The 7-petal diet menu for every day: pros, cons, effect and health hazard

It is believed that the system was developed by Swedish dietician Anna Johansson. But what’s interesting is that there is no evidence that such a specialist actually exists and practices. Maybe the mention of a European doctor is just a marketing move, so that the technique attracts attention? Even the all-knowing Wikipedia cannot answer this question today.

Features of the technique

The 7-petal diet is an improved version of the six-day system created by Anna Johansson. Its essence is the alternation of protein and carbohydrate days. If the 6-petal system is designed for six days, then its new version is for a week.

The technique has not only a physical effect - weight loss. Psychology is involved here. In order to make the diet easier to perceive, there is an element of the game. You need to draw a flower with the appropriate number of petals. It is recommended to approach the process creatively, for example, using colored paper or pencils. On each petal, the day of the week, the main product, is prescribed. They come off when the next day ends. Petals are a kind of symbols of victory over extra pounds.

Principles

The "petal" diet is based on the following principles:

• Just one week. The choice of such a short period is quite justified. The diet menu is scarce, one-component. And with such a regimen, the body cannot receive the necessary useful substances in full. If you refrain from consuming important health products for a long time, this leads to a number of problems. And in seven days, the risk of complications is minimized.
• Loss of up to 0.8 kg per day. You can lose 0.5-0.8 kg in one day. 5.6 kg is decreasing in a week. For those who are overweight, this result will be inconsequential. But, if you need to get rid of a few centimeters at the waist, it will be satisfactory.
• One day - one product. The technique allows you to use either carbohydrates or proteins within one day. Their simultaneous digestion leads to the accumulation of fats. And with separation, the processing process is greatly simplified, which does not lead to the appearance of "surplus".
• Certain Volumes of Food. On each specific day, you can eat 0.5 kg of protein products, 1.5 kg of plant products, 200 g of cereal products (dry weight).
• No foreign products. Sugar, flour products, alcoholic drinks are excluded from the diet. You can not eat canned foods, convenience foods, fast food, carbonated drinks and flavors.
• A lot of fluid. At least 2 liters of water should be drunk per day. You can drink green tea (two to three cups). Coffee is not recommended, but if you really want to, then one cup without sugar and cream.

rules

In order for the system to be effective, you need to follow a few simple rules:

• divide the daily volume of food into three to five servings;
• have dinner three hours before bedtime;
• drink water before meals or instead of snacks, but do not drink food;
• Choose gentle cooking methods.

Menu

It is impossible to interchange the "carbohydrate" and "protein" days. Each of the seven days requires a clear menu.

1. Fish. Fish can be eaten steamed, stewed, baked, steamed. Any recipe that does not contain animal fats will do. You can use salt and some spices. Varieties of fish alternate so that the diet is not fed up. A little broth or fish soup is allowed - only liquid and no potatoes, carrots.
2. Vegetable. Vegetables can be raw, baked. The choice of products depends on the season. It is allowed to use frozen fruits that do not contain harmful components in the menu. The simplest recipes are all kinds of salads, in which you can add greens, a little salt and pepper. It will not be difficult to prepare nutritious and delicious dishes in a double boiler, slow cooker.
3. Chicken. From chicken you can cook a variety of dishes, but only low-fat. We bake the bird in the oven (do not forget that the skin is not allowed), make steam cutlets from minced meat.
4. Cereal. You can choose any cereal, except semolina, corn. Whole grain breads are also suitable, but you should not focus on them. Home-made bread kvass is allowed.
5. Cottage cheese. Sour-milk product with a maximum amount of fat 5-6%. Fat-free kefir or yogurt, which you can cook yourself, is allowed.
6. Fruit. Fruits are best eaten fresh or baked. Lovers of grapes and bananas are better off giving them up. If you really want, then these fruits are better to eat before dinner and in small quantities. If desired, you can prepare fresh or juices.
7. Drinking. The last day of the diet is unloading. The menu only has water without gas, sugar and flavors.

Advantages and disadvantages of the “petal” program

Diet is effective only if there are no health problems, metabolism is debugged. It brings results only when used correctly. If there is a desire to repeat it, then it is better to do it in a month and not earlier.

The advantages of the technique include the following facts.

• Kilograms really go away. The final result cannot be foreseen, but the principle is triggered - the more strictly you follow the instructions, the greater the chances of success.
• Varied menu. It’s easier to withstand the program, and there is the opportunity to test and improve your culinary skills.
• Unloading the body. The absence of fats, flour products and other “heavy” food for the digestive system allows you to unload the body.

But you can’t argue with the cons of the “seven-color” diet.

• Not only fat loss. Our body is able to break down only 150 g of fat per day. In a week it takes just a little more kg. Where does the figure of 5.6 kg come from? The body parted with the liquid, due to which the main "plumb line" is obtained. Also, fat is a kind of "lifeline." Therefore, the body quickly parted with muscle mass than with it.
• Limited diet. The body does not receive the full range of essential substances. A diet that lasts more than a week will be harmful. It can lead to hormonal failure, decreased immunity, and deterioration of the condition of hair and skin.
• Digestive upset. On the one hand, the body gets unloaded. But on the other hand, the digestive system suffers. The amount of protein that needs to be consumed per day can lead to constipation, since it breaks down for a long time and hard. Eating raw fruits and vegetables can lead to loose stools.

Contraindications

The technique is not suitable for everyone. It is better to consult about the possibility of its use with a general practitioner. “Petals” to pregnant and lactating women are clearly prohibited. Other contraindications:

• chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• pathology of the endocrine system;
• diabetes;
• diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart;
• Iron-deficiency anemia;
• the period of taking hormonal drugs.

It is also worth considering that such a set of mono-diets in “one bottle” can provoke a number of unpleasant conditions: headaches, loss of strength, depression. If the symptoms are pronounced and do not go away within one to two days, then you need to abandon the system, consult a doctor and return to the previous diet.