- The process of losing weight
- Contraindications
- Recommendations
- Sample menu
- Options
Who can resist this juicy, sweet, and fragrant berry, whether fresh or processed into jam? Its amazing taste is practically a vitamin cocktail. So how can one not take advantage of nature’s gift for weight loss?
In addition to spending the whole week on a strawberry mono-diet, it may be just as effective to arrange a fasting day. This is exactly what should be done throughout June, since fresh strawberries are now available.
The process of losing weight
Many mistakenly believe that this berry is too sweet and high-calorie, therefore, they exclude it from the diet when losing weight. But this is not at all true. In fact, it is a low-calorie food containing only 41 kcal. Therefore, you should not be afraid to use it on a strawberry fasting day. It starts processes in the body that contribute to rapid and effective weight loss:
- Strawberries have negative calories, that is, the body spends more energy on their assimilation than it receives.
- As a result, it is forced to use its own reserves, which are either muscle fibers (which can be protected if proteins are included in the diet) or fat stores distributed throughout the body.
- The berry contains a very high amount of vitamins that accelerate metabolism, the slowdown of which is the main cause of excess weight.
- Strawberry’s diuretic properties also contribute to weight loss. Once it was even prescribed for the treatment of the kidneys.
- It also cleanses the intestines.
As a result, such a delicious fasting day ends with weight loss. Depending on the initial weight and the chosen menu option, you can lose from half a kilogram to one and a half kilograms. Therefore, the stricter you are with yourself, the better the result will be. In addition, you will get a bonus in the form of improved health. Strawberries:
- It helps to improve skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and others.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Lowers blood sugar.
- Increases vitality.
- Regulates heart activity.
- Improves blood circulation.
- Normalizes blood iron levels.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Helps with atherosclerosis.
Isn’t it great? So why not take advantage of such a tasty and healthy diet?
Do you know that… strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges?
Contraindications
Oddly enough, this berry can also be harmful, and quite significantly. Eating one and a half kilograms of berries in one go forces many body systems to work in an enhanced mode. First of all, these are the kidneys, liver, and stomach. If these organs cannot cope, side effects and complications are inevitable. Therefore, first of all, you should check if you have any contraindications. These include:
- a predisposition to allergic reactions.
- lactation period (in newborns, diathesis may develop).
- pregnancy (may provoke premature birth).
- taking medications to lower blood pressure (renal failure may develop).
- gastrointestinal problems such as gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, gastroduodenitis.
- gout and other joint diseases.
If you are not sure whether you can lose weight in this way, it is better to consult a doctor and not risk your health for the sake of beauty.
Keep in mind. Since ancient times, strawberries have been considered a strong aphrodisiac. Therefore, if you consume a large amount of strawberries throughout the day, be careful when communicating with the opposite sex.
Recommendations
Here are some additional tips on how to maximize the positive effects of a fasting day on strawberries and lose weight. You can never go wrong following the advice of nutritionists.
- Alternate strawberry fasting days with periods of proper and healthy nutrition in order to maintain the achieved result. Strength training will help prevent muscle breakdown to provide additional energy.
- Following these tips, you will create a very effective weight loss and wellness system consisting of three elements: fasting days + proper nutrition + physical activity. It works smoothly and guarantees a lasting result.
- Strawberry fasting days can be arranged once or even twice a week for a month.
- The best time to lose weight in this way is from mid-June to mid-July, when there are a lot of berries in stores and gardens.
- The maximum daily calorie intake is no more than 1200 kcal.
- The recommended daily intake is 1.5 kg (this is without any additives. If there are other products, the amount of berries is automatically reduced).
- Eat regularly in small portions: divide all the strawberries into 6-10 small portions.
- Eat on schedule.
- Give preference to fresh berries.
By following these recommendations, you can lose up to 1.5 kg.
Tip. To keep the berries fresh longer, wash them only before use, not immediately after purchase or picking.
Sample menu
To create a menu, you must decide on a diet. There is a classic version that allows you to achieve maximum results by eating only strawberries in any form (smoothies, salads, mashed potatoes, juices, fresh, baked). It is very strict, and despite the excellent taste of the product, by the middle of the day you want a variety on your plate. It is very difficult to pass this test. However, for those who firmly decided to follow this path, the menu may look like this.
Strict fasting day
There are options that allow other low-calorie foods that can be combined with strawberries throughout the day. Such options are easier to tolerate, but the result will be more modest. Decide for yourself what is closer to you. An approximate menu may look like this.
Filling fasting day
On the pages of history. The ancient Romans used strawberries to treat depression, fever, bad breath, and even to bring people out of a fainting state.
Options
When choosing options for fasting days, be guided by the compatibility of products. Otherwise, weight loss will turn into diarrhea and flatulence (and this is at best).
It is advisable to eat strawberries with:
- any dairy products: kefir, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, milk, yogurt.
- any fruits except figs and prunes.
- nuts.
- other berries.
- any drinks.
But it is not advisable to combine it with the following products:
- dried fruits.
- greens.
- vegetables.
- mushrooms.
- fish.
- meat.
It is advisable to adhere to these lists, as well as to contraindications, if you do not want to turn a fabulous fasting day into a difficult test.
