Drinking "live" cocktails is called a detox diet. That is, a smoothie diet for weight loss also helps the body cleanse itself of toxins and waste. In addition, this diet will introduce you to new foods and recipesmade. But smoothies also have contraindications. . .
Benefits of smoothies
- These drinkshelp you lose weight without giving up sweetsand switching to a strict, "bad" diet.
- There are many recipes (and flavors) for smoothies - you can choose one that suits your budget, taste and body requirements.You can cook it yourself, with a blender.
- Thick smoothies quickly fill you up and replace your usual meal. They are consumed while running (on the subway, driving, walking), so this type of nutrition delights students, young mothers and careerists. But: You shouldn't swallow the glass in one gulp - smoothies are drunk slowly.
- These drinks are absorbed more quickly than solid food, so they do not overload the stomach even if consumed late.
- The diet is suitable for vegans and raw foodists.
- Lose up to -2 kg in 3 days with smoothies.
For whom this diet is not suitable: contraindications
- Kidney and liver problems. On a smoothie diet, these organs are forced to work harder. If they are already overwhelmed, there is no reason to take risks.
- Disorders in the gastrointestinal tract(frequent diarrhea, intestinal disorders). Smoothies consist predominantly of fiber. By cleansing the stomach and intestines, drinks only worsen the listed problems of the internal organs.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding. At this stage of life, strict diets and sudden weight loss are contraindicated.
- Allergies, intolerance to a particular product. If you are probably already familiar with some products, then "fashionable" (spirulina, lavender, acai berries, bee bread) are words that most people read for the first time. There is no need to use such products uncontrollably - start with oneFood allergy test (carried out in medical laboratories) or at least gradually introduce the body to new products.
After all, constantly drinking smoothies makes dentists angry. That's what doctors sayHuman teeth need to chew solid food every day, and it is better to eat the same apples in their "native" form – this way plaque does not accumulate on the teeth and the gums are "massaged" daily. So you shouldn't "live" on smoothies.
What are the principles for making diet smoothies?
It seems like it couldn't be easier: put whatever fresh stuff you love (or find in the fridge) into a blender and blend. Well, you can also consider your friends' reviews.
But not everything is that simple!Cocktail recipes serve different functions: Help in the fight against stress or anemia, liver health, weight loss. So before you prepare this or that drink, check how this composition affects the body.
Aside from that,You only need to cook from fresh ingredients. You can also use frozen raw materials, but the freezing must be correct (shock, i. e. immediately).
Three types of such drinks
Awakening (morning)
Smoothies with a high content of juices and carbohydrates. Their job is to strengthen and activate the gastrointestinal tract.
The recipe may contain: bananas, yogurt or cottage cheese, flax seeds, quinoa, steamed oatmeal.
Sample recipe:
- 200 ml soy milk;
- 1 banana;
- 2 tablespoons almond paste;
- 40 ml maple syrup or honey;
- 40 ml coffee (preferably espresso).
Nutrition (daily)
Actually,that's a complete lunch.
The following will help "kill" hunger and give your body strength until the end of the day: kale, spinach, spirulina, chia seeds, soy milk.
Sample recipe:
- 200 ml pineapple juice;
- 100 ml coconut milk;
- 1 banana;
- 3 large strawberries.
Calming (evening)
No extra calories, just quick-to-digest foods that won't put a strain on your stomach.
Add to such compositions: herbal preparations, coconut or almond milk.
Recipe example. Pour a glass of hot (at least 70 degrees) water:
- a sprig of fresh mint;
- 2-3 stalks of lavender;
- a slice of lime.
After brewing, puree in a blender and sweeten with honey.
What can you add to such drinks?
The basis of the "Live" cocktail will beVegetables(except potatoes)Fruits, berries, cereal flakes, nuts, low-fat sour milk.
The following components can enhance the detox effect of any smoothie and make the taste of any drink interesting (thereby diversifying the diet menu for 5, 7 days):
- blue spirulina(This mountain kelp fills the cocktail with protein and also gives it an impressive heavenly color. )
- pollen or pollen(This source of vitamins is available in both pharmacies and beekeeping markets. )
- Acai(a valuable antioxidant – a berry from the Amazon that can be used fresh or frozen);
- maple syrup or honey(a healthy sweetener, but check the ingredients before purchasing such a product);
- Ginger("Immune booster", which makes the drink more piquant);
- Poppy(nourishing and relaxing);
- Cocoa powder(source of caffeine and "chocolate mood").
However, adding salt and sugar is not recommended. Don't even get carried away with honey - it is still a high-calorie product.
Storage of finished recipes
In general,Most smoothies can be stored in a clean, sealed container for up to 12 hours.. But only in a refrigerator or thermal bag where you can store food at a temperature of +7 degrees Celsius. That means smoothies are often made in the evening so you can throw a glass in the car and have breakfast on the way to work.
In the cold half of the year, cocktails should not be chilled, but heated (but so that the temperature of the products does not exceed +50 degrees). The easiest way is to mix fruits and vegetables with boiling water. Winter "immune components" will also not be superfluous: echinacea tincture, rosehip decoction, ginger, turmeric, royal jelly and other beekeeping products.
Here's how to drink these drinks correctly
- This is the main food. No dessert or compote. So do not drink soups and cutlets with a glass of smoothie.
- I did this diet for a week,Avoid fatty, fried foodsand other delicious but excessively high-calorie dishes.
- Cooked and drank. "Live" cocktails should not be shaken for future use. Vitamins suffer from storage (and the drink itself may darken unsightly).
- In order for the results of the diet to be impressive, you need to pay attention not only to fat loss, but alsoSaturate your body as much as possible with clean water. This will help remove toxins and keep the skin firm. Therefore, when losing weight, replace your usual coffee and tea with water - normal drinking water or non-carbonated mineral water. No, tea and coffee are not forbidden. But don't treat yourself to more than 2 cups a day - instead drink about 1. 5 liters of water.
- Smoothies can be prepared as part of a drinking diet, but add more liquid so the cocktails don't puree. Important: Do not forget that a drinking diet only makes sense in the first month - after the 30th day, such a diet can be harmful.
Can I drink on an empty stomach?
Nutritionists are sure:it's not worth it. On an empty stomach, it is better to drink water with apple cider vinegar (lemon juice) - it will "wake up" the body. And only after 30 minutes prepare a smoothie for yourself.
By the way, after such a cocktail you no longer need a hearty breakfast. A smoothie is a complete meal in terms of calories and volume. However, if you are not full, drink a "live" cocktail 30-40 minutes before meals (this also applies to lunch and dinner).
Is it possible to drink a smoothie in the evening?
Possible, but not advisable. The fact is that the drink contains raw vegetables and fruits. This means that such foods should be consumed in the first half of the day, when stomach activity is at its maximum.
However, if you wish, it is better to make yourself such a cocktail than to "sin" with a plate of schnitzel.
7 day detox drink diet
An effective but unusual diet for our people.
Some women, wanting to further increase the results achieved, supplement their modest diet with diet.Sports load. But remember: in this case it is a calorie-restricted diet - so it is important not to overdo it with fitness. Don't tire yourself with dumbbell exercises or half-hour lunges and squats. Treat yourself to a bike ride or a walk in the fresh air. But you can limit yourself to daily morning exercises.
Monday
1. 5 liters of water and4 fruit and berry smoothies. It is better to divide the latter not into 4, but into 6-8 meals. Choose fresh products, but frozen ones are also possible.
Avoid high-calorie sweeteners (honey, maple syrup). And of course no sugar.
Tuesday
4 fruit smoothies of 250 ml each.
But in addition to honey, sweet dried fruits, grapes and bananas are also forbidden on this day.
Wednesday
On Wednesday you can prepare not only fruit but also vegetable smoothies.
You should choose the vegetables that contribute most to losing weight - for example, celery, cucumbers. At the same time, you should not try to "spice" the pill by adding salt. In addition, do not add hot spices that will make you want more.
Thursday
The required 4 smoothies can be added to breakfast or dinner consisting ofHandful of cooked rice and baked or boiled vegetables.
Friday
4 cocktails +portion of lean meat(veal, beef, chicken, turkey or rabbit). In keeping with a healthy diet, it is important that the meat is cooked properly. Boil a piece (in water or steam) or bake it.
When cooking chicken fillet, many people are afraid that it will be too dry in the oven, so they brush the chicken with oil - instead, it is better to wrap the fillet in baking paper. This makes it juicy – and without any additional calories.
Saturday
- Breakfast: buckwheat or oatmeal (or steamed flakes).
- Dinner: white meat with vegetables. You can cook anything – pieces of beef stewed with cabbage, stewed chicken cutlet with stewed vegetables, sautéed with rabbit.
- Dinner: a serving of unsweetened yogurt or cottage cheese.
Sunday
Same dishes as on Saturday. However, instead of meat, cookFish. However, it is worth buying a low-fat variety (hake, cod, pollock, white-eye, pike).
You should stop this diet slowly. On the eighth day, allow yourself a forbidden food (or slightly increase the portions of allowed, low-fat, healthy foods).
Smoothie diet reviews
Satisfied womenAnyone who has tried to lose weight with "live" cocktails boasts:
- this diet is delicious and filling;
- it's stylish, fashionable, youthful (and Instagrammable too) and there's no shame in bringing a glass of smoothie to class or work either;
- colorful cocktails delight the eye;
- You can cook from anything (even tomatoes with celery stalks, even strawberries with milk);
- Cooking is easy - no standing at the stove (a career woman or student's dream during the session);
- such a diet cleanses the body;
- During the entire diet there is a pleasant lightness in the body, which does not border on impotence, but on tone;
- such a diet improves complexion;
- In 2 weeks you can lose -8 kg.
However, weight loss didn't go smoothly for everyone. There are few negative reviews, but they still exist. And this is what they write: In the off-season, such foods are expensive (although in the summer you won't be able to buy the same spirulina) and the recipes are not suitable for convinced meat eaters - they will be tormented by strong hunger.