Green, leafy vegetables slow down the digestion of fat, and due to their high fiber content, they can deceive the feeling of hunger, according to nutritionists.
Even when your stomach is half empty, you feel full, which can help you shed extra pounds. In addition, greens stimulate digestion and excretion of fluids from the body, and due to the high percentage of potassium, it relieves digestive disorders and protects the heart.
Spinach has few calories and a lot of water, it is a natural source of protein and minerals (calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus). The fibers from these vegetables promote digestion and improve bowel function, and nitrates strengthen muscles. It also protects against diseases, thanks to antioxidants (phytonutrients, beta-carotene and lutein), vitamins A, C, E, K, B complex (B6, B2, B1), folic acid (vitamin B9) and omega 3 fatty acids. Foods rich in vitamin C increase the body's ability to absorb calcium and iron from spinach, and strengthen immunity.
When buying spinach, choose bright green leaves with no signs of drying. Before use, wash it well and keep it for 10 minutes in water to which you have added a teaspoon of baking soda. Do not store greens for longer than four days in the refrigerator, as they may lose flavor and nutrients. If you strictly adhere to the diet, you can lose up to five kg in 14 days, because there is a change in metabolism, so the kilograms will not return quickly. At least 14 days must pass before you repeat the diet.
Tip: Before starting a diet, consult a doctor if you are not young and healthy.
Menu
- Monday
Breakfast: two boiled eggs, warm lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: 150 g of grilled chicken fillet and spinach boiled in salted water (quantity is not limited)
Snack: banana
Dinner: pasta with tomato sauce and green salad seasoned with lemon juice and a spoonful of olive oil
- Tuesday
Breakfast: 2 toasts and warm lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: 150 g of grilled turkey fillet, a large portion of green salad and spring onion seasoned with olive oil
Snack: an apple
Dinner: 150 g of baked fish and 50 g of radishes
- Wednesday
Breakfast: two boiled eggs, warm lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: 150 g of cooked meat of your choice, unlimited tomatoes and lettuce
Snack: banana
Dinner: 150 g of grilled hake fillets and spinach boiled in salt water (quantity is not limited)
- Thursday
Breakfast: toast with a thin layer of butter, warm lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: Bolognese pasta, 100 g radish
Snack: strawberries
Dinner: a cup of sour milk and spinach boiled in salted water (quantity is not limited)
- Friday
Breakfast: two boiled eggs, warm lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: 150 g of grilled chicken fillet and a salad of fresh spinach and grated carrots (unlimited quantity)
Snack: an apple
Dinner: 150 g of grilled hake fillets and green salad seasoned with a spoonful of olive oil and lemon juice
- Saturday
Breakfast: 2 pieces of toast, warm lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: 150 g of stewed veal and spinach boiled in salted water (quantity is not limited)
Snack: strawberries
Dinner: two boiled eggs and 100 g of radish
- Sunday
Breakfast: toast with a thin layer of butter, lemonade from half a lemon with honey
Lunch: 150 g of grilled chicken fillet and a salad of larger spinach leaves, lettuce and arugula, seasoned with olive oil
Snack: banana
Dinner: 150 g of grilled hake fillets and tomatoes
ADVICE PLUS
Repeat the same menu for the next seven days. If you feel hungry, satisfy it with a fresh carrot. During this diet, drink 2 liters of liquid per day (water, tea, lemonade). Alcohol is strictly prohibited, keep coffee to a minimum, reports Novosti.rs.
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