On the eve of the big holidays or a trip to a resort, women think about how to lose a couple of extra pounds, accumulated so without success. In these cases, fast diets are the first to come to mind, promising to return the previous shape to the figure in a few days.
Qualified dieticians and doctors never tire of advising their patients to steer clear of mono diets, as their effect on the body is highly controversial. But fans of such methods of losing weight do not diminish, because in an emergency there is no other way to prepare your body for a favorite beautiful dress or pants.
Fast result with unpredictable consequences
On the eve of the holidays or soon after, people often resort to the kefir diet, which has a number of advantages over other methods of speed. It is considered a 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 make a menu for several days, and 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 can not rely on the conscientiousness of manufacturers and cook a product from 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-based nutrition will help you lose weight by two to three kilograms, or even more, depending on the person's initial overweight. This is a godsend for lovers of fermented milk 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 resist due to psychological distress.
During a kefir diet, you will not have to starve, despite a low calorie diet. The body will receive all the necessary nutrients in sufficient quantities, which will eliminate obsessive hunger.
A positive feature of the diet is the availability of its key product, which is inexpensive and sold in virtually any store. It comes in compact bottles that you can easily take with you wherever you go, even in your bag.
Kefir itself has many useful properties:
- beneficial effect on the digestive system;
- normalization of intestinal microflora;
- minimum calories stimulate weight loss.
The kefir diet has one disadvantage, forcing you to warn about the disadvantages of following such a program. There may be an increased urge to use 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 bathroom can practically ruin your image in the company. The stomach can rage, which at the most inopportune moments will begin to make gurgling and gurgling sounds 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.
Diet can cause the following health problems:
- menstrual irregularities;
- weakness or dizziness;
- exacerbation of chronic stomach diseases;
- flatulence and bloating;
- the risk of depletion of the body with a long diet;
- stomach pain;
- deterioration in 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 also lies in psychological discomfort, which is why half of the people who resort to them break down and throw everything in half. Due to the fact that the body is under stress, after the end of the eating period, there is a high risk of gaining not only the lost kilograms in a few days, but also of adding a couple of new ones. It is important to take a comprehensive approach to solve the problem: think in advance about nutrition during the diet and in the period after which it comes out.
Contraindications to the kefir diet
Before resorting to this method to lose weight, you should consult with your doctor. The kefir diet has a large 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 acid;
- gout;
- gastritis.
Don't 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 in the course of weight loss, an exacerbation of the disease may occur. This is due to the mushroom content in kefir which causes alcoholic fermentation. When a person eats only one fermented milk drink for several days, the alcohol produced by the mushrooms gradually disrupts the integrity of the mucous membrane and walls of the stomach. Eventually, the gastritis gets worse.
Nutritionists advise against trying to lose weight on a kefir diet for people who are significantly overweight. In their case, a sharp cut in the calorie content of the diet can provoke an exacerbation of any diseases that are 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 best to buy a fermented milk drink made on the day of purchase or the day before. Such a strict requirement of freshness is not connected with the thirst for a natural product, but with its effect on the intestines. Freshly produced kefir helps to relax the intestines and purify it naturally. This speeds up the weight loss process because processed food does not stagnate in the digestive tract. Three-day kefir, on the other hand, can cause constipation.
Getting the freshest kefir every day is not an easy task. You can implement a simple recipe for making a homemade fermented milk product. It can actually be made using one of the following ingredients:
- kefir mushroom;
- starting cultures;
- archives kefir.
The last option is the cheapest, but the final product will have fewer nutrients than that obtained with the use of a yeast or a kefir mushroom. Tibetan mushrooms, or milk, can be purchased online, sometimes for free.
Kefir starter can be purchased at the pharmacy - as a 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 at the supermarket.
Boil the milk and cool it to 30 degrees, pour it into a glass jar. Then add a tablespoon of sourdough or mushrooms. The kefir from the store will need double. Cover the neck of the jar with clean gauze to keep dust and bugs away. The lid should not be used as fermentation requires an oxygen supply. Place the jar in a dry place out of direct sunlight. It is desirable that it is 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 or flavor it, because it will take the same time to be ready. When the milk thickens and looks like kefir, it can be filtered and poured into another clean container.
Kefir diet options with menu
The fastest 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 green tea without sugar. You can drink one and a half liters of fermented milk drink per day, dividing this amount into 6 receptions. Try to consume the same amount at regular intervals so as not to 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 fresh vegetable salad with olive oil, but without salt and other spices, is added to a glass of kefir.
- For dinner, you'll have to make do with a glass of kefir, two medium-sized apples and a 20-gram slice of Dutch cheese. Cheese can be substituted for a low-fat portion of cottage cheese.
You should drink one and a half liters of kefir a day. Of these, 600 ml are used for main meals. Distribute the remaining 900ml evenly among them as a light snack.
In winter, an extended menu for a kefir diet, designed for three days, may look like this:
- For breakfast, prepare yourself an omelette made entirely of two egg whites. Add a little sauerkraut, water the breakfast with natural coffee without sugar, but with the addition of a small amount of milk.
- After a couple of hours after breakfast, drink a glass of low-fat kefir.
- For lunch, eat a portion of vegetable soup with rye croutons and stewed carrots.
- For an afternoon snack, drink a glass of kefir as well.
- Eat a baked fish fillet with a boiled potato in a jacket.
- Drink a glass of kefir one hour before going to sleep.
If you wish, you can stick to the diet for 7 days. The proportions in this diet for a week should be as follows: one and a half liters of kefir and 0. 5-1 kg of fruits and vegetables per day. Any vegetables and fruit of your choice are allowed, except high-calorie ones.
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 milk products.
Divide the amount of kefir and vegetables with fruit into 5-6 meals. With a split meal, you will not starve and will be able to stimulate your metabolism. During the 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. In the next three day period, drink kefir and any number of apples. And on the tenth day, add a portion of oatmeal to 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 boil chicken fillets without adding spices. You can show your cooking skills and diversify your diet with more intricate dishes during the exit period, which lasts several days. Meals should be low in calories and encourage a slow transition to a varied diet. On the first day off the 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 whole portions. Finely chop the cabbage, add the rest of the ingredients and mix - the dish is ready. If you're not full of such a salad, add a handful of 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;
- mandarin - 1 pc;
- orange & ndashs; 1 piece (medium size).
All fruits must be washed thoroughly, peeled and cut into slices.
Be sure to remove cores and all seeds from apples and pears.
Grate the orange peel with a fine grater to obtain a tasty zest. Put the chopped ingredients in a slide on a saucer and sprinkle with the zest. Leave the fruit juice a little, mix 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 affect 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, down to the center of the vegetable to prevent it from falling apart.
In a separate deep bowl, combine the finely chopped dill and parsley with the minced garlic. Send vegetable oil, salt and pepper there to taste. Stir in this mixture and carefully coat the potato, trying to get the herbs into the crevices of the vegetable. Lightly grease a baking sheet and place the vegetables on top. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and cook the potatoes until tender. Depending on its size, it will take 15 to 30 minutes.
Steps after exhaustion and competent exit from the diet
For a strict kefir diet, breakdowns are typical, when a person, unable to resist food bans, goes wild and eats delicacies. The first thing to do in this situation is to calm down and not scold yourself unnecessarily. In one day, even in a very stormy party, you could hardly gain at least one kilogram of excess weight. Most likely, the balance reflects the fluid retained in the body and the food it did not have time to process. If a relapse occurs, simply extend the diet period one day to catch up. But think about the fact that a strict diet simply doesn't work 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 lead to even greater stress on the body, which will result in another burnout as a result.
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. In the next few weeks you will have to refrain from sweets, fatty, salty and peppery foods. And in the future, to avoid the return of extra pounds, it is recommended to organize a kefir unloading 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 fruits and veggies, which are low in calories and won't load up your gastrointestinal tract, which is a little relaxed while dieting. Try boiling vegetables, steamed or grilled. Parboiled vegetables work better than raw vegetables as they make them more digestible for the stomach.
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 sugar-free yogurt. Use natural honey as a sweetener. In the second stage of exiting the kefir diet, it is possible to 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.
Errors lead to disastrous results
There is a lot of talk and discussion about 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 provoking various ailments. For example, according to a 40-year-old woman, the effort was not worth the results: “In fact, I managed to lose some weight, but the result was very unreliable. All the kilos came back very quickly ".
A 34-year-old woman is even more radically opposed to the kefir diet, who has decided to use it in doses: “No mono diet burns fat deposits. All that can be achieved with their help is the removal of excess fluid from the body. But all of them, including kefir, undermine 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 arise that can take months to heal. “I really regret deciding to go on a kefir diet. I had a severe gastrointestinal tract disorder. It all started with constipation, then swelling followed and my diet ended up 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 with regards to our health, it is important to be careful with the kefir diet. It is not necessary to rush to part with excess weight using high-speed methods. They too require several weeks of proper 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 within the first two weeks.