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August 08, 2022
Apricots are rich in vitamins A and C, which are very important for bone strength, vision and the immune system. These fruits also contain beta-carotene - an element that prevents the development of
Apricots are rich in vitamins A and C, which are very important for bone strength, vision and the immune system. These fruits also contain beta-carotene - an element that prevents the development of cancer, atherosclerosis, paralysis, heart disease, helps the body cope more easily with polluted air and cigarette smoke, has a beneficial effect on the work of all human organs.
In addition, the soft part of apricots promotes coordinated activity of the gastrointestinal tract, helps cleanse the body of toxins and toxins. This diet is especially useful for people who not only want to get rid of excess weight, but also to normalize bowel function and prevent kidney function.
This diet can last from 2-3 to 4-5 days without harming your health. During this period it is necessary to consume fresh apricots in any form (sliced, salad, mashed, fresh apricots, compote, etc.). Everything else should be excluded from the menu.
You should eat less, but often. Fluids should be taken before or half an hour after a meal.
These are apricot juice, sugar-free apricot compote, fresh fruit, herbal tea, non-carbonated mineral water.
There is a more gentle version of the diet, which allows the use of dried apricots, which contain a lot of potassium and iron.
For one day you will need 1.5 kg of apricots, which you need to divide into small portions and consume throughout the day. It is very important not to increase the amount of fruit you eat, even if you are hungry, because the intestines may not cope with the load. And you will hardly lose weight by eating 3 kg of fruit a day.
During the diet, you can pamper yourself with well-ripened juicy fruits or invent a dish from them.
For example, take 500 g of fresh apricots and 300 g of dried apricots, squeeze the juice from the fresh ones, and cut the dried ones into small pieces or grind them with a blender. Mix the ingredients and you will get apricot puree soup. Eat it throughout the day.
The result: in 3-5 days you can get rid of 3-5 kg.
To cleanse the body, to maintain good health and beautiful appearance, the apricot diet can be applied no more than once a month, so as not to exhaust the body and provided that there are no contraindications.
The diet is contraindicated for people suffering from diabetes, intestinal obstruction, gastritis. If you have any doubts about whether you can follow such a diet, consult a doctor.