The "6 Petals" diet was presented to the world by Swedish nutritionist Anna Johansson, who spent years developing an effective program that allows you to lose excess weight in a short time.Following the suggested rules, they lose up to 2-5 kg in one 6-day cycle.Keep in mind that the diet is approved by the Association of Dietitians as a nutritional program that has a good effect not only on the metabolic rate, but also on a person's general condition.
What is the diet based on?
The system itself is a combination of 6 mono-diets.Each period is 24 hours.It is necessary to adhere to the specified sequence, because otherwise, strict adherence to the diet will not bring any benefit.
To avoid confusion, Anna Johansson advises to use a visual method - cut a daisy with 6 petals, painted in different colors, from cardboard.The name of each day is written on the petals and the layout is attached to a visible place, for example, on the door of the refrigerator.
After completing the daily mono-diet, the corresponding petals are plucked out.Therefore, it is impossible to mix orders.In addition, those who are losing weight see how much effort has been put into losing weight, and this improves their psychological mood.
How does the 6 petal diet work?
The effectiveness of the mono-diet "6 petals" is based on the digestive characteristics.
There are several principles that allow you to part with the hated kilograms:
- First of all, the effect is ensured by the use of fasting days.This allows you not to mix products that are not combined and reduces the risk of fat tissue accumulation.If you ignore this rule, the nutrients that enter the body will not have time to be digested, the metabolic rate will slow down and fat deposits will become inevitable.
- The body makes a kind of nutrient reserve.Supplies are used as needed.If in the morning the body only receives fish, it experiences a lack of certain chemical elements that are spent to increase the energy balance.The fish is overcooked, but the necessary ingredients are not supplied.As a result, you have to find another source of energy, which is stored as fat.As a rule, the breakdown of fat begins at noon.
- Another principle of the diet is based on alternating intake of protein and carbohydrates.It is believed that this approach ensures 50% success of the diet, because it allows you to trick the body into breaking down fat without feeling starved of energy.Of course, some fat comes with food, but the same fish contains poly and monounsaturated compounds that are digested by the body and are not stored in the "storage area".
Therefore, six days on a mono-diet allows you to lose weight by breaking down excess fat, without causing any discomfort to the body.
Sequence of "petals"
It is very important to stick to your diet plan.The first day of the petal diet is protein, followed by carbohydrates, then again comes the turn of protein, etc.
The author's recommended mono-diet sequence:
- 1 – fish;
- 2 – vegetables;
- 3 – chicken;
- 4 - cereal;
- 5 - cottage cheese;
- 6 - fruits.
This selection is based on the effect of each individual product.
| petals | Action |
| fishy | Prepares the body, filling with Omega-3 fatty acids and easily digestible protein.The calorie content of the product is low, but energy starvation does not occur |
| vegetables | Reduce the calorie content of the daily diet, while enriching the body with carbohydrates of plant origin.As a result, the amount of energy spent digesting food exceeds the amount of calories consumed.Therefore, the body is forced to replenish energy by breaking down its own fat reserves. |
| chicken | Since the body does not receive animal protein on the last day, dietary meat eaten throughout the day is used to strengthen muscle tissue - fat deposition does not occur |
| grain | Digestion is difficult, because the culture has a dense shell.Therefore, the body has to spend a lot of energy for digestion.And to do this, one inevitably needs to turn to fat reserves, because the carbohydrates contained in the grain are used to make up for the lack of glycogen, which is needed to function properly. |
| Curd | During dieting, minerals are lost.Cottage cheese contains a complex of elements that can compensate for such deficiencies.In addition, the product's protein is low in calories and is completely converted to amino acids during processing.Experiencing a lack of glucose for energy production, the body once again turns to fat reserves |
| Fruits | The last day is characterized by the arrival of polysaccharides, which are quite difficult to digest and require a large amount of energy.To cope with components that are difficult to digest, the body draws additional energy by destroying fat tissue |
An interesting detail: the author did not limit the amount of food taken during the day.But usually nutritionists recommend eating no more than 500 g of fish, chicken and cottage cheese, 1500 g of vegetables and fruits and 200-300 g of dry grains.
Basic diet rules
It is important not only to observe the correct sequence of fasting days, but also to prepare and take food correctly:
- Fish and meat can be boiled, cooked in a steam bath, or baked.
- Vegetables are eaten raw, boiled and baked.
- During "curd petals", you can drink milk with moderate fat content.
- On any diet day, drink unsweetened green tea and herbal infusions.During the last 24 hours, fresh juice is also consumed along with fruits.
- Dishes are prepared without oil, both animal and vegetable.They give up sugar.
- Take food in small portions, chewing each portion thoroughly.
- Do not wash food with liquid!Drinking is only allowed between meals.
If there is a noticeable layer of fat, you may not be limited to 1 serving.It is allowed to use this method to lose weight 4 times at short intervals, for example, 1 week.When you want to lose weight as quickly as possible, take a break for 1 day, during which you can return to your usual food, excluding sweets and flour products from your diet.
If you need to get rid of significant fat deposits, the 4-course complex can be repeated a month after completion.
Estimated menu and recipe for the "6 petals" diet for a week
For some people, food intake may seem limited.But in fact, you can significantly diversify the menu by using different recipes to prepare food.
1. FISH
Allowed to use:
- Varieties of dietary fish with a fat content of 0.2-4% - pike perch, tuna, pollock, ide, hake, trout.
- With an average fat and protein content of 4-8% - carp, pink salmon, sea bream, horse mackerel.
- With 8% fat content - salmon, halibut, eel, herring, mackerel, sturgeon.
You can combine dietary fish with relatively fatty fish throughout the day.The menu is diversified with seafood - squid, clams, prawns.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Boiled fish, lightly salted with a little seasoning |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Roasted with herbs and slightly salty |
| Lunch 14.00 | Ukha, which contains fish and strong soup |
| Evening drink 17.00 | Steam, add spices to taste |
| Dinner 20.00 | Slightly salty, boiled |
Recipe:
- For couples.Add a little salt to the fillet, place in a double boiler, cover with parsley or dill.
- In the oven.Rub the fish with a mixture of crushed garlic, herbs and salt.Wrap in foil and put in the oven.
- soup.Fillets are boiled, ground in a blender, and poured with soup to the desired consistency.Season with herbs.
Between meals, you are allowed to drink fish broth and unsweetened green tea.
2. VEGETABLES
Use a minimum of salt and seasonings for cooking.It is forbidden to fry ingredients.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Grind 2 carrots on a medium grater |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Boil the peeled potatoes, mash them, dilute them with potato soup until they become a puree |
| Lunch 14.00 | Boil your favorite vegetables |
| Evening drink 17.00 | Bring to readiness in a steam bath |
| Dinner 20.00 | Eaten raw |
Recipe:
- In a pan, add chopped onion and grated carrot without adding oil.Tomato, eggplant and bell pepper cut into cubes.Put the vegetables in a container, add a little water and add a little salt.Simmer until soft.
- Boil 500 g of chopped tomatoes.Add some grated garlic and salt to the dish.After 10 minutes, add water - the amount depends on the desired consistency.Season with basil and blend with a blender.
- Broccoli is boiled in salted water along with herbs.Season the cabbage head with lemon juice.Sprinkle with herbs.
Fresh vegetable juice and unsweetened green tea are used as drinks.
3. CHICKEN
Pay attention to the fillet - this is the most dietary part of the chicken carcass.Before cooking, remove the skin from the meat, which contains a good amount of fat.If this rule is ignored, there will be no benefit.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | boiled breast |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Fillets are wrapped in foil, seasoned, baked in the oven |
| Lunch 14.00 | Soup with a large amount of meat and herbs.Flavored with spices |
| Evening drink 17.00 | burn |
| Dinner 20.00 | Boil delicious pieces of fillet |
Recipe:
- Grind chicken breast, beat in egg, and salt.Mix minced meat with chopped herbs.Small pieces are formed, which are then steamed.
- Coat the fillet with a little salt and sprinkle with herbs.Wrap in foil and bake in the oven.
- Cut the meat into cubes or strips and add a little salt.Transfer to a pan and sprinkle with herbs.Boil for a few minutes, add a little water.
You are allowed to supplement the menu with a glass of low-fat chicken broth.It is recommended to drink green tea between meals.
4. CEREALS
The grain day of the "6 petals" diet involves a diet filled with whole grains, whole grain bread, sprouted grains, and bran.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Boil sprouted wheat |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Buckwheat is cooked in water with seasonings and a little salt. |
| Lunch 14.00 | boiled riceIt is better to take cereals that are not steamed, because they contain more useful microelements |
| Evening drink 17.00 | Oatmeal is cooked in water.It is allowed to add 50 g of seeds or nuts |
| Dinner 20.00 | Buckwheat porridge flavored with herbs |
Recipe:
- Boil the prepared and washed buckwheat well in salted water.Grind in a blender, add herbs.The mixture is formed into cutlets, which are cooked in the oven.
- Steam oatmeal with boiling water and leave for a quarter of an hour.Walnuts or prunes are added to the porridge to taste.
- For 150 g of oatmeal, take 1 tablespoon.low fat milk.Add vanilla and slaked soda to the mixture on the tip of a knife.Cookies are formed from a puffed mixture and baked in the oven.
The menu is diversified with herbal teas and homemade kvass.
5. COOK
If pure cottage cheese does not arouse interest, flavor the concoction with low-fat sour cream and cinnamon.The product cannot be sweetened.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 5%.You can taste it with natural yogurt that does not contain sweeteners, colorings or preservatives. |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Soften the "density" of the product with a small amount of low-fat milk |
| Lunch 14.00 | Just cottage cheese |
| Evening drink 17.00 | Repeat the lunch meal |
| Dinner 20.00 | "Naked" cottage cheese. |
Recipe:
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon to a pack of low-fat cottage cheese.l.semolina.Knead the mixture well and form small cakes.Each of them is dipped in a mixture of cinnamon and semolina.Bake in the oven.
- Knead 1 pack of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp.l.semolina, 5 tbsp.l.yogurt.Add raisins, cinnamon or vanilla to taste.The dough is divided into pieces and cooked in a double boiler.
- Grind cottage cheese and half a cup of instant coffee with a blender.Beat until you get a mouth-watering foam.
During the break they drink green tea, 1 glass of milk is allowed.
6. FRUITS
You can eat it raw or in the form of smoothies and salads.It is advisable not to lean too much on bananas and grapes, which contain a lot of sugar.You should consume more citrus fruits and apples, which contain a large amount of fiber.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | 2 red apples.A small cup of coffee is allowed |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | 1 banana |
| Lunch 14.00 | Orange with grapes |
| Evening drink 17.00 | Kiwi with pineapple |
| Dinner 20.00 | 2 green apples |
Recipe:
- Cut the pineapple and mango and grind with a blender.Add mint leaves to the smoothie.
- Grind the raspberries and sprinkle the puree with sugar.
- Favorite fruits are cut into cubes and mixed.Season the salad with lemon juice and 1 liter.real honey
The menu is complemented by green tea and fresh fruit juice.It is best to avoid physical activity on the last day.
Stop dieting
Unfortunately, after completing the diet course, those who lost weight began to indulge in forbidden foods, as a result of which the weight lost with difficulty quickly returned.
To avoid this, you need to come out of the diet gradually, gradually adding other ingredients into your diet.It is important to avoid sweets, flour, fried foods, and fatty foods in the first days.Physical activity may support weight loss.
Contraindications
The diet has several contraindications:
- stomach ulcers;
- kidney disease;
- chronic liver pathology;
- diabetes mellitus;
- cardiovascular problems;
- pregnant, breastfeeding
You should not use the diet for diseases that require adherence to a strict diet.
Compared to most diets, "6 petals" is considered better, because a person who loses weight does not experience hunger.However, before turning to it, you should see a doctor to identify possible contraindications.