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August 08, 2022
The cucumber diet is best applied in the summer, when it is the season of these vegetables. We can talk about their properties for a long time. They improve digestion, contribute to the purification of the worm
The cucumber diet is best applied in the summer, when it is the season of these vegetables. We can talk about their properties for a long time. They improve digestion, contribute to the purification of the intestines, help the water-salt balance in the body, are a mild diuretic and have a weak laxative effect and even improve the condition of the skin.
It is important for weight loss that cucumbers are an extremely low-calorie product (100 grams contain only 15 kcal).
There are many diets with cucumbers, we offer you 3 of the options.
Option 1
Eat cucumber salad, which is prepared according to the following recipe:
Cut the vegetables into large pieces, add chopped parsley and season with skim or low-fat sour cream (or kefir).
Eat it 3 to 5 times a day, and in 3 of the receptions you can add one slice of rye or wholemeal bread.
The amount of salad is unlimited, but it is important to get full without overeating.
Option 2
This option includes the consumption of 2.5 kilograms of cucumbers and two boiled eggs per day.
Divide the cucumbers into 5 equal parts, each of which represents one meal. Ie Eat cucumbers 5 times a day, adding 1 boiled egg to two of the receptions (of your choice).
Option 3
The menu for the third option consists of a kilo of fresh cucumbers, half a kilo of tomatoes and 100 grams of nonfat cottage cheese.
Eat equal amounts of tomatoes and cucumbers throughout the day, which you can prepare as a salad and season with lemon juice or a little vegetable oil.
The curd is included in the last meal of the day, which should be 2-3 hours before bedtime.
The duration of the cucumber diet is up to 7 days, and you can alternate the different options suggested above. You have the real opportunity to lose 3 to 5 kilograms of weight in a week.
Whichever menu you choose, do not take cucumbers with salt. You can add any green spices: parsley, dill, green and old onions, basil, celery, garlic.
As for drinks, you can take unlimited amounts of water, green and herbal teas without sugar.