- Weight Loss Process
- Contraindications
- Recommendations
- Sample Menus
- Options
It is impossible not to love this juicy, sweet, and delicate berry. It is just as good fresh as it is in preserves. The taste is excellent, and in terms of its composition, it’s a real vitamin cocktail. Is it possible to ignore such a gift of nature when losing weight?
It is possible to arrange not only a full strawberry diet for a week – an unloading day will be no less effective, and it is useful to arrange such a day throughout June, while strawberries are sold and are still in their beds.
Weight Loss Process
Many people mistakenly believe that this berry is too sweet and high-calorie, and in the process of losing weight, they rush to exclude it from their diet. This is completely wrong. In fact, it is a low-calorie product, it contains only 41 kcal. Therefore, you can safely arrange a strawberry fasting day, which will launch processes in the body that contribute to fast and effective weight loss:
- Strawberries are calorie-negative – that is, the body spends more energy on their assimilation than it receives;
- According to this, the body is forced to use its reserves – either muscle fibers (which can be saved by including protein foods in the diet) or fat deposits throughout the body;
- The berry contains a huge amount of vitamins that accelerate metabolism, the slow flow of which is the main cause of excess weight;
- Weight loss is also facilitated by the diuretic properties of strawberries, which are even prescribed for the treatment of the kidneys;
- At the same time, it also cleanses the intestines.
It is not surprising that such a tasty fasting day leads to weight loss. On average, depending on the initial weight and the menu option, you can lose both half a kilogram and one and a half kilograms. Therefore, the stricter you are with yourself, the greater the effect you will get. And as a nice bonus – an improvement in overall well-being. Strawberries:
- Improves the skin in psoriasis, eczema and other similar diseases;
- Strengthens the immune system;
- Lowers blood sugar;
- Gives energy;
- Normalizes the functioning of the heart;
- Puts the circulatory system in order;
- Raises the level of iron in the blood to normal;
- Lowers blood pressure;
- Helps with atherosclerosis.
Whichever side you look at, there are only positive aspects. How can you not take advantage of such a sweet and healthy diet?
Did you know that… strawberries contain much more vitamin C than oranges?
Contraindications
As strange as it may sound, strawberries can also be harmful – and very significant harm. One and a half kilograms of berries eaten in one day will force many of the body’s systems to work in an enhanced mode. This is especially true for the kidneys, liver, and stomach. If they cannot cope with such a load, side effects and complications are inevitable. That is why you should first check if you have any contraindications, which include:
- A predisposition to allergic reactions;
- Breastfeeding (diathesis may develop in a newborn);
- Pregnancy (may provoke premature birth);
- Taking medications for high blood pressure (this can lead to renal failure);
- Problems with the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, duodenal/stomach ulcers, 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 so as not to harm your health in pursuit of beauty.
Keep in mind. Since ancient times, strawberries have been considered a strong aphrodisiac. Therefore, if you are going to eat it in huge quantities throughout the day, be careful when communicating with the opposite sex.
Recommendations
And now a few more important details on what else to do so that the strawberry fasting day brings not only positive emotions, but also contributes to the greatest possible weight loss. Useful tips from nutritionists never hurt anyone.
- In the intervals between strawberry fasting days, follow the principles of proper and healthy nutrition to consolidate the achieved results. Exercise will save you from breaking down muscle tissue to obtain additional energy.
- Thus, you will have a very effective and healthy system for losing weight and оздоровлению organism of three components: fasting days + proper nutrition + physical activity. Works flawlessly. Guarantees a lasting result.
- Strawberry fasting days can be carried out once, or even twice a week for a month.
- The optimal time for such weight loss is from mid-June to mid-July, when there are a lot of berries both in stores and in the garden.
- Maximum daily calories – no more than 1200 kcal.
- The recommended amount of berries that you can eat on this day is 1.5 kg (but this is in the absence of additional products – with them the portion of berries is automatically reduced).
- Stick to fractional nutrition: divide the strawberries into 6-10 small portions.
- Eat on the clock.
- Give preference to fresh berries.
Following these recommendations, you can lose up to 1.5 kg.
Life hack. To keep the berries fresh for longer, wash them only once – immediately before eating, and not immediately after purchase or collection.
Sample Menus
To create a menu, decide on the power system. There is a classic option that allows you to achieve maximum results. This is when you have to eat only strawberries in any form (smoothies, salads, mashed potatoes, juices, fresh, baked). It is strict, and despite the excellent taste of the product, by the second half of the day you will want to somehow diversify the contents of your plate. It is very difficult to withstand such a test. Nevertheless, if you are determined to this option, be guided by the following menu.
Strict fasting day
There are other options that allow throughout the day other low-calorie foods that can be combined with strawberries. It is much easier to carry, but the results are more modest. Therefore, decide what is preferable for you. A sample menu might look like this.
Hearty fasting day
From the pages of history. The ancient Romans used strawberries as a medicine for depression, fever, bad breath, and even brought people out of a fainting state with it.
Options
When choosing options for fasting days, focus on product compatibility. Otherwise, losing weight will result in diarrhea and flatulence (and this is in the best case).
Strawberries are best eaten with:
- Any dairy products: kefir, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, milk, yogurt;
- All fruits except figs and prunes;
- Nuts;
- Other berries;
- Any beverages.
But the combination of them with the following products is undesirable:
- Dried fruits;
- Greens;
- Vegetables;
- Mushrooms;
- Fish;
- Meat.
