To date, a large complex of simple diet programs has been developed. One of these diets is "6 petals" We offer an overview of this diet and read the conclusion of a specialist at the end of the article.
The development is based on the principles of separate power supply. A properly composed menu helps speed up the metabolism, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improve the immune system and reduce the likelihood of developing an allergic reaction. All this allows you to lose 500 grams of weight daily.
Anna Johansson is a nutritionist, a renowned Swedish doctor and inventor of the diet. He combined six mono-diets into one complex, which, according to his assurances, will help get rid of 5-8 kg of excess weight. The number of pounds thrown away depends on the starting body weight. The duration of the diet is 6 days, each of which consists of a mono diet.
Principles and rules of the diet
As with any program, there are principles and rules. Respect for them is important.
Basic principles:
- The duration of the diet is six days;
- Drink lots of water;
- To save the result obtained, you will have to observe a special regime;
- The basis is separate food;
- Product alternation.
Each mono-diet included in the complex lasts exactly 24 hours. This regimen, based on alternating days of protein and carbohydrates, has long won people over with its effectiveness. It is strictly forbidden to independently change the diet. Don't try to swap program days.
General rules:
- Chew your food well;
- You can drink water between meals;
- The portions should be frequent and small;
- Avoid sugar, coffee and alcohol altogether.
Diet does not cause a worsening of the condition, but on the contrary improves metabolism, which leads to an improvement in well-being. But a person at the end of the program, returning to a normal diet, will gain weight again.
Mechanism of action
As already mentioned, the essence of the diet is to alternate days of proteins and carbohydrates. Skeletal muscles receive a sufficient amount of protein, so they continue to function normally. Protein prevents the breakdown of muscle tissue, which contributes to exercise capacity. Physical activity, in turn, increases energy costs.
A person observes the carbohydrate days, but the glucose received is still not enough. The calorie content of the diet turns out to be small, which contributes to a deterioration in health, a decrease in performance. To compensate for energy costs, the body begins to consume internal reserves.
First, we consume glucose, useful substances from the blood that come with food. Next, the breakdown of hepatic glycogen begins, which had been planned to create new fat cells. At a critical moment, when the last reserves are depleted, the body has no choice but to destroy the fat deposits around the organs and within the subcutaneous tissue.
Carbohydrates can be simple or complex. The latter are digested slowly, so when it enters the stomach, the fiber begins to absorb the liquid. The fibers swell, taking up all the free space. Thanks to this, a person feels full for a long time. It turns out that the amount of food consumed is significantly reduced.
Pros and Cons
Advantages:
- Achievement of the result in a short period of time - six days;
- It is not necessary to take additional vitamin complexes and dietary supplements;
- Food is available for free;
- Balanced and varied diet;
- Preparation of fast food;
- Lack of hunger;
- Possibility of self-preparation of the menu for the day;
- Cleansing the body of harmful substances;
- A varied diet improves mood;
Disadvantages:
- The daily diet consists of products of the same direction;
- Difficult to diet for people who work in the office;
- There is the possibility of headache, nausea and dizziness on protein days.
Contraindications
The choice of any diet plan is best discussed with a dietician. Only he will help you choose the right diet for you. And before starting the choice, you should pay attention to the existing contraindications.
These include:
- Diseases of the digestive system;
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- Bone marrow disorders;
- Immunodeficiencies;
- Infectious or viral diseases;
- Age under 18 and over 60;
- Endocrine system disorders;
- Period of pregnancy;
- Breastfeeding;
- Kidney disease;
- Pathology of the liver;
- Inflammatory processes;
- Psychological deviations.
Six-petal diet menu (food routine)
Each new day's diet is made up of new foods. Six days will have to alternate different menus. A detailed diet can be made according to personal taste preferences. The main thing is to give up on frying dishes during cooking, as well as add spices and salt.
Properly selected diet will be balanced in all respects, which will lead to a decrease in body weight.
A six day diet might look like this.
First day. Mono fish diet
Fish meat contains a large amount of polyunsaturated acids. They enrich the body with omega-3s, which are healthy fats. Due to them, fat stores are destroyed and a decrease in blood cholesterol levels. Thus, there is a strengthening of the heart muscle, a decrease in the risk of developing a heart attack, stroke and atherosclerosis. There is a noticeable improvement in metabolism. Fish proteins are well digested, absorbed by the body, suppressing hunger. Its content reaches 25%.
Example of a fish-based menu of the day:
- Breakfast. Boiled fish with a small amount of spices.
- Second breakfast. Baked fish. You can add herbs to improve the taste.
- Lunch. Ear without adding greens.
- Afternoon snack. Steamed fish. You can use spices.
- Dinner. Braised fish.
Unlimited quantities of fish broth and green tea are allowed between meals.
The main dietary foods are pike and cod. Salmon, trout and pink salmon speed up metabolism due to their high levels of fatty acids. Therefore, they can be used safely.
Frozen fish is a great safety option. But such meat contains less nutrients due to heat treatment. Buy fresh fish exclusively from trusted people.
Second day. Mono vegetable diet
In a plant day, the body receives large amounts of plant fibers, which contribute to the growth of a feeling of satiety and to cleansing the body of toxins and toxins. Vegetable carbohydrates are digested slowly, so the body has to spend its energy reserves for it. Therefore, fat burning occurs.
Vegetable dishes can be baked or steamed. An excellent option would be to make a popular drink today - a smoothie.
Sample vegetable menu of the day:
- Breakfast. Carrot and cabbage salad.
- Second breakfast. The vinaigrette.
- Lunch. Stewed vegetable stew with a little salt.
- Afternoon snack. Whole steamed vegetables.
- Dinner. Ratatouille with low salt and spice content.
It is allowed to drink unlimited quantities of fresh vegetables and unsweetened tea between main meals.
Third day. Chicken Mono Diet
The composition of lean chicken meat contains a large amount of amino acids and nutrients. Chicken protein will not turn into fat stores, so the body has to expend its reserves to restore energy.
Example of Chicken Day menu:
- Breakfast. Chicken fillet, cooked without skin. You can add a little salt.
- Second breakfast. Chicken fillet can be cooked in a culinary sleeve with a little spice.
- Lunch. Chicken soup, which is allowed to add a little seasoning.
- Afternoon snack. Grilled chicken fillet.
- Dinner. Steamed chicken with a low salt content.
To drink the chicken broth between meals, drain it. It is also allowed to drink unsweetened tea indefinitely.
Fourth day. Mono Diet Wheat
The fourth day of the diet involves the use of grains that have not been peeled from the skin. You can safely eat wholemeal bread. The best way to cook porridge is steam, thanks to which the cereal does not lose nutrients and is better absorbed by the human body.
Example of Grain Day menu:
- Breakfast. Steamed grains of wheat with water and cook porridge.
- Second breakfast. Green buckwheat, cooked in the form of porridge with a little salt.
- Lunch. Brown rice, boiled in water.
- Afternoon snack. Oatmeal-based porridge, pre-soak overnight.
- Dinner. Barley porridge, slightly salty.
On a cereal day, you can drink some natural kvass and unlimited unsweetened tea.
Fifth day. Mono-diet curd
The curd will help replenish the calcium reserves in the human body. The amino acids included in its composition contribute to the restoration and renewal of cell structures. It is better to give preference to natural cottage cheese with a low percentage of fat.
Example of curd day menu:
- Breakfast: low fat cottage cheese with some natural yogurt.
- Second breakfast: grainy ricotta.
- Lunch: a combination of low-fat cottage cheese and milk.
- Snack: casserole;
- Dinner: low fat cottage cheese without additives.
Unsweetened milk, kefir and tea are allowed between main meals.
Sixth day. Fruit Mono Diet
Finally, the body is supplied with energy by the intake of complex carbohydrates, as well as polysaccharides from fruit. In addition, they contain pectin, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. In addition to them, a large amount of organic substances and antioxidants are provided. Fruits are a storehouse of nutrients that the body needs when on a diet. For their taste they are much more pleasant to consume than vegetables. But, given their possible calorie content, you will need to carefully consider the selection of ingredients for feeding.
Example of Fruit Day menu:
- Breakfast: a combination of different apple varieties;
- Second breakfast: large banana.
- Lunch: a variety of citrus fruits.
- Afternoon snack: pomelo.
- Dinner: a combination of kiwi and pineapple.
You can indulge yourself with fresh fruit juice and tea.
Approved Products
Each day of the diet should consist exclusively of the foods prescribed by the program.
On a fish day you can eat different types of fish and seafood. You can cook fish in any way that meets dietary criteria. We will have to give up fried fish in oil. A grill, oven or steamer is perfect. In order not to contribute to the retention of excess fluids in the body, it is best to use salt in minimal quantities. It is allowed to use a little seasoning for the taste.
Second day - vegetable day. Here you can eat vegetables: raw, stewed and boiled. Potatoes are also allowed here, albeit in small quantities. The dish can be seasoned with vegetable oil, salt, and seasonings can be added. Vegetable smoothies can help diversify your diet.
On the third day it is strictly forbidden to eat anything other than chicken meat. Give preference to chicken fillets. Be sure to remove the skin before cooking. The methods of preparing poultry are the same as for fish.
A cereal day means cooking cereals primarily from cereals with a preserved shell. A dieter can drink some natural kvass, eat rye or wholemeal bread, and sprouted grains. Minimize salt and seasonings. It is recommended to soak the cereals overnight before cooking the porridge.
The fifth day is the consumption of natural low-fat cottage cheese without additives. It is allowed to drink a small amount of low-fat kefir, milk and natural yogurt.
Last day: fruit that can be eaten raw and baked. You can cook fruit juices and compotes with a small addition of vanillin.
Make sure you follow your drinking regimen. Drink at least 1. 5 liters of water per day. You can have a cup of coffee once a day. Drink unlimited quantities of unsweetened green and black tea.
Prohibited products
The list of prohibited foods depends on the day of the diet. For example, on a vegetable day, you can't eat fish or chicken and vice versa.
But you will have to completely abandon the following products:
- Sugar;
- Cooking;
- Fast food;
- Pasta;
- Bold;
- Smoked;
- Sausages;
- Canned food;
- Artificial sauces;
- Oil;
- Margarine;
- Carbonated drinks and fruit juices;
- Alcoholic beverages.
6-petal diet recipes
Get creative and experiment with a wide variety of dishes.
Baked Pollock
Ingredients:
- Pollock;
- Greens;
- Sale.
The fish must be cleaned, gutted and rinsed thoroughly under running water. If you like vegetables, put them inside the carcass. You can add a little salt. Cooking method: Bake in the oven until golden brown.
Pepper stuffed with vegetables
Stuffed peppers are a fairly common dish in everyday life. It can be prepared to follow a diet day.
Ingredients:
- Some peppers;
- Bow;
- Tomatoes;
- Carrots;
- Zucchini;
- Garlic.
Cut the tomato into thin slices and coarsely grate the carrots. Next, you need to finely chop the onion and garlic. All ingredients must be sent to the stewing pan within ten minutes. Cut the zucchini into small pieces and send them to the vegetable mixture. After receiving the chopped vegetables, peel the peppers and fill them with the filling. For cooking, you can use a multicooker.
Chicken in its own juice
There are many chicken recipes. Here is an interesting option.
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet;
- Greens;
- Sale.
Rinse the chicken fillet thoroughly under running water, season with a little salt and aromatic herbs. For cooking, you need to use pots with a thick bottom. A saucepan is perfect. Place the chicken in it and close the lid tightly. Cook the meat on a low heat for about three hours. There is no need to add water or oil. The fully closed lid helps the meat release its juice.
Buckwheat cutlets
Ingredients:
- Buckwheat;
- Greens;
- Sale.
To prepare such cutlets, you need to use steamed buckwheat. Pour hot salted water over the cereals about an hour before cooking. Put the buckwheat and vegetables in a blender bowl, grinding them until smooth. Lightly moisten your hands and shape the meatballs into the desired size. To cook, put the resulting cutlets in the oven for 20 minutes.
Cottage cheese pancakes
Ingredients:
- Curd;
- Manka;
- Chicken egg.
Use a fork to mash the curd and mix it with the chicken egg. Form the mixture into balls of the desired size, roll in the semolina and bake until a crust is obtained.
Green smoothie
Smoothie has been gaining popularity lately.
Ingredients:
- Kiwi;
- Banana;
- Apple juice.
Cut the fruit into small pieces, put them in a bowl of the blender and chop them until smooth. You can use any combination of fruit instead of banana and kiwi.
White fish balls
Ingredients:
- White fish fillet;
- Greens;
- Sale.
Pollock can be selected from white fish. Prepare the minced meat from its fillet, in which you can add any vegetables to taste. With a little salt, form small balls. Cooking method: Bake in the oven until tender.
Stewed aubergines with tomatoes
Ingredients:
- Eggplant;
- Tomatoes;
- Garlic;
- Sale.
Cut the large aubergines into slices, add salt and put them in a colander. After half an hour, rinse thoroughly and dry the vegetable cubes well. Using a non-stick pan, simmer the tomatoes and eggplants for twenty minutes. A little garlic and salt can be added to taste.
Vegetable soup
Ingredients:
- Carrots;
- Light bulb;
- Eggplant;
- Tomatoes;
- Garlic;
- Salt;
- Condiments.
Cut the vegetables as finely as possible. Put a saucepan on the stove and add the blanks one by one after boiling the water. The cooking process takes up to twenty minutes. At the end, you can add your favorite spices and salt in a small amount.
Cabbage rolls
Ingredients:
- Cabbage;
- Zucchini;
- Carrot;
- Bulgarian pepper;
- Tomatoes;
- Light bulb;
- Salt;
- Soy sauce.
Remove the stem from the cabbage and boil until the leaves are soft. Next, start preparing the filling: cut all the vegetables into thin strips, stewed for ten minutes in a pan. Season the mixture with a little soy sauce. Put the prepared filling inside the cabbage leaves. Put the resulting stuffed cabbage on a baking sheet and send to bake. For the sauce, sauté the onion and chopped tomatoes in the water.
Cheese and ricotta gnocchi with milk soup
Ingredients:
- Curd;
- egg white;
- Cheese;
- Milk.
Mix the curd with the egg white, beaten until soft. Melt the cheese to a thick porridge in a water bath. Form a ball from the resulting mixture, in the center of which place the curd. Put the milk on the fire and, after boiling it, lower the curd dumplings.
Curd casserole
Ingredients:
- Curd;
- Egg;
- Manka;
- Raisins;
- Low-fat sour cream.
All listed components should be blended with a blender until smooth. Pour the resulting mixture into a silicone mold and cook until tender.
Yogurt and chocolate dessert
Indulge in desserts from time to time.
Ingredients:
- Milk;
- Natural yogurt;
- Curd;
- Cocoa;
- Coffee;
- Vanillin.
Beat the ingredients with a blender and freeze them using silicone molds.
Ricotta soufflé
Ingredients:
- Curd;
- Cinnamon;
- Natural yogurt;
- Stevia;
- Agar Agar.
The components must be combined and whipped until smooth with a blender. The agar-agar can be replaced with powdered gelatin, previously soaked in water.
Ricotta pudding
Ingredients:
- Curd;
- Manka;
- Milk;
- Raisins;
- Dried apricots.
Make everyone's favorite lump-free semolina. After cooling, mix it with cottage cheese and dried fruit. Beat well and add the egg white. Pour the resulting mixture into a silicone mold. Bake at low temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
Discontinue the diet
With a lot of effort, everyone wants to save the result for a long time. To achieve this, you will have to adhere to some rules for a while:
- Follow the prescribed diet for a few days after the end of the diet;
- Practice eating separately for a while. To gradually return to the normal diet, it is necessary to gradually add non-diet foods to diet meals;
- Gradually increase your daily calories;
- Choose foods carefully, because during the diet the body is used to a moderate diet;
- Exercise to maintain performance, tone muscle fibers and prevent sagging skin.
You can follow the six day diet no more than once a month and the two week program can be used no more than four times a year.
Correct exit from the dietary course is the basis for the long-term preservation of the result.
How long can you stay on a diet
The creators of the diet promise that by following the 6 petals program, you can lose 5 to 7 extra pounds. This diet is ideal for emergency weight loss. Therefore, observing it more often than once every six months is dangerous to health. The whole program is designed for six days, the seventh is draining, when you can only use water.
If you do not get the desired result, you can repeat the program. But it is advisable to take a break of about two weeks. This or the "yellow" above is incorrect. To consolidate the results obtained, it is better to alternate days of protein and carbohydrates from time to time. You will be able to achieve maximum weight loss if you combine physical activity, which is suitable for walking, yoga, cycling and morning exercises.
Real reviews on the 6 Petal Diet
After studying thematic weight loss forums, you can find positive and negative ratings from users. When reading reviews, look for supporting photos.
Eating in mono mode helps the body burn old fat stores. When combined with physical training, the results are often very positive. However, it is worth remembering that kilograms quickly disappear, but, as we remember, they will soon return for sure, like after any other diet.
Here are some real reviews from the Internet:
- Is it necessary to constantly measure volumes and centimeters?
- Not always. In some cases, women measure the parameters before the diet and at the end of the course.
- What determines the amount of kilos lost?
- Of particular importance is the initial weight of a person, as well as adherence to a diet, as well as physical training.
- How long should you exercise each day?
- It is enough to practice the circle for 20 minutes a day.
- How quickly do the lost kilos return?
- It all depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. For some the weight will return in a week, for others it will last a month, maybe even longer. Proper exit from the diet is of some importance.
- Is the diet plan easy for everyone?
- Absolutely not.
- How can you further promote weight loss?
- Get in the habit of regularly spending days of fasting to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins.
The Petals Diet is a great way to lose weight without harming your body. Relatively fast, almost comfortable, but alas, not for long. The playful part of the diet instructs a person to draw a flower, each petal of which means one day. After getting through a new day, tear off the petal. The problem of weight loss for many female representatives is quite acute. Therefore, the diet program is gaining popularity.
Specialist Output
It would seem that we can just rejoice and start using everyone to recommend this next "miracle way to lose weight". But we know all too well that, in the first place, any diet should be prescribed by a specialist, taking into account the individual data of each patient; and secondly, that weight loss from all kinds of diets doesn't last long. Temporarily. Even for a short time. This is because physical dietary restrictions may only be a means of losing weight, but they cannot be a means of keeping it normal.
Summarizing all that has been said above, let us recall the ancient wisdom of professional obesity fighters: "excess weight is in the head". No diet changes the patient's eating habits, does not form in him the correct attitude towards food and cannot last forever. This means that immediately after leaving it, a person will be doomed to look for more and more new ways to get rid of the extra pounds they are gaining. Lucky for those who meet a slimming psychotherapist on their difficult path. Because it is the psychotherapeutic methods that lead to the patient, exhausted by diets and hunger strikes, the long-awaited stability of the results of weight loss, health, beauty and confidence in the future. This is the truth of life, confirmed by statistics.