Japanese diet - practical nuances

Increasingly, new weight loss methods are gaining popularity among people who want to lose weight. This article will examine in detail the Japanese diet, its essence, rules, menus, reviews and more.

The essence of nutrition

The Japanese diet is one of the most popular weight loss methods today. The essence of its action lies in the fact that the food in it is low in calories, that is, proteins, fats and carbohydrates enter the body in insufficient amounts, which is why a rapid weight loss occurs. To achieve the maximum result in weight loss in this way, you must strictly follow the menu.

The benefits of this weight loss method include:

1. Ability to lose a lot of weight in a fairly short time.
2. The diet contains a variety of foods that can be tasted, as opposed to rigid mono-diets (rice, buckwheat).
3. Thanks to the reorganization of the metabolism in the body and the correct exit from the diet, the lost pounds do not return.
4. Because the menu is rich in vegetables, juices and fruits, the intestines are cleansed of toxins and the work of the stomach is improved.
5. Green tea in the diet improves mood, adds strength and acts as an antioxidant.
6. You are allowed to cook food in different ways - we boil, bake and even fry, so it is not very difficult to follow.
7. Taste preferences change, health improves and overall performance increases.
8. There are no complicated dishes on the menu, so you do not need special cooking knowledge.

Disadvantages include:

1. Frequent consumption of coffee can lead to bloating and heartburn.
2. If the output is incorrect, the lost weight can return quickly.
3. Such a diet can aggravate certain diseases and worsen health.
4. Lack of carbohydrates and vitamins can lead to exhaustion of the body.

Diet rules

Prohibited foods include:

1. Alcohol.
2. Fat meat.
3. Sugar and sweets.
4. Flour products.
5. Pasta.
6. Salt.
7. Smoked food.
8. Flour products.
9. Potatoes.
10. Salo.
11. Mayonnaise and other sauces.

Food for food:

1. Eggs.
2. Poultry and fish.
3. Vegetables and fruits.
4. Seafood.
5. Cottage cheese and cheese.
6. Coffee and green tea.
7. Greens.
8. Rye crackers.
9. Homemade vegetable and fruit juices.

In addition, this weight loss system requires compliance with the following dietary rules:

1. It is necessary to strictly follow the menu and not to change the order of the days.
2. Do not add other foods to your diet.
3. Drink at least 1. 5 liters of green tea a day without sugar or water.
4. This food can only be used once a year.
5. Meat and fish can be steamed, boiled or cooked with a little oil.
6. It is recommended that you take vitamin complexes during your diet.
7. Coffee should be natural and not powdered.
8. Vegetables and fruits can be eaten whole or in salads.
9. Salads can be seasoned with olive oil.

Varieties

There are three types of this diet, each with its own characteristics:

1. Diet for seven days.Its characteristics are as follows:
   • Complete rejection of salt.
   • Eat only seafood, vegetables, juices, eggs and meat. During this period, you can lose up to seven pounds
2. Weight loss in thirteen daysprovides the following nutritional characteristics:
   • Seafood is added to the diet.
   • The rest of the menu remains unchanged. This type of technique plays a more psychological role, as it lasts a day less than a two-week diet and a day can mean a lot to a person who is losing weight.
3. Losing weight in fourteen daysis ​​twice as much as a seven-day weight loss course this way. It is used when a person wants to continue losing weight and has the desire and strength for it. In terms of nutrition, it remains almost unchanged, except that the menu can be expanded with fresh vegetables or fruits.

Menu

The menu for this fourteen day meal looks like this:

1. First week

1. Monday:
   • Breakfast - coffee.
   • Lunch - two boiled eggs, tomato salad.
   • Dinner - boiled beef, apple juice.
2. Tuesday:
   • Breakfast - coffee, oatmeal.
   • Lunch - vegetable stew, steamed fish.
   • Dinner - cottage cheese, orange juice.
3. Wednesday:
   • Breakfast - coffee.
   • Lunch - salad with broccoli and tomato, steamed chicken.
   • Dinner - apple, grapefruit.
4. Thursday:
   • Breakfast - green tea.
   • Lunch - two boiled eggs, boiled zucchini.
   • Dinner - boiled beef, tomato.
5. Friday:
   • Breakfast - boiled egg, coffee.
   • Lunch - steamed fish, carrot juice.
   • Dinner - seafood, apple.
6. Saturday:
   • Breakfast - green tea.
   • Lunch - beef stew with vegetables, tea.
   • Dinner - kefir.
7. Sunday:
   • Breakfast - coffee.
   • Lunch - carrot and beet salad, boiled fish.
   • Dinner - kefir, apple.

2. Week 2

1. Monday:
   • Breakfast - a boiled egg, coffee.
   • Lunch - hard sur, apple.
   • Dinner - fried fish, vegetable stew.
2. Tuesday:
   • Breakfast - tea.
   • Lunch - roasted eggplant, fish cake, tea.
   • Dinner - boiled chicken fillet, salad with cabbage.

3. Wednesday:
   • Breakfast - coffee.
   • Lunch - roasted turkey, zucchini stew.
   • Dinner - apple, orange.
4. Thursday:
   • Breakfast - tea.
   • Lunch - boiled beef, cucumber and tomato salad.
   • Dinner - pear, pineapple.
5. Friday:
   • Breakfast - coffee, cookies.
   • Lunch - fruit.
   • Dinner - broccoli salad with herbs, grilled fish.
6. Saturday:
   • Breakfast - coffee.
   • Lunch - two boiled eggs, tomato.
   • Dinner - grilled fish, tomato.
7. Sunday:
   • Breakfast - tea.
   • Lunch - boiled beet salad, carrot juice.
   • Dinner - kefir, boiled chicken.

End the diet

In order not to regain the lost weight, you must get out of the diet properly.

To do this, follow these rules:

1. After the end of the diet, do not eat too much, eat often, in small portions.
2. The best breakfast is porridge.
3. In the first week after completing the diet, you should also eat boiled meat and vegetables often. Even in the future, it is recommended to follow a similar diet.

4. Sweets should be limited.
5. Salty foods should also be eaten very carefully and in small quantities.

Reviews for weight loss

To better understand the effect of this diet, take into account the reviews of people who have already tried it:

1. Review # 1. "I have already done this diet four times and each time I lost five kilos. I want to say that the menu on it is simple, all products are natural and healthy (except coffee). It is also recommended to take vitamins during such a meal. Otherwise, the hair will become dull very quickly and the nails will become brittle due to lack of them.
2. Review # 2. "When I first tried the Japanese weight loss system, I was surprised, because with its help I lost seven and a half kilos in a week! Then I decided to extend the course and in another seven days I lost five kilos. For me personally, it was a success. Now about the disadvantages: I wanted to eat all the time and after such a diet my metabolism was disturbed. "
3. Review # 3. "A week ago, I completed a weight loss course designed for fourteen days. My result during this period is minus six pounds. The most difficult for me were the first days of such a diet and the absolute rejection of salt and sweets. All the food seemed mild and tasteless, but then I started to better distinguish the taste of each product and I even liked it. To taste the salt, I poured lemon juice into salads and it helped me. Plus, there's meat and fish on the menu, so I wasn't too hungry. So far, not a single kilo has returned, so I'm very happy! "
4. Review # 4. "I ate according to the Japanese diet for a week and I was very disappointed because I lost only two kilos out of the six I promised. In addition, this diet is not balanced and insufficient for the normal functioning of the body. Also, I do not believe that consuming coffee every day on an empty stomach will not harm the stomach. For me personally, this is a very dubious technique, so I do not think I will repeat it. "
5. Review # 5. "I have already tried many different diets and the last one was Japanese. I sat on it for two weeks and even followed all the dietary rules. At first, it was unusual to eat everything without salt, as I really like salty foods, but beauty is even more important to me. Gradually I got used to it and did not even notice that the food was not salty. As for the menu, it is quite tasty, because it contains fruits, vegetables, fish and much more. The only downside I found on such a diet was the loss of vitamins and the lack of glucose, which sometimes made me dizzy. Overall, during this period I have lost six pounds and that is enough for me. "

After analyzing the reviews, we can say that in most cases the Japanese diet is effective and helps in weight loss. However, due to a somewhat unbalanced diet, which also lacks spices, sugar and salt, it can be difficult to maintain such a diet.

Opinions of doctors

Nutritionists claim that, despite positive reviews, the Japanese diet, like any restrictive diet, disrupts metabolism and leads to stress in the body. In addition, doctors recommend that you stop using your daily coffee for breakfast, as this leads to heart and stomach ailments.

People who already have health problems should be especially careful to follow this method of weight loss, as such a diet can significantly worsen a person's condition. Also, nutritionists do not recommend repeating the Japanese diet more than once a year, otherwise you can seriously damage your diet, which will worsen the weight loss process.

However, if a person is healthy and has no specific contraindications, which will be described below, then this regimen may follow. The main thing is to follow the rules of the diet and do not reduce the portions in the hope that this will speed up the weight loss process. If during the diet you feel unwell, mood swings or loss of strength, then it is recommended to stop this method and change to a normal balanced diet.

Contraindications for use

Pregnancy and lactation.

Less than eighteen years old.

Diseases of the heart, liver and kidneys.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, their deterioration.

Chronic diseases.

Gastritis.

Hypertension

Diabetes mellitus.

Blitz Tips

1. You should consult your dietitian before starting this diet.
2. This diet can not be followed for more than two weeks, otherwise the metabolism can be severely disturbed.
3. If dizziness or abdominal pain occurs while eating this meal, stop dieting immediately.