liter and a half of fermented milk drink daily, dividing this amount into 6 receptions. Try to consume the same amount at regular intervals to avoid feeling hungry.
There is a more acceptable version of the three-day kefir diet, during which an extended diet is allowed:
- For breakfast, drink a glass of kefir with a regular rye bread or crouton.
- For lunch, 200 grams of salad from any fresh vegetables with olive oil, but without salt and other spices, are added to a glass of kefir.
- For dinner, you'll have to settle for a glass of kefir, two medium apples and a 20-gram slice of Dutch cheese. The cheese can be replaced with a portion of low-fat cottage cheese.
You should drink a liter and a half of kefir a day. Of these, 600 ml are used in the main meals. Spread the remaining 900 ml evenly between them as a light snack.
In winter, an extensive kefir diet menu, made for three days, might look like:
- For breakfast, make an omelet made entirely of two egg whites. Add a little sauerkraut, pour your breakfast with unsweetened natural coffee, 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 boiled carrots.
- For the afternoon snack, also have a glass of kefir.
- Dine on a baked fish fillet with a baked potato in a jacket.
- Drink a glass of kefir an hour before bed.
If you wish, you can maintain the diet for 7 days. The proportions in 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 daily. All vegetables and fruits of your choice are allowed, except those with a high calorie content.
Bananas and grapes are not suitable for the diet due to their high energy value. Avoid all citrus fruits, as they are incompatible with fermented dairy products.
Divide the amount of kefir and vegetables with fruit into five to six meals. With a fractional meal, you will not starve and be able to stir up your metabolism. During a ten-day kefir diet for 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 cooked unsalted chicken fillet. In the next three days, drink kefir and any amount of apples. And on the tenth day, add a portion of oatmeal to your breakfast.
Light diet recipes
During the diet, even if you follow the extended diet option, you are not allowed to eat complex meals. It is recommended to eat fresh, unsalted vegetables and to cook the chicken fillets without adding seasoning. You can show your culinary skills and diversify your diet with more intricate dishes during the period of leaving the diet, which lasts several days. Meals should be low in calories and promote the slow transition of the body to a varied diet. On the first day off 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 quantity is sufficient for two complete portions. Chop the cabbage very thin, add the rest of the ingredients and mix - the dish is ready. If you are not satisfied with this salad, add a handful of green peas 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 must be well washed, peeled and cut into small slices.
Make sure to remove the cores and all the apple and pear seeds.
Grate the orange peel with a fine grater to obtain a tasty peel. Place the chopped ingredients on a slide over a saucer and sprinkle with the zest on top. Let the fruit juice a little, stir and enjoy the fresh taste.
A few days after the end of the kefir diet, you can prepare a more nutritious and nutritious dish of potatoes. It is best to use young tubers, which are exceptionally rich in beneficial trace elements and, at the same time, do not impress the figure.
For a portion, 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 and then make some shallow cuts - up to the middle of the vegetable to prevent it from coming apart.
In a separate deep bowl, mix the chopped dill and parsley with the chopped garlic. Send vegetable oil, salt and pepper to taste. Stir this mixture and carefully cover the potato with it, trying to place the herbs in the grooves of the vegetable. Lightly grease a baking sheet and place the vegetables on top. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the potatoes in it until tender. Depending on the size, this will take 15 to 30 minutes.
Steps after a breakdown and a competent exit from the diet
For a strict kefir diet, breakdowns are typical when a person, unable to resist food prohibitions, loosens up and eats treats. The first thing to do in this situation is to calm down and not unnecessarily scold yourself. In one day, even at a very stormy party, you could hardly gain at least a pound of excess weight. Most likely, the balance reflects the fluid retained in the body and foods that have not had time to be processed. If a relapse occurs, simply extend your diet by one day to catch up. But think about the fact that a strict diet just doesn't suit you, and try a longer, less restrictive diet. Do not go on a total hunger strike to punish yourself for showing cowardice. This will only lead the body to further stress, which, as a result, will cause another breakdown.
By itself, a kefir diet will not lead to success if you do not consolidate it with a competent departure from the dietary period. In the coming weeks, you will have to abstain from desserts, fatty, salty and spicy foods. And in the future, in order to avoid returning extra pounds, it is recommended to provide a kefir fasting day once a week.
Try to gradually diversify your menu after losing weight, adding 50 calories to the daily value and one product each day. Focus on low-calorie vegetables and fruits that do not overload the gastrointestinal tract, which relaxes a little during the diet. Try to boil vegetables, steam or grill. Pre-cooked vegetables work better than raw vegetables as they make digestion easier for the stomach.
After a few days, you can gradually introduce low fat fish and meat varieties and broths based on them. Eat protein foods for breakfast - low-fat cottage cheese and unsweetened yogurt. Use natural honey as a sweetener. In the second stage of leaving the kefir diet, you can increase the calorie content of the daily diet by 100-120 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 talk and controversy surrounding the kefir diet, because its action has an equally positive and negative effect on the person. You can actually lose weight, but there is a high risk of causing various illnesses. For example, according to a 40-year-old woman, the effort was not worth the result: “It is true that I managed to lose some weight, but the result was not very reliable. 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 fat burning diet. All that can be achieved with their help is to remove excess fluid from the body. But all of them, including kefir, harm 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 scheme 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 arise, which can take months to heal. “I'm really sorry to have decided to go on a kefir diet. I had a serious problem with the gastrointestinal tract. It started with constipation, followed by bloating and my diet ended in a hospital bed. You cannot eat according to this scheme. The doctor later explained to me how stupid I had been, ”said the girl.
As in any case related to our health, it is important to be careful with the kefir diet. There is no need to run to get rid of excess weight using high speed methods. Even they require several weeks of correct withdrawal from the diet. A more reasonable solution would be to avoid unhealthy foods, increase physical activity and stay hydrated. These simple steps give good results in the first two weeks.