Light kefir diet for weight loss - menu and weight loss results

Kefir is a low-calorie fermented milk product that is a dietary and affordable drink. It’s not for nothing that many diets based on kefir have been developed. This is a quick and easy way to lose a few pounds. Despite this, kefir mono-diets have their drawbacks that you need to know.

• Why is kefir good for weight loss?
• Basic principles of the kefir diet
• What to expect from the diet How to make diet kefir
• What products can replace kefir?

General rules

The birthplace of kefir is the foot of Mount Elbrus, the Caucasus is a great health resort.
It is very fair that this invigorating and healing drink appeared there. For a long time, the secret of making kefir was known to few and was passed down in the family from father to son in the same way as, for example, French cheese makers passed on the secrets of making their signature cheese. That is why kefir began to be produced in Russia quite recently - only at the beginning of the 20th century. And the legend of the appearance of this fermented milk product in our country is very exciting! In 1908, a beautiful and young graduate of the dairy school and an employee of the Moscow dairy company N. Baldanova, Irina Makarova (and in her marriage, Sakharova) went to the north of the Caucasus, accompanied by her partner Vasilyev, to discover the secret of making kefir. But before this secret was revealed, the Karachai prince Bekmurza Bakchorov fell in love with the girl. Makarova and Vasiliev stayed in his mansion for a whole month, traveled around the villages and tried to get kefir grains. But their efforts were in vain. Desperate, the researchers decided to go home, but their way was blocked by horsemen who kidnapped Irina. She came to her senses in an unfamiliar hut, when Bekmurza was already standing next to her with a lush bouquet of flowers and offered to become his wife. But it was not there! Vasiliev turned to the guards of order in Kislovodsk, and the case of Irina’s kidnapping came to court. But the local judge did not want to spoil relations with the famous kefir magnate and begged Irina to forgive him. She forgave, but in exchange for 4.5 kg of dry kefir grains.

And very soon the first batch of medicinal kefir arrived at the Botkin Hospital in Moscow, and a couple of months later it was already sold in stores.

Which kefir is healthy?

For the kefir diet to be successful, you need to use 1% kefir (40 kcal per 100 g). Its properties are the same as those of 2.5% (55 kcal per 100 g), and its fat content and calorie content are lower, which, of course, is to our advantage.

In Russia, kefir production is controlled by an interstate standard (GOST), according to which 100 g of a quality product must contain:

• 2.8 g protein;
• from 0.5 to 8.9% fat.

The shelf life of kefir is one of the indicators of its quality. The long shelf life indicates that additives were used in its production that prevent microorganisms from developing. The bacteria in this kefir sleep until the bottle is opened and oxygen enters it. Therefore, such fermented milk products with a long shelf life, when opened, lose all their valuable properties and spoil in less than a day, even if they are in the refrigerator.

How can you replace kefir in your diet?

The easiest option to replace kefir is a fermented milk drink with a similar composition and production method: fermented baked milk, natural yogurt without additives, ayran - all this is an excellent alternative to kefir and is always available on store shelves.

How long can you stay on the kefir diet?

Of course, only your attending physician can prescribe the duration of any diet. However, if you decide to stick to a diet on your own for some time, you should rely on your own feelings and well-being. First and foremost, the diet is designed to benefit you. If the diet makes you suffer from hunger, there is a loss of strength, depression , dizziness , fainting , then you need to change your diet.

In turn, the safest duration for the kefir diet is 3-5 days, provided that you carefully monitor your well-being.

On the question of how to properly follow a kefir diet: choose the highest quality, fresh products that you are 100% confident in. Stock up on starter cultures if you decide to make kefir yourself, or find a store nearby that sells kefir that meets dietary requirements so you don’t have to buy the first one you come across.

Why is kefir good for weight loss?

One hundred grams of one percent kefir contains only 40 kcal. Considering that this calorie content is a measly 4g of carbohydrates, 2.8g of protein and 1g of fat. There are few products with such a proportion of BZHU, which at the same time remain satisfying and healthy. Therefore, kefir diets quickly lead to weight loss due to a lack of daily calories.

How to prepare diet kefir?

In addition to regular kefir, you can and even need to prepare various kefir cocktails to make the weight loss process more effective. In addition, you can drink such cocktails while sticking to your classic, non-diet menu.

Kefir with cinnamon and ginger

To prepare this fat-burning cocktail, you will need:

• 200 ml kefir 1%;
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon;
• a pinch of red hot pepper;
• 2 teaspoons chopped ginger root.

Kefir with secret

The secret of such kefir lies in your imagination. You can add anything: cucumber, herbs, oatmeal, fruit, dried fruit. The ingredients can be ground in a blender, or you can simply cut them and add them to kefir. Here you can experiment as you please, the main thing is with permitted and compatible products.

Contraindications

Not everyone can use the suggested recipes. For rheumatism, stomach diseases and kidney failure, long-term use of kefir is contraindicated. Dietary food will be harmful during pregnancy, rickets, anemia and increased stomach acidity.

There are many variations of the kefir diet. Depending on the duration and degree of severity, you can lose from 3 to 10 kg. More diet options for weight loss →

By experimenting with different types of dietary foods, you will be able to choose the one most suitable for your body. This will not only allow you to lose excess weight, but also cleanse yourself of toxins.

The kefir diet for reducing belly fat has many advantages. It can be used if there are no contraindications for health.

Author: Daria Grigoryan, specialist, especially for Mama66.ru

Varieties

The kefir mono-diet has a huge number of menu options and duration options. Only you can choose the best one for your body. But, believe me, all the proposed options are effective and useful in their own way.

This diet is intended and indicated for both men and women, if they do not suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, heart diseases, high acidity of the stomach, or chronic diseases.

Diet "Chicken, apples and kefir"

A simple and very popular variation of the diet is based on the fact that every 3 days you eat all these foods separately:

First stage

For three days you eat only chicken meat, no more than 500 g per day. It is not recommended to fry chicken; it is best to bake it, without oil and salt, of course, or boil it. Divide into several portions to make 3-4 meals.

Second phase

Here you only need to eat apples in any form: you can fresh, you can bake. Green sour apples are recommended for consumption here: they contain less carbohydrates.

Third stage

At the last stage of the diet, you need to drink exclusively 1% fat kefir in any quantity. It will be ideal if you drink a kefir cocktail with cinnamon and ginger at least once a day, the recipe for which is presented above.

Kefir diet for 3 days

This diet option helps to get rid of 3-5 kg ​​of excess weight and gently cleanse the body in a short time. For 3 days, you need to drink 1.5-2 liters of kefir every day, distributing it over several meals. If your body cannot tolerate such a monotonous diet, you can add no more than 1 kg of vegetables or fruits to the menu.

The 3-day kefir diet has one drawback - slight discomfort, diarrhea and bloating may occur.

If the side effects seem minor to you, and the result is satisfactory, we recommend that you try a longer kefir diet in the future, for example, for 4 days or 5 days.

A 4-day diet may look the same as a 3-day diet, but a 5-day diet should be more varied. During the day you can eat boiled meat, vegetables, eggs, dried fruits, fruits in small quantities. And, of course, drink up to 2 liters of kefir daily.

• “... I consider kefir to be a real salvation for those who are overweight, and reviews about its benefits are only positive. It’s easy to lose weight with kefir, because 100 g contains no more than 50 kcal, and you can get enough of it very well. In general, over the past few months I have fallen in love with kefir, I regularly do a fasting day on it once a week, and also often use a kefir diet for 3 days: with its help I lost 2.5 kg, my body was cleansed perfectly!”

Kefir diet for 7 days

Losing weight by 10 kg in 7 days on a kefir diet is quite possible. The main thing is to follow the basic principles of this method of rapid weight loss:

• the main product is kefir, additional products are low-calorie protein products;
• it is necessary to follow a strict daily routine - 5-6 meals every 2 hours;
• You cannot limit yourself to simple purified water and green or herbal tea.

Here are some possible meal plans that the 7-day kefir diet offers:

Every day (except the sixth day) you need to drink 1.5 liters of kefir 1%.

Protein kefir diet

It follows the same pattern, but two fruit days will need to be replaced with meat days: you will eat 400 g of chicken fillet or turkey fillet, steamed, boiled or baked. It is worth remembering that you cannot use salt, but you can improve the taste of dishes with the help of aromatic herbs (basil, rosemary, mint), and herbs.

Of course, you can also turn to the “fasting” version of the seven-day diet. Here you need to drink up to 2 liters of kefir daily, and reduce the serving size of additional products to 100 g.

Thus, it’s very easy to make a great transformation in just a week by losing up to 10 kg with the help of a kefir diet.

• “...After the birth of the child, I gained noticeable weight. It was then that a friend recommended a kefir diet. I read the reviews and immediately started working on it. It turned out to be very comfortable and easy for me! This weekly diet allowed me to lose 4 kg! Then I took a break for a week, went on a diet again and lost another 3 kg. This is an excellent result for me! And in general, I love kefir: it’s healthy, tasty, and does wonders for your figure. I highly recommend it!”

Kefir diet for 9 days

Don't be alarmed that you have to sit on kefir for 9 days. This variation of the kefir diet allows you to say goodbye to 3-7 kg and achieve great shape in a short time.

First stage

For the first three days, your menu consists of 1% fat kefir in any quantity and 100 g of buckwheat porridge, prepared without adding salt.

Second phase

Here you also drink 1% fat kefir, and buckwheat porridge is replaced by boiled chicken fillet, 100 g per day.

Third stage

At the last stage of the diet, you don’t have to limit yourself to sour green apples and kefir.

• “... I read good reviews on the Internet about a 9-day diet with kefir, chicken and apples, and I decided to try it. The first stage is 3 days on chicken, the second on apples, the last on kefir. What can I say: it’s unbearable. Either my body is not adapted for such torture, or, indeed, the diet is strict, but on the first apple day I lost it, and 3 days on chicken did not give absolutely any results, there is nothing to brag about”;
• “... I decided to try a diet option where, in addition to kefir, you can eat buckwheat, chicken, and apples, mixed together. All 9 days passed quite easily, the main thing is to keep yourself busy and not think about food. And the result was very pleasing: minus 5 kg in 9 days is excellent for me!”

Kefir diet for 21 days

As such, such a long-term diet does not have a menu for 21 days. Rather, it contains general recommendations for proper and balanced nutrition.

Kefir 1% fat is the key product here, which should be consumed in a glass 5-6 times a day.

With such a long-term diet, you need to reconsider your diet and, in addition to healthy kefir, include large quantities of fresh vegetables and fruits in your menu and get rid of harmful smoked foods, alcohol, white bread, store-bought sweets, fried and fatty foods.

In addition, it is necessary to reduce the amount of red meat in the diet to 1 time per week, and consume no more than 100 g of poultry and fish per day.

Simply put, the number of calories per day should not exceed 1500 kcal. And now you have a choice: have lunch with a kilogram of vegetables or a sandwich with sausage.

They say about such a diet that it has a great effect on digestion and figure, and once you start eating according to such a system, you get used to it and don’t want to quit.

What to expect from the diet

In a short period of diet you can get rid of 3-5 extra pounds. But you shouldn’t relax, the diet still has a temporary effect, and the weight may return after you lift strict restrictions. However, it is strictly forbidden to eat this way for a long time.

How to make diet kefir

Making kefir is quite possible at home. Unlike factory-made kefir, homemade kefir will have a short shelf life, which indicates the naturalness and level of lactic acid bacteria in the product. To prepare low-fat 1% kefir, you need a liter of 1% cow or goat milk. You can buy a special kefir starter at pharmacies, or you can add 1 glass of ready-made kefir to milk, which in itself is already a starter.

Preparation:

1. Add kefir to milk heated to 40 degrees;
2. Immediately pour the mixture into a jar and place it in a warm place, for example, near a radiator or just in a towel or blanket;
3. After a day, kefir is ready for use.

Note! For further preparation of kefir, you can use 100 ml of the drink you prepared as a starter. It is recommended to consume kefir one day in advance.

What products can replace kefir?

For people with high acidity, kefir can be replaced with low-fat yogurt or sourdough. Since the absence of milk fungus will not increase acidity.

Authorized Products

Of course, the most important and necessary product for this diet is kefir and its variations. If a sour drink is not to your taste, you can also drink fermented baked milk or ayran. By the way, you can also drink yogurt, but make sure that it is without sugar and additives. Buy natural and, if desired, add cereals, fruits, dried fruits, whatever your heart desires.

In addition to kefir, if you do not tolerate monotony in your diet, you can include additional healthy foods. You can eat plenty of vegetables and fruits (excluding bananas and grapes). You can eat poultry and fish in moderation - dishes that you steam, boil or bake without salt, oil, or hot spices. But you can use aromatic basil, rosemary, mint, oregano and so on.

In some cases, on a kefir diet, you can eat cereals, but not just any grains: replace white rice with brown rice, and regular, unprocessed instant oatmeal.

Table of permitted products

What can and cannot be eaten?

As we have already found out above, there are many varieties of kefir diet. And this is very good, because it allows you to choose the most suitable option for you. All that remains is to familiarize yourself with the full list of permitted and prohibited products to make your final decision.

Authorized Products

Permitted products primarily include kefir itself. However, the classic and “striped” types of kefir diet also imply the use of:

• fruits: apples and citrus fruits;
• lemon juice for dressing;
• vegetables: greens, cucumbers, avocado, lettuce, lettuce, unsweetened tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, beets, baked potatoes in their skins;
• fish fillet;
• meat: veal, beef, rabbit, chicken breast;
• mineral still water;
• herbal and flower teas;
• low-fat cottage cheese, tofu cheese, unsalted cheese;
• chicken or quail eggs.

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There are also a number of products that can be used in some versions of the kefir diet:

• buckwheat grain;
• whole oat flakes;
• olive oil in small quantities;
• dried fruits;
• toast with whole grain bread.

Prohibited Products

Despite the great variability of kefir diets, there are a number of products the use of which is impossible and prohibited in any of them:

• alcohol;
• sugar;
• bananas and grapes;
• raisin;
• nuts;
• coffee and caffeinated products;
• black and green tea;
• fatty meat and poultry skin;
• hot spices;
• flour products and pasta;
• confectionery;
• soft and fatty cheeses;
• milk, cream, sour cream, butter.

It is also advisable to limit your salt intake as much as possible. However, if it’s too difficult for you without it, then use seaweed or made from ground seaweed.

Fully or partially limited products

In the first place among the products that are prohibited during both the kefir diet and the classic non-diet diet are carbonated drinks: they change the acid-base balance of the body, so consuming kefir will be useless, if not dangerous, in such a combination.

Eliminate white bread and replace with whole grain or cereal bread. Within a week you will notice external transformations of your skin, and after 2 months you will notice changes in your figure.

Forget about sausages, smoked meats, dried and canned goods, store-bought sweets for one simple reason: you will NEVER know their actual composition, the amount of salt, sugar, fat, or track the quality of the raw materials. Simply put, forget about the food that was prepared for you.

And the last thing you should give up is alcohol. It is harmful to your body due to its high calorie content and dehydration.

Table of prohibited products

Quitting the diet

To maintain a slim figure, you need to start eating right. You need to add one product daily. A varied but low-calorie menu is preferable. Vegetables, fruits and cereals are added in small portions. The diet remains the same - food is divided into six small portions.

Salt is added in moderation to avoid swelling. Sweet foods, alcoholic and carbonated drinks remain prohibited foods. Proper nutrition will always keep your body in the right shape.

Dietary dishes made from kefir

Of course, the majority of dishes that use kefir are baked goods. With it, it turns out airy, light, less calorie than when using sour cream.

Oat cookies

You will need:

• 300 ml kefir 1% fat;
• 100 g raisins;
• 300 g oatmeal;
• 20 g butter;
• 2 tablespoons honey;
• a pinch of cinnamon;
• a pinch of vanilla.

First, prepare the oatmeal: pour the flakes into a deep bowl and pour kefir over it for 40 minutes to swell it. Next, pour boiling water over the raisins for 20 minutes to soften them, dry the raisins with a napkin. When the oatmeal is ready, add raisins, cinnamon, vanilla, honey and mix thoroughly.

Shape the cookies: they should not be too flat. Place on a baking sheet greased with butter and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Diet pancakes with kefir

To reduce the calorie content of these pancakes, ideal for breakfast, you can also prepare them using chopped oatmeal, replacing flour.

You will need:

• 50 g oatmeal;
• 80 ml kefir 1% fat;
• 1 chicken egg;
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder;
• 2 teaspoons honey.

Mix crushed oatmeal with kefir and let it brew for 20 minutes. Next, add baking powder, honey and mix thoroughly. Fry the pancakes in a non-stick frying pan without adding oil until golden brown.

Recipe for diet pancakes with kefir

You will need:

• 500 ml kefir 1% fat;
• 1 cup flour (oatmeal, buckwheat or rye);
• 3 tablespoons honey;
• 2 chicken eggs;
• a pinch of salt;
• ½ teaspoon of soda.

Beat chicken eggs, add a pinch of salt, honey and flour mixed with soda. Stir and pour in kefir. Mix thoroughly again so that there are no lumps and fry the pancakes in a non-stick frying pan without adding oil.

You can serve these dietary pancakes without additives, or you can stuff them with low-fat cottage cheese with raisins or fruit. Makes an excellent low-calorie dessert!

Kefir recipes

Adhering to one or another nutritional system, you will want to diversify your kefir diet.

There are many interesting and tasty dishes based on kefir.

• Spinach salad. Chop the spinach, add the chopped boiled egg and dill. Add salt and mix everything. Season with kefir.
• Okroshka. Chop boiled chicken breast, boiled egg, fresh cucumber and herbs. Mix the ingredients, add salt and add kefir.
• The vinaigrette. Cut the boiled beets into cubes. Also cut the pickled cucumbers into cubes. Add finely chopped herbs and season with kefir.
• Baked apples. Wash the apples and cut into slices. Arrange the slices on a plate and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Wash down the finished apples with kefir, to which cinnamon has been added.
• Kefir pudding. Prepare gelatin in advance (2 tbsp.). It must be soaked for 40 minutes, and then heated over a fire, without bringing it to a boil, and cooled. Beat a liter of kefir and a glass of sour cream in a mixer with vanilla sugar for 5 minutes. While stirring the mixture, add gelatin. Beat for another 5 minutes. Divide the mixture into molds and leave in the refrigerator for 4 hours until it hardens. Decorate the finished dessert with berries or nuts.

In case of failure

In order not to fall off the diet, you need to properly prepare for it. Nutritionists advise that a week before starting the diet itself, you should begin to gradually reduce the number of calories you consume: no more than 1400 kcal per day. Also, to successfully complete the diet, it is necessary to exclude harmful foods from the diet in advance, so that a sudden transition to dietary nutrition does not become a huge stress: baked goods, sweets, fried and salty foods.

And one of the main points is water. Get used to the fact that it is advisable to extinguish the feeling of hunger with a glass of warm water or a cup of weak green tea, because the human body often confuses the feeling of hunger with thirst.

However, if a breakdown occurs during the kefir diet, there is certainly no need to panic. Suppose you ate a sandwich with butter, sausage and cheese, and washed it down with sweet tea. You can always stop and pull yourself together, and the best way to do this is through physical activity. Go for a jog or walk, and then drink a glass of kefir and return to the diet with the condition that you extend it for another day.

In addition, on 5, 9 and 21-day kefir diets, you can give yourself a so-called “cheat mill”: a pre-planned day when you can allow yourself a little weakness, be it a piece of chocolate, sausage, a handful of chips - something that you really want you love it, but because of your diet you give it up. But such days cannot be organized often. If you lose weight for 5 and 9 days, then there will be only one “cheat mill”, but if it is 21 days, then there will be no more than three such days. In addition, if you decide to include a “cheat mill” in your diet, it is strictly prohibited to eat “bad” foods on other days.

Tips and tricks

• Tip #1 . When starting any diet, you should consult your doctor. The specialist will prescribe the necessary tests and check the condition of the body before starting the diet. And only then, with his permission, can you start a diet.
• Tip #2. Always check individual sensitivity and tolerance of the main diet products. Drink 0.5 kefir over a few days and see how your body reacts. If you do not experience pain in the abdomen and intestines, bloating or indigestion, you can safely try the diet.
• Tip #3. Some versions of the kefir diet suggest adding fruit or protein foods of your choice. Protein foods do not contain carbohydrates or sugar, unlike fruits. Therefore, give preference to protein foods, they do not cause the release of insulin, and weight loss will be more correct and faster.
• Tip #4. Play sports. Any physical activity helps diets work faster. Increasing energy expenditure through physical activity will speed up the results and help improve your mood.
• Tip #5 . If you want to stop the diet in advance, especially to eat something tastier as quickly as possible, think about the desired result, imagine yourself more beautiful and thinner, then positive visualization will help you endure hunger more easily.

Doctors' recommendations : No sane doctor or nutritionist would recommend a kefir diet in any form. Doctors have an extremely negative attitude towards rapid weight loss. The main instructions in this case will be the following: a balanced diet, gradual weight loss, constant maintenance of the result.

There is no way to gain five kilograms of subcutaneous fat in three days, so there will be no sudden weight loss without consequences over such a period. Fats accumulate and disappear gradually. If you have been gaining excess volume for a year, then how can you get rid of it in a week? Now try to carefully monitor your diet, start eating foods rich in fiber and protein, remove excess sugar and fat. This diet will ensure smooth but healthy weight loss.

Once you get used to it and it becomes a habit, you will not overeat high-calorie foods and will stop gaining weight. Naturally, the result will not go away, and you will constantly maintain good shape without strict diets.

Kefir diet, pros and cons

As with any diet, there are benefits and harms. However, kefir definitely brings more benefits than harm when used wisely.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits of a kefir diet include:

• effectiveness for weight loss;
• cleansing the body;
• relief from constipation;
• content of calcium and beneficial bacteria in the product.

The harm of the kefir diet only appears if it is used incorrectly and if there are contraindications.

Contraindications:

• peptic ulcers of the stomach, intestines;
• rickets;
• pancreatic diseases;
• cholecystitis;
• kidney diseases;
• pregnancy, lactation;
• adolescence.

The way out of the kefir diet depends on what diet you followed. From strict ones, you should go out gradually, adding one product per day. After a non-strict diet, it is recommended to simply leave kefir in your diet and drink at least a glass of this drink at night.

Kefir diet, reviews and results

The method of losing weight using kefir is now very popular, as evidenced by numerous reviews from those who have lost weight, both positive and negative. Basically, of course, both men and women say that this is an effective way to lose weight without harming, and even improving the health of the body.

Kefir diet: before and after photos

• “... The reviews I heard about the kefir diet for 3 days were very positive. Nothing complicated: drink kefir and lose weight. And, indeed, you are losing weight beautifully! My weight was 75 kg, on the morning of the fourth day - 72.3 kg. As for me, this is a good result!”;
• “... I am a fan of the kefir diet and my main principle when I am on it is to prepare kefir exclusively on my own. After all, the diet is based on the fact that live bacteria are needed to help the stomach work correctly. Once every 2 weeks I always unload on kefir. I decided to try the weekly one, which promised minus 10 kg in 7 days. I did everything according to the description, and honestly, there were no difficulties. Sometimes, of course, I felt hungry, but I washed down my hunger with kefir or water. As a result, when I stepped on the scales in the morning, after finishing the diet, the results were, of course, not minus 10 kg, but only 5 kg. But I didn’t despair and decided to extend the diet to 9 days. Upon completion, I lost 7.5 kg in weight. Overall, I liked the result, plus I didn’t strain myself too much during this diet. Therefore, I recommend this weight loss system”;
• “... I read a lot about the effectiveness of losing weight on kefir, I tried both unloading and sitting on it for 9 days. Achieved minor results. And one forum recommended fasting on kefir: excellent for losing weight in the abdomen, thighs, sides, legs, arms, and for general healing and cleansing the body. The principle is that for 4 weeks you consume only kefir, sometimes with fruits, vegetables, and cereals. A diet on kefir alone, especially for a month, did not suit me, I just changed my mind about doing it after 1 week. I decided that I couldn’t feel weak, unwell, or avoid activity for the whole month. Therefore, I advise you to stay on kefir for no more than 9 days.”

Basic Rules

In order to achieve the best results with the kefir diet without harming the body, you should follow a few simple rules:

1. Kefir . Since the main component of this diet is kefir, its quality should be given special attention. You should strictly not use kefir whose shelf life is more than two weeks. Ideally, it should be within three to seven days. When making a purchase, try not to allow more than 2-3 days from the date of production.
2. Water . Some “experts” advise limiting fluid intake while on a kefir diet. Do not do this under any circumstances if you do not want to get many unpleasant consequences for the functioning of almost all body systems. You still need to drink fluids. The total volume, including kefir, should not be less than two liters. Please note that in this case, kefir should be treated as a full meal and not drink water half an hour before and half an hour after.
3. Cellulose . Since some variations of the kefir diet reduce the consumption of fiber-rich foods to almost zero, the use of pharmaceutical fiber or bran becomes extremely necessary. This will avoid problems with the gastrointestinal tract. It is necessary to consume at least a teaspoon on an empty stomach.
4. Vitamin and mineral complexes . Any diet, and especially mono-diets, cannot saturate the body with the necessary substances. So, if you want to make the diet as “painless” as possible for the body, then be sure to consume vitamins and minerals. This will avoid or at least reduce the likelihood of feeling weak and dizzy.
5. Fractional meals . The kefir diet involves not even five, but at least six meals a day. And some of its variations are designed for eight meals. This is a very important point that allows you to accelerate metabolic processes.
6. Sports . Of course, intense stress during diets is difficult for the body to tolerate. However, this does not mean that they should be completely abandoned. It is advisable to perform at least the most basic warm-up exercises every day. On our website you can choose not only suitable exercises for sports while on a diet, but also entire complexes and training programs.
7. Quitting the diet . If you want to maintain the results obtained, then leaving the diet should be gradual. Start by introducing more vegetables. Then the addition of cereals is allowed. It is better to postpone the consumption of flour products and sweets for two to three weeks. The same goes for alcohol.
8. Consolidation of results . Weekly kefir fasting days will help you maintain your desired weight for a long time.

The effect of diet on the intestines

Proper nutrition helps maintain normal internal balance of the intestines. Diet number 3 for constipation is aimed at improving and stimulating the basic functions of the intestinal microflora, such as:

• synthesis of amino acids and vitamins K and C, as well as B vitamins;
• local immune defense of the body;
• enzymatic processing of dietary fiber;
• neutralization of toxins;
• maintaining the secretory activity of the gastrointestinal tract.

Diet number three restores the functional activity of the intestines, normalizes metabolic processes, improves motility and secretion of intestinal glands. The diet prevents fermentation and the formation of gases, promotes the elimination of toxic compounds, and also normalizes fluid exchange. The healing table ensures normal digestion and timely bowel movements.

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Kefir-buckwheat diet. No. 5

Kefir plays a secondary role here, and the basis is buckwheat porridge. These two products complement each other , buckwheat is already very useful on its own (improves the skin, gives the effect of satiety, etc.) and when combined with kefir it gives the most amazing effect.

Our menu for the buckwheat diet with kefir is as follows:

a glass of buckwheat with boiling water (hot water from a boiling kettle), cover with a lid and leave overnight. There is no need to boil or otherwise prepare it.

In the morning, drain the remaining water and eat buckwheat with kefir. All buckwheat must be eaten in a day, and you are allowed to drink no more than a liter of kefir. We've been on a diet for a week.

I forgot to say that you can drink water, as well as tea, but not in large quantities and preferably without sugar, because... he is our main enemy.

According to reviews of those losing weight, they managed to lose 8-10 kilograms in a week . If you need to lose 20 or 30 kg of excess weight, then know that you can repeat this diet only after 1 month, because mono-diets are not recommended to be used more than once a month.

Benefits and harms

This diet is useful, first of all, because it removes excess fluid from the body, cleanses it, and also allows rapid weight loss. In addition, it does not require large financial costs.

However, the diet can be harmful to human health because it:

• Involves a low amount of carbohydrates;
• May increase cholesterol levels.

Interesting! For weight loss, kefir can be combined with other products. For example, with cucumbers or apples.

Why does kefir help you lose weight?

The fermented milk drink, popular in the countries of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, has long been established in the diet of Russian citizens. It is incredibly beneficial for human health, and especially for the figure.

Firstly, kefir is low in calories. 100 g of drink contains only 30-60 kcal. This is explained by the presence of a minimum amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in kefir.

Secondly, despite the low energy value, the fermented milk product is still quite nutritious. Its components are vitamins A and group B, macro- and microelements (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, molybdenum, etc.). In addition, kefir is characterized by rapid digestibility.

Finally, thirdly, fermented milk drink is a probiotic because it contains kefir grains. In this regard, it has a beneficial effect on the process of digestion and metabolism, improves intestinal microflora and prevents the development of pathogenic bacteria, fights constipation, and in addition strengthens the immune system and has a mild diuretic effect. The activity of the kefir grain leads to the formation of alcohol. The presence of this ingredient, although in minute concentration, gives kefir the ability to break down fatty deposits.