Essence and basic principles
Promotes the breakdown of fat cellsantioxidants obtained by combining the flavonoid naringin, which is part of grapefruit, with phenolic organic compounds. Naringin affects cytochrome enzymes, which are capable of breaking down complex chemical compounds. The task of these catalysts is to regulate the respiratory functions of cells, the level of hormones in the blood and the utilization of toxins, including drugs. When cytochromes are blocked by naringin, some substances excluded from metabolic reactions accumulate unchanged. In fact, the grapefruit diet promotes good nutrition of the body's cells, but poor breathing. As a result, metabolic processes are activated, then the brain receives a signal, processes it and sends the stomach an order to reduce appetite, which is so important for losing weight. When following the diet, the intake of sugar and fats into the body is significantly reduced. And these substances must participate in the delivery of nutrients to cells, many of which the body absorbs only together with fatty molecules (lipoproteins). Their deficiency is compensated by extracting the necessary fats from accumulations on the waist and hips. At the same time, bile is actively produced, which breaks down fats, and we - lose weight. 1 grapefruit can weigh 300 g, contain 90.89% water, and at the same time its caloric value is only 32. It contains potassium, which regulates the balance of water and salt in the body, which affects the work of the heart, heart rate, muscle tissue and nerves. Athletes and bodybuilders include this fruit in their diet, since the grapefruit diet does not reduce muscle tone, while increasing motor activity, mobilizing accumulated reserves for it.
How to reduce weight
The grapefruit diet works just like the protein diet.Lose 3-5 kg per week if you follow it, if there are no contraindications and various ailments for which medications are taken. This applies to diseases of the excretory organs, especially the liver. The diet for weight loss does not allow the use of salt and sugar, sauce and fatty foods. Dairy, flour products, white vegetables, alcohol, carbonated drinks are completely excluded. The main condition is to strictly follow three meals a day without "snacks" between meals. It is advisable to eat boiled or baked foods. The fiber contained in grapefruit is very important for weight loss. Thanks to it, a person does not feel hungry for a long time, gets rid of toxins that have accumulated in the intestines. At the same time, metabolism is normalized and broken down fats are removed. Metabolic processes are accelerated by essential oils and promote the absorption of eaten foods, which is very important for weight loss.
Contraindications to use
Before you start following the sour-bitter diet, you need to check the acidity of your gastric juice and study the contraindications. The grapefruit diet may be a ban if you have:
- allergies to citrus fruits;
- exacerbation of diseases, during which it is necessary to take medications and antihistamines;
- increased acidity of gastric juice;
For women using contraception,The grapefruit diet is not recommended due to the increase in the blood level of female hormones and blocking of drugs by grapefruit itself. In this case, you should choose other methods of contraception.
Day menu options
First menu option
- Breakfast. The grapefruit diet consists of a fruit and a small amount of products containing protein: boiled meat, fish and eggs, cheese.
- Dinner. Salad from vegetables, excluding potatoes. Suitable stewed or baked dishes with a slice of protein food and grapefruit.
- Dinner. Diet for weight loss includes stale bread or toast (50-100 g), vegetable salad, baked meat, fish or egg.
- During the day you need to drink plenty of water without gas (1l) and green tea (up to 1 liter), in the morning 1 tsp is added to it. honey. The meal ends before 18:00 with green tea. If you really want to have a snack between meals, then you are allowed 1 grapefruit or orange.
Second menu option
- Breakfast. Eat a piece of bread (50 g) with a boiled egg, drink a cup of black coffee or tea with a slice of lemon, grapefruit juice (70 ml) or eat half of the fruit.
- Lunch. Boiled eggs - 2 pcs., a cup of black coffee or tea with a slice of lemon, grapefruit juice (70 ml) or half a fruit.
- Dinner. Boiled eggs - 2 pcs., a cup of black coffee or tea with a slice of lemon, 70 ml of juice or half a grapefruit.
- Grapefruit juice contains a small amountcalories, which is so important for losing weight. It is saturated with vitamins, nutrients and trace elements, so it is considered useful for a diet. And also the juice quickly restores its strength after active labor or sports training, burning excess fat.
As for eggs, their combination with citrus fruitsfruits create a classic vitamin-mineral complex with low calorie and fat content. The yolk contains vitamins, amino acids, minerals and fats. Therefore, boiled eggs can be replaced with raw ones. An egg contains 100 kcal, 300 mg of cholesterol with a daily norm for an adult of 500 mg. If we take into account that the body can absorb only 2-5% of the cholesterol entering the stomach from food, then a weight loss diet that includes grapefruit and egg will slightly increase the cholesterol content in the blood, but will reduce the total body weight by 3-4 kg per week. In order for the menu to be varied, it is necessary to distribute the following during the day for weight loss:
- steam or grilled lean meat or fish in the amount of 200 grams;
- vegetables: raw, stewed, steamed, baked - no more than 1 kg;
- low-fat dairy products: cottage cheese, kefir (at night), homemade yogurt - 100 grams;
- 2-3 slices of rye or bread with bran (for breakfast, lunch);
- per day use 2-3 grapefruit.
