Summer and autumn are a great time of year for easy weight loss. At this time, many fruits and vegetables ripen - sources of healthy plant fiber, vitamins and minerals. A large number of plant products in the summer-autumn period gives a choice to those who want to lose weight. A fruit and vegetable diet is a healthy and inexpensive way to lose weight, which is recommended even by doctors.
This diet is especially loved by women. Even without physical activity, according to reviews from adherents of a diet based on vegetables and fruits, 5-7 kg can easily be lost in seven days. In addition, saturating the body with fiber, vitamins and minerals improves appearance: makes the skin elastic, clean and smooth, nails strong, and hair shiny.
Spinach stewed with potatoes
Ingredients:
- – 300 gr. spinach,
- – 1 large potato,
- – a quarter of a large onion,
- – 0.5 tbsp. olive oil,
- – salt to taste,
- – black pepper to taste.
How to cook at home
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Chop half an onion into rings. Fry the onion in oil, stirring until it becomes transparent and fragrant.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into large cubes. Place in a frying pan and fry along with the onion for five minutes. Pour in a little water so that the potatoes do not stick to the surface, because we use a small amount of oil.
- While the potatoes are stewing, thoroughly wash the spinach leaves. Shake off any drops of water and chop the spinach not very finely.
- When the potatoes have softened, add chopped spinach to the pan. Mix it with potato pieces, salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer everything together for 7-8 minutes under the lid until the spinach and potatoes are completely cooked. If necessary, add a little more boiling water to simmer.
- Serve sautéed spinach with potatoes and onions as a main course. By the way, such a lunch will perfectly diversify the menu on fasting days.
Contraindications for weight loss
The fruit and vegetable diet, like other diets, is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding and under the age of 18 years. These are those periods of life when the body requires a lot of energy and the presence of all the substances necessary for the body in food. Their deficiency can lead to disruption of the development and growth of a young organism.
To avoid exacerbations, people suffering from diseases of the digestive organs or kidneys should consult a doctor before starting to lose weight using this diet.
Shish kebab of champignons on the grill
Products:
- – champignons – 1 kg.,
- – soy sauce – 1 glass,
- – ground black pepper – 0.5 tbsp.,
- – ground red pepper – 0.5 tsp,
- – paprika – 0.5 tsp,
- – onions – 2 heads,
- – ground coriander – 1 tbsp.,
- – olive oil – 4 tbsp.,
- – garlic – 4-5 cloves.
How to cook at home
- 1. To prepare mushroom kebabs, take fresh champignons. The mushrooms must be young. Mushroom caps should not expose the space between the stem and cap. The caps are pressed tightly to the legs. The mushroom practically does not accept moisture. Champignons that have been sitting will be withered. It is better to take 1-2 days. Wash the mushrooms and allow excess liquid to drain.
- 2. Transfer the mushrooms to a container. I have quite large mushrooms. These are the ones you need to take. Mushrooms that are too small are difficult to skewer. The mushroom cracks and tears. The fungus should be a decent size. Pour soy sauce into the container and add the mushrooms.
- 3. Now add spices to taste. Pass the garlic through a press. Mix mushrooms with spices and garlic. Pour in olive oil. Stir again. The oil will allow the spices to penetrate the mushroom and soak the mushrooms in the marinade.
- 4. Cut the onions into rings. Add to mushrooms and stir. Close the container with a lid and leave the mushrooms to marinate for 3-4 hours. The mushrooms will be marinated in the refrigerator. Ideally, leave the mushrooms in the marinade overnight.
- 5. Prepare the coals on the grill. The coals should not burn. We need heat, not flame. Thread the marinated mushrooms onto skewers, alternating with onion rings.
- 6. Place the skewers with mushrooms on the grill. Simmer the mushrooms on the grill until cooked, periodically turning the skewer so that the mushrooms are browned on all sides. General frying takes a few minutes.
- 7. Remove the mushrooms from the grill and serve.
Diet smoothie made from apples and celery
Photo: id-art / Shutterstock
Ingredients
- 4 green apples;
- 6 celery stalks;
- 2 kale leaves;
- 250 ml water (or as needed).
Preparation
Remove skins and seeds from apples. Cut the fruit and celery into pieces. Beat all ingredients with a blender, diluting with water.
Per 100 g: 34.5 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 6.6 g carbohydrates.
Enjoy
