Pectin Diet

Due to the many useful substances and active elements found under the name pectins contained in some foods that are on the daily menu of every person, nutritionists have the opportunity to develop a new diet called "Pectinova" . Pectins have a beneficial effect on the general health of man, so recently their properties are actively used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. This diet is very popular among people who are overweight.

The pectins contained in food are able to remove from the body accumulated over the years fat deposits, slag, toxins, poisons, radionuclides, as well as harmful cholesterol, giving rise to many cardiovascular diseases.

Pectin compounds are found in all fruits and vegetables, in some species of seaweed. But the largest amount was found in all varieties of apples, quinces, plums, peaches and apricots. This is the reason why these fruits are the basis of the pectin diet and are the main products that are consumed during its observance.

Apples, plums, quinces and apricots normalize the intestinal microflora, reduce increased appetite, which ultimately leads to the consumption of less food and weight loss.

The duration of the pectin diet is only 7 days. For this relatively short period you will easily say goodbye to 2-3 pounds. For many who want to lose weight, these figures are insignificant, because they expect miracles and magic from each diet. But these "small" figures show real weight loss, not to mention that there are people for whom even losing 2 kg is a daunting task. There are also cases in which with the help of this diet, losers have lost 4-5 kg. To get a clearer idea of ​​these 2 kg, imagine that your thighs and abdomen lose weight equal to a two-liter bottle of water. Such a size would surely impress anyone.

With strict adherence to the diet and its requirements, there is a real opportunity to lose at least half a kilogram a day.

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First day:

• Breakfast - a portion of fresh salad, prepared from three grated apples and two ground walnuts, seasoned with lemon juice;
• Lunch - a portion of fresh salad of 1 finely chopped apple, 1 boiled egg, chopped green onions and parsley;
• Dinner - 5 large apples (sour or sweet).

Second day:

• Breakfast - a portion of fresh salad, prepared from three grated sour apples, 150 g of cooked white rice, without sugar or salt;
• Lunch - three baked or steamed large apples and a little lemon juice; 150 g of cooked white rice;
• Dinner - two fresh apricots and two plums, 100 g of cooked white rice.

Third day:

• Breakfast - fresh salad of two coarsely grated medium apples, 150 g of nonfat cottage cheese;
• Lunch - salad of two grated apples and quinces, 150 g of low-fat cottage cheese, 2 ground walnuts, 1 dessert spoon of natural honey;
• Dinner - 100 g of low-fat cottage cheese, 1 large peach.

Fourth day:

• Breakfast - a salad of one grated fresh apple, 3 large carrots, 2 ground apricots;
• Lunch - salad of grated apple, plums, apricots with 1 dessert spoon of natural honey and a few drops of lemon juice;
• Dinner - 3 large baked (in the oven) apples with a little natural honey.

Fifth day:

• Breakfast - a salad of two grated carrots and a small head of beets with a teaspoon of natural honey;
• Lunch - oatmeal boiled in water, 2 boiled chicken eggs or 4 quail, a small glass of grated beets;
• Dinner - grated carrot salad

Sixth day:

• Repeat the menu from the first day.

Seventh day:

• Repeat the menu from day two.

While following a pectin diet , it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids, preferably pure still water, teas (green, mint, herbal, chamomile and lemon balm. You should not consume salt, sugar or any sweets.