Buckwheat.Most of our compatriots have been familiar with this product since childhood. And this is no coincidence. Buckwheat not only has excellent taste qualities, but is also very useful. It contains such necessary substances and microelements as iron, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, bromine and zinc. This cereal is also rich in vitamins B1, B2 and PP. Buckwheat dishes are recommended for hypertension, atherosclerosis, liver diseases and some other diseases. And the buckwheat diet has long been popular with those who are actively fighting excess weight. Despite the fact that buckwheat has become something familiar and ordinary for us, in other countries it is not so popular. Although there, nutritionists recommend it as a dietary product. However, as practice shows, we do not know everything about buckwheat. For example, do you know the origin of this word - "buckwheat"? And this is interesting. It turns out that this crop was originally cultivated in Rus' by Greek monks. That's why they started calling it by this strange word. And a few more little-known facts:
- Buckwheat is one of the few cultivated plants that is not afraid of weeds. It successfully displaces them itself.
- Buckwheat is not, strictly speaking, a grain at all. It is a seed from the rhubarb family.
- Porridge is not all that can be made frombuckwheat. In some countries, this cereal is used differently. For example, buckwheat noodles are very popular in Japan, in China it is used to make chocolate, and in Spain it is shelled like seeds.
- In most languages the word "buckwheat" does not have its own analogue. As a rule, the very Russian "kasha" is used to describe it.
The essence of the buckwheat diet
This diet is low-carb and at the same timetime, protein. The duration of a strict diet is no more than seven days. The "soft" version is designed for 14 days. And even if you are satisfied with the results obtained and want to continue the experiment, you should not do this. Cereals remove not only water and toxins from the body, but also nutrients. Long-term adherence to such a diet can have a negative effect on your health. During the diet, your blood pressure may drop and headaches may occur. This is due to the fact that salt and glucose will stop entering the body. Replenishing the glucose supply is quite simple - dilute a small spoonful of honey in a glass of water and take it in small portions throughout the day. Do not worry that this will make the diet less effective - glucose will not turn into fat, but will serve as "fuel" for your brain. It is also recommended to take vitamin and mineral complexes. Following the buckwheat diet will allow you to get rid of several - as a rule, 3-10 - kilograms of excess weight. To obtain the desired result, the cereal must be cooked in a certain way. How to cook the "right" buckwheat porridge? Very simple. In the evening, take one glass of buckwheat, carefully sort and wash it. Pour two glasses of boiling water and leave overnight. In the morning, the porridge will be ready. Of course, it should be consumed without sugar and salt. The only exception may be soy sauce. There are several options for the buckwheat diet. Let's look at some of them.
Gentle diet on buckwheat porridges
This option is one of the most gentle.The duration of this diet is two weeks. It is tolerated quite easily. In order not to get tired of porridge, it is recommended to cook a variety of dishes from buckwheat.
- Buckwheat burgers
To prepare them, cook buckwheat like thisto form a viscous paste. Add soy and mix thoroughly. Form patties and place them in the oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Buckwheat casserole
Boil buckwheat until half cooked.Boil the carrots. Simmer the cabbage a little. Take a baking tray and lightly grease it with olive oil. Put the porridge on the bottom. Next, layer the boiled carrots, fresh tomatoes and cabbage. Top with sesame seeds. Put in the oven and bake until done. It is recommended to eat with a green salad.
- Buckwheat pancakes
Boil and strain the buckwheat.Add a little coarse flour, kefir and one egg. Mix. You should get a homogeneous viscous mass. Fry the pancakes in olive oil. The diameter of the pancakes should not exceed six centimeters. The menu for the first three days does not change. For breakfast - a plate of buckwheat porridge and one glass of low-fat kefir. If you feel very hungry, you can eat several buckwheat breads. For lunch - 50 grams of buckwheat, a glass of kefir and two buckwheat cutlets. For dinner - a glass of kefir and a buckwheat casserole. In the next three days, the diet changes slightly. In the morning - two glasses of kefir and buckwheat breads. Eat until you are full. In the afternoon - three pancakes and two glasses of kefir. Before going to bed - just kefir. One glass. The last day of this week is a fasting day. You can only eat buckwheat porridge - in small portions, no more than one glass per day. Drink - kefir or still water. The next three days are also not very varied. In the morning - two pancakes and a glass of kefir. For lunch - 50 grams of porridge and two glasses of kefir. If desired, you can eat 5-8 buckwheat breadsticks. In the evening - 70 grams of porridge, a diet salad and again - kefir. The next three days. Breakfast - a soft-boiled egg, kefir, 50 grams of buckwheat porridge. In the afternoon - porridge again. You can eat 50 grams. With it - cabbage salad and a cup of herbal tea. For dinner - 50 grams of buckwheat, kefir, diet salad. The last day of the diet - again a fasting day. Again only kefir and porridge.
Diet on buckwheat porridge for 7 days
It is designed for seven days.During the six days, when you feel hungry, you can eat some fruit. This should be done an hour before or an hour after eating. Preference is given to green apples. Melons, watermelons, and grapes are prohibited.
- First four days
In the morning you can eat 50 grams of buckwheat porridge anddrink two glasses of still mineral water. During the day - 50 grams of buckwheat and a glass of water. In the evening - still mineral water and again 50 grams of porridge.
- Fifth and sixth days
For breakfast - a cup of green tea and 50 grams of buckwheat porridge. For lunch - 90 grams of porridge and two glasses of still water. For dinner - a glass of water and 50 grams of porridge.
- Seventh day
Per day - 200 grams of buckwheat and 1.5 liters of water.
Diet on buckwheat porridge for 5 days
This diet is designed for five days.
- The first day
In the morning - 50 grams of buckwheat porridge,Herbal tea made of chamomile, prunes - three pieces. To this - fruit salad. To prepare it, take two apples, one kiwi and several slices of orange, tangerine or grapefruit. Afternoon snack - 50 grams of buckwheat, a pear or apple, a glass of still water. Lunch - fruit salad and green tea. You can add lemon to the tea. For dinner - 50 grams of buckwheat, grapefruit or orange, herbal tea. To prepare the tea, you need to take one teaspoon of St. John's wort and calendula and half a spoon of sage.
- Second day
For breakfast - a glass of multifruit juiceand 50 grams of buckwheat porridge. Afternoon snack - a glass of water and three buckwheat breads. During the day - 50 grams of buckwheat and a vegetable salad of celery, spinach, boiled carrots and broccoli. In the evening - a handful of pine nuts or walnuts, fruit, 50 grams of buckwheat and green tea.
- Day Three
The menu from one of the previous days should be repeated.
- Day four
In the morning - 50 grams of buckwheat and a glassorange juice. Add 6-9 drops of lemon juice. Afternoon snack - a glass of water and two apples. In the afternoon - fruit salad, a glass of juice and 50 grams of buckwheat. For dinner - nine dates, 50 grams of buckwheat and mineral water.
- Day five
Breakfast - two grapefruits and 50 gramsbuckwheat porridge. Afternoon snack - a cup of herbal tea and six buckwheat breads. For lunch - buckwheat again and a vegetable salad. For it, steam beets and broccoli, add celery and spinach. In the evening - nuts, fruit. 50 grams of buckwheat and green tea.
Strict version of the diet on buckwheat porridge
The diet is designed for five days.This option is the strictest. On the other hand, it is perfect for those who do not like to cook - after all, buckwheat does not even need to be boiled. And besides buckwheat, you can only drink kefir or mineral water. If you choose kefir - drink no more than one liter per day. Water - no more than two. The amount of buckwheat porridge should not exceed 300 grams per day. The daily norm should be divided into five or six meals.
Exit from the buckwheat diet
In order to consolidate the obtained result,you should exit the buckwheat diet very carefully and gradually. Unfortunately, by abruptly returning to your usual diet, you risk regaining the lost kilograms in the shortest possible time. And this will be very disappointing - the diet is not easy! So how to eat properly after finishing the diet? Firstly, try not to pounce on sweets and flour products. This will not be easy - the body will try to replenish everything "lost". Secondly, for two weeks after completing the course, be sure to include buckwheat porridge or other buckwheat dishes in your diet. It is understandable that you do not really want to do this - you are already tired of it. But the body needs to "get used to" the new weight. Help it. For example, cook buckwheat pancakes on Monday, cutlets on Tuesday, eat crispbread on Wednesday, etc. By the end of the second week, you can reduce your buckwheat consumption to a minimum and return to your usual menu. It is difficult to say which version of the buckwheat diet is the most effective. It is all very individual. One is more suitable for someone, another is more suitable for someone else. However, any of them gives very good results. The choice is yours. But before you start fighting extra pounds, be sure to consult with your doctor. Despite all the benefits of the product, the buckwheat diet has some contraindications. For example, some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, you can cause significant harm to the body. And what could be more important than health? After all, only healthy people are truly beautiful. We recommend reading:
