Have you ever seen something like this?picture - a girl in a store greedily looks around at the delicacies on display, sighs heavily, puts a bag of kefir and a pack of buckwheat in her basket and goes to the checkout? If so, then you have encountered a person who is trying out a buckwheat diet. What kind of diet is this, how many days should you follow it and what results can you expect? Why subject yourself to such torment at all? According to experienced "professionals" who have thoroughly studied all existing methods of losing weight, by going on a buckwheat diet for a week, you can get rid of 6-10 extra pounds. Agree, for 7 days the results are very impressive! There is something to suffer for! But is it true? Let's figure it out.
About buckwheat and yogurt
The two main products that make up the compositionbuckwheat diet - this is buckwheat itself and kefir. Why them? Buckwheat is considered one of the most useful cereals. It contains a lot of protein, potassium, iron, iodine and phosphorus, as well as vitamins P, B6, B1, B2. Nutritionists recommend regularly including this low-carb product in the diet of those who suffer from hypertension, anemia and various liver diseases. The fiber present in buckwheat plays the role of a kind of "broom", effectively ridding the body of toxins. Nutritionists and cosmetologists echo. They believe that it is simply a "storehouse of beauty", helping to nourish and maintain hair, skin and nails in good condition. Kefir is a healthy fermented milk product that contains calcium, protein and vitamins B12, A, B2. It helps improve digestion and, as a result, remove toxins and waste. And lactic acid bacteria successfully fight putrefactive processes occurring in the intestines. The combination of these two products allows you not only to lose weight, but also to normalize bowel function, cleanse the liver and reduce the manifestation of skin diseases such as dermatitis. What else do you need to know about kefir? When buying it, carefully look at the production date. A product made less than 24 hours ago, as a rule, has a laxative effect and, in addition, can lead to flatulence. But if kefir is more than three days old, it can cause constipation.
Menu of buckwheat diet
The buckwheat diet is considered strict, andseven days is not a short period. And in order for the results not to disappoint you, you need to approach it with all seriousness. For example, the cereal must be cooked in a special way. However, there is nothing complicated here. In the evening, before going to bed, measure out the required amount of buckwheat - as a rule, one glass per day is enough. Pour boiling water over it. Drain the water. Pour another portion of boiling water at the rate of 1.5 glasses of liquid per 1 glass of cereal. Wrap the pan with a warm blanket and leave until the morning. The buckwheat is ready. You will no longer need to cook it. The diet menu is very simple. During all seven days, you are allowed to eat as much buckwheat porridge as you want. You will not have to feel hungry - eat at least every hour! True, there are also some disadvantages - you will need to give up various sauces, seasonings and even salt. And the last meal should be at least 4-5 hours before "lights out". In extreme cases, you can drink some kefir before bed. And even that is not advisable. Now about kefir. For this diet, you need to use low-fat, 1%. One liter per day. Ideally, if you can drink it either half an hour before or half an hour after eating. But if you feel that you can't eat porridge "dry" - that's okay. You can wash it down or even pour kefir over it. The next point is drinking. You need to drink at least 1.5 liters of liquid per day. Only in this case will you be able to achieve the desired effect in seven days. Suitable drinks include green tea, still mineral water, herbal teas. If desired, you can add lemon to them. But sugar, of course, should not be included in your diet. If you can't live without coffee or black tea - treat yourself to a cup. But no more than twice a day! Oh, and don't forget about multivitamins! You definitely need to take them during this course.
To help slimming
Of course, it would be ideal if you could clearlyfollow all the recommendations, and you will have enough willpower not to change the menu. Then the results are guaranteed. But what if after a few days you feel that you can’t even look at buckwheat? In order not to break down and not greedily pounce on fried potatoes and buns with butter, you can allow yourself some indulgences. Your choice:
- Several berries prunes or dried apricots. You can eat them together with porridge, or you can use them separately. Dried fruits will not only bring some variety to the meager diet, but also provide the body with natural sugars, which are necessary for the brain, vitamins and fiber.
- Cabbage salad. Cabbage, in general, is a very interesting vegetable. Do you know that it has a negative calorie content? That is, for the processing of cabbage your body will spend more energy than it will gain as a result of its assimilation.
- Greenery. Her, completely not afraid to "lubricate" the effect, it is possible to eat both with porridge, and separately.
- Fruits. Two or three pieces. Of course, unsweetened ones are better.If you choose green apples, you can add them directly to the buckwheat. But all the others are best eaten separately - as an additional "snack".
And a few more tips:
- Salt-free diets, which includebuckwheat, help cleanse the body and remove excess fluid. But due to a sharp restriction of salt intake, you may begin to experience headaches and weakness. Blood pressure may also decrease. After all, seven days is quite a long time! If you notice a deterioration in your health - do not torture yourself! Add a little salt to the next portion of buckwheat or add soy sauce. And even if the results are a little worse - which, however, is not at all necessary - you will maintain your health. And this is much more important! Those who play sports should especially carefully monitor their health. By the way, in the summer, in hot weather, it is not recommended to follow a salt-free diet at all.
- If you feel weak, it is recommendedthere is honey. Of course, you shouldn't overeat - one teaspoon will be quite enough. You can divide this amount into several doses. It is recommended not to swallow honey, but to slowly dissolve it. You can do it differently - dilute this portion in a glass of water and drink it throughout the day. Don't be afraid that this small digression will spoil the whole effect - the glucose will go to feed the brain.
- While on a buckwheat diet, you shouldn't suffer fromhunger. If the thought of buckwheat makes you feel nauseous, feel free to add lemon juice, garlic or herbs - whatever you like best.
Why am I not losing weight?
Quite a few women have tried buckwheatdiet, complain about the same problem - in the first days the weight loss is much greater than in the following ones. What is the reason? The answer is very simple. During the first two or three days the body gets rid of mainly excess fluid. That is why the results are much more noticeable - the scale arrow moves merrily down. But then it is the turn of fat. And getting rid of it is much more difficult. But if you succeed, the effect will be quite stable. If the diet works worse than you would like in the first days, then most likely there are reasons for this. What are they? There may be several. Here are the main ones:
- you just finished the course of another salt-free diet and immediately "sat down" on buckwheat;
- you are waiting for "critical days" and your body actively delays water;
- you abuse soy sauce, which contains salt;
- Buckwheat is not “your” product, you have never eaten it before and your body simply “doesn’t get along” with it.
The next important question is how to keepachieved results. In order for the kilograms lost with such difficulty not to return back in just a few days, it is necessary to take some precautions. The exit from the buckwheat diet should be smooth and gradual. It will take as much time as the course itself - seven days. Do not immediately after the end of the course "reward yourself for all the torment" - pounce on sweets and fatty foods. During the diet, your stomach has decreased in size. Try not to overload it. Eat small portions several times a day. If possible, replace salt with soy sauce - this will help to avoid swelling. Try to make sure that the last meal is 4-5 hours before bedtime. Make a sample menu for this period. Let's say for breakfast - an egg and some low-fat cottage cheese. For lunch - a piece of chicken breast with stewed vegetables. For dinner - the same buckwheat. Gradually include fish, meat and fruit in your diet. Don't forget about kefir. You can repeat the course no earlier than in a month. But periodically - once every 7-10 days - it is quite possible to arrange a fasting day on buckwheat and kefir.
Summing up
So, let's "balance the balance" - that is, let's evaluate all the pros and cons of this method of fighting excess fat. Pros
- Perhaps the biggest plus is thisthe effectiveness of the buckwheat diet. Judge for yourself - in just seven days you can lose six to ten kilograms. This result will certainly not go unnoticed!
- Both buckwheat and kefir are very healthy. They contain vitamins and microelements necessary for a person. In addition, these products are available in any store and are relatively inexpensive.
- The diet is very simple.While you stick to this diet, you will have time to rest from the endless process of cooking. And it is not possible to get confused in the menu - there are only two ingredients! You will not have to adjust your schedule to a strict "clock" diet - eat whenever you want. Both buckwheat porridge and kefir can be taken to work with you. You will not need to calculate kilocalories - eat as much as you want. In general, - pure pleasure!
Cons Of course, there are some too:
- Within seven days your food will not be balanced. So the body will not get all the vitamins and trace elements that he needs.
- As a rule, already on the third day of the diet the words "buckwheat" and "kefir" begin to cause attacks of mild depression.
- The diet has its own contraindications and before that,how to sit on it, you need to consult a doctor. The main contraindications include - any chronic diseases, low blood pressure, low hemoglobin, stomach ulcers, gastritis, duodenal ulcers. And, of course, pregnancy and lactation. And this is not a complete list. At first glance, the advantages of this diet still outweigh the disadvantages. However, it is, of course, up to you to decide. Although that girl from the supermarket is most likely already buying herself new jeans - a smaller size.
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