The “6 petals” diet was introduced to the world by Swedish nutritionist Anna Johansson, who spent years developing an effective program that allows you to lose weight in a short time.Following the proposed rules, they lose up to 2-5 kg in a 6-day cycle.It is worth noting that the diet is approved by the Association of Dietitians as a nutrition program that has a beneficial effect not only on the metabolic rate, but also on the general condition of a person.
What is the diet based on?
The system itself is a combination of 6 monodiets.Each duration is 24 hours.It is necessary to adhere to the specified sequence, since otherwise even strict adherence to the diet will not bring any benefit.
To avoid confusion, Anna Johansson advises using a visual method: cutting out a 6-petal daisy from cardboard, painted in different colors.The name of each day is written on the petals and the design is fixed in a visible place, for example on the refrigerator door.
Once the daily monodiet is finished, the corresponding petal is torn off.Therefore, it is impossible to confuse the order.Additionally, those who are losing weight see how much effort has already been put into losing weight, and this improves their psychological mood.
How does the 6 petal diet work?
The effectiveness of the “6 petals” monodiet is based on the characteristics of digestion.
There are several principles that allow you to get rid of the hated kilograms:
- First of all, the effect is ensured by the use of fasting days.This allows you to avoid mixing poorly combined products and reduce the risk of fatty tissue accumulation.If you neglect this rule, the nutrients entering the body will not have time to be digested, the metabolic rate will slow down, and fat deposits will be inevitable.
- The body produces a kind of nutrient reserves.Supplies are used as needed.If in the morning the body only receives fish, it experiences a lack of certain chemical elements necessary to replenish the energy balance.The fish is overcooked, but the necessary substances are not provided.As a result, you have to look for other sources of energy, which are converted into fat reserves.As a rule, the breakdown of fats begins in the middle of the day.
- Another principle of the diet is based on alternating the intake of proteins and carbohydrates.It is believed that this approach guarantees 50% of the success of the diet, as it allows you to trick the body into breaking down fats without feeling a lack of energy.Of course, some fat comes with food, but the same fish contains polyunsaturated and monounsaturated compounds that are digested by the body and are not stored in "storage areas."
Thus, six days of a monodiet allow you to lose weight by breaking down excess fat, without causing any discomfort to the body.
"Petal" sequence
It is very important to follow your diet plan.The first day of the petal diet is proteins, followed by carbohydrates, then again it is the turn of proteins, etc.
The order of monodiets recommended by the author:
- 1 – fish;
- 2 – vegetables;
- 3 – chicken;
- 4 – cereals;
- 5 – cottage cheese;
- 6 – fruits.
This selection is based on the effect of each individual product.
| petal | action |
| fishy | It prepares the body, saturates it with Omega-3 fatty acids and easily digestible proteins.The calorie content of the products is low, but energy hunger does not occur. |
| vegetable | It reduces the calorie content of the daily diet, while enriching the body with carbohydrates of plant origin.As a result, the amount of energy expended 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 did not receive animal protein on the last day, dietary meat consumed during the day is used to strengthen muscle tissue;no fat deposition occurs. |
| cereals | Digestion is difficult because the crops have a dense shell.Therefore, the body is forced to spend a lot of energy on digestion.And for this it is inevitable to resort to fat reserves, because the carbohydrates contained in cereals serve to cover the deficiency of glycogen, necessary for proper functioning. |
| curd | Minerals are lost during the diet.Cottage cheese contains a complex of elements that can compensate for the deficiency.In addition, the protein in the product is low in calories and during processing is completely converted into amino acids.Experiencing a lack of glucose for energy production, the body once again turns to fat reserves. |
| fruity | The last day is characterized by the arrival of polysaccharides, which are quite difficult to digest and require a significant amount of energy.To cope with difficult-to-digest components, the body extracts additional energy by destroying fatty tissue. |
An interesting detail: the author does not limit the amount of food consumed 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 cereals.
Basic rules of the diet.
It is important not only to follow the correct sequence of fasting days, but also to properly prepare and consume food:
- Fish and meat can be boiled, cooked in a steam bath or baked in the oven.
- Vegetables are consumed raw, boiled and baked.
- During the “curd petal”, you can drink milk with a medium fat content.
- On any day of the diet, drink unsweetened green tea and herbal infusions.During the last 24 hours, natural juices are also consumed along with fruits.
- The dishes are prepared without oil, both animal and vegetable.They give up sugar.
- Take food in small portions, chewing each piece well.
- Do not wash food with liquid!Drinking is only allowed between meals.
If there are significant layers of fat, you may not limit yourself to 1 plate.It is allowed to resort to this weight loss method 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 diet, excluding sweets and floury products from your diet.
If you need to get rid of significant fat deposits, the 4-course complex can be repeated a month after its completion.
Approximate menu and recipes for the “6 petals” diet for a week
For some, dietary intake may seem limited.But in fact, you can significantly diversify the menu by resorting to different recipes for preparing food.
1. FISH
Allowed to use:
- Varieties of dietary fish with a fat content of 0.2 to 4%: pike perch, tuna, haddock, ide, hake and trout.
- With an average fat and protein content of 4-8%: carp, pink salmon, sea bass, horse mackerel.
- With a fat content of 8%: salmon, halibut, eel, herring, mackerel, sturgeon.
You can combine dietary fish with fairly fatty fish throughout the day.The menu is varied and includes seafood: squid, mussels and shrimp.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Boiled fish, lightly salted and with a little seasoning. |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Baked with herbs and lightly salted. |
| Lunch 14.00 | Ukha, which contains fish and strong broth. |
| Afternoon tea 17.00 | Steam, add spices to taste. |
| Dinner 20.00 | Lightly salted, boiled |
Recipes:
- For a couple.Add a little salt to the fillet, place in a double boiler, top with parsley or dill.
- In the oven.Coat the fish with a mixture of crushed garlic, herbs and salt.Wrap in aluminum foil and put in the oven.
- Soup.The fillet is boiled, ground in a blender and poured with broth until the desired consistency is obtained.Season with herbs.
Between meals, it is allowed to drink fish broth and unsweetened green tea.
2. VEGETABLES
Use minimal salt and seasonings when cooking.Frying ingredients is prohibited.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Grind 2 carrots on a medium grater. |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Boil the peeled tubers, mash them and dilute them with potato broth until you obtain a puree. |
| Lunch 14.00 | Stew your favorite vegetables |
| Afternoon tea 17.00 | Prepare in a steam bath. |
| Dinner 20.00 | Consumed raw |
Recipes:
- In a deep frying pan add the chopped onion and grated carrot without adding oil.Tomatoes, eggplants and bell peppers are cut into cubes.Add the vegetables to the container, add a little water and add a little salt.Cook over low heat until the ingredients are soft.
- Stew 500 g of chopped tomatoes.Add some grated garlic and salt to the plate.After 10 minutes, add water;Its volume depends on the desired consistency.Season with basil and blend with a blender.
- Broccoli is boiled in salted water along with herbs.Season the sprouts with lemon juice.Sprinkle with herbs.
Fresh vegetable juices 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 neglected, there will be no benefit.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | boiled breast |
| Second breakfast 11.00 | Steak wrapped in foil, seasoned and baked |
| Lunch 14.00 | Soup with a significant amount of meat and herbs.Seasoned with spices |
| Afternoon tea 17.00 | Grilled |
| Dinner 20.00 | Boil tasty pieces of steak |
Recipes:
- Grind the chicken breast, add the egg and salt.Mix the minced meat with the chopped herbs.Small cutlets are formed, which are then steamed.
- Coat the steak with a small amount of salt and sprinkle generously with herbs.Wrap in aluminum foil and bake in the oven.
- Cut the meat into cubes or strips and add a little salt.Transfer to a frying pan and sprinkle with herbs.Simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water.
It is allowed to complement the menu with a glass of low-fat chicken broth.It is recommended to drink green tea between meals.
4. CEREALS
Cereal day of the “6 petals” diet involves a diet full of cereals, cereal breads, sprouted cereals 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 rice.It is better to take cereals without steaming, as they contain more useful microelements. |
| Afternoon tea 17.00 | Oats cooked in water.It is allowed to add 50 g of seeds or nuts. |
| Dinner 20.00 | Buckwheat porridge flavored with herbs |
Recipes:
- Boil sorted and well-washed buckwheat in salted water.Grind in a blender, adding herbs.The mixture is formed into cutlets, which are baked in the oven.
- Steam the oats 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 oats, take 1 tablespoon.low fat milk.Add vanilla and slaked soda to the mixture with the tip of a knife.Cookies are formed from the puffed mixture and baked in the oven.
The menu is varied with homemade infusions and kvass.
5. COOK
If pure cottage cheese does not interest you, season the ingredient 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 season 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 volume of skimmed milk. |
| Lunch 14.00 | Just cottage cheese |
| Afternoon tea 17.00 | Repeat lunch dish |
| Dinner 20.00 | "Naked" cottage cheese |
Recipes:
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon to a package 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 packet of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp.l.semolina, 5 tablespoons.l.yogurt.Add raisins, cinnamon or vanilla to taste.The dough is divided into pieces and cooked in a water bath.
- Grind the cottage cheese and half a cup of ready-made coffee with a blender.Beat until you get an appetizing foam.
During breaks they drink green tea, 1 glass of milk is allowed.
6. FRUITY
You can eat it raw or in the form of smoothies and salads.It is advisable not to rely too much on bananas and grapes, which contain a lot of sugar.It is advisable to consume more citrus fruits and apples, which contain a significant 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 |
| Afternoon tea 17.00 | Kiwi with pineapple |
| Dinner 20.00 | 2 green apples |
Recipes:
- Chop the pineapple and mango and blend 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.natural honey.
The menu is complemented by green tea and fresh fruit juices.It is best to avoid physical activity on the last day.
quit the diet
Unfortunately, after completing a diet course, those who lose weight begin to indulge in forbidden foods, so the weight lost with such difficulty quickly returns.
To avoid this, you should gradually abandon the diet and gradually add other ingredients to your diet.It is important to avoid sweets, flour, fried foods and fatty foods during the first days.The possible physical activity will promote weight loss.
Contraindications
The diet has a number of contraindications:
- stomach ulcer;
- nephropathy;
- chronic liver pathologies;
- diabetes mellitus;
- cardiovascular problems;
- pregnancy, lactation.
You should not resort to a diet for diseases that require compliance with a strict diet.
Compared to most diets, the "6 petals" is considered superior, since a person who loses weight does not feel hungry.However, before resorting to it, it is advisable to consult a doctor to identify possible contraindications.