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.By following the proposed rules, they lose up to 2-5 kg in a 6-day cycle.It should be noted that the diet is approved by the Association of Dietitians as a nutritional 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 mono-diets.Each duration is 24 hours.It is necessary to adhere to the specified sequence, otherwise even strict adherence to the diet will not bring any benefit.
To avoid confusion, Anna Johansson advises using a visual method: cut out a 6-petal daisy, painted in different colors, from cardboard.The name of each day is written on the petals and the trace is attached to a visible place, for example on the refrigerator door.
After completing the daily mono-diet, the corresponding petal is torn off.It is therefore impossible to mix orders.Additionally, those who lose weight see how much effort has already been put into losing weight, which improves their psychological mood.
How does the 6 petal diet work?
The effectiveness of the “6 petals” mono-diet is based on the characteristics of digestion.
There are several principles that allow you to part with the hated kilos:
- First of all, the effect is ensured by the use of fasting days.This allows you not to mix poorly combined products and reduces the risk of accumulation of fatty tissue.If you neglect this rule, the nutrients entering the body will not have time to be digested, the metabolism will slow down and fat deposits will become inevitable.
- The body builds up a kind of nutrient reserves.Supplies are used as needed.If in the morning the body receives only fish, it lacks certain chemical elements necessary for replenishing energy balance.The fish is overcooked, but the necessary substances are not provided.Therefore, it is necessary to look for other sources of energy, which become fat reserves.Typically, fat breakdown begins in the middle of the day.
- Another principle of nutrition is based on the alternation of protein and carbohydrate intake.This approach is believed to provide 50% of the diet's success, as it helps encourage the body to break down fat without feeling a lack of energy.Of course, some of the fat is supplied with food, but the same fish contains poly- and monounsaturated compounds that are digested by the body and are not stored in "storage areas".
Thus, six days of mono-diet allows you to lose weight by eliminating excess fat, without causing any discomfort to the body.
Sequence of "petals"
It is very important to stick to your diet.The first day of the petal diet is devoted to proteins, followed by carbohydrates, then comes the turn of proteins again, etc.
The order of mono-diets recommended by the author:
- 1 – fish;
- 2 – vegetables;
- 3 – chicken;
- 4 – cereals;
- 5 – cottage cheese;
- 6 – fruit.
This selection is based on the effect of each individual product.
| petal | Action |
| Fish | Prepares the body, saturates it with omega-3 fatty acids and easily digestible proteins.The calorie content of products is low, but energy hunger does not occur |
| Vegetable | Reduces the calorie content of the daily diet, while simultaneously 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 its energy by destroying its own fat stores. |
| Chicken | Since the body did not receive animal protein during the last day, dietary meat consumed throughout the day is used to strengthen muscle tissue - there is no fat deposition. |
| 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 to do this, we must inevitably turn to fat reserves, because the carbohydrates contained in cereals serve to fill the glycogen deficit, necessary for proper functioning. |
| Quail | During the diet, minerals are lost.Cottage cheese contains a complex of elements that can compensate for the deficiency.Additionally, the protein in the product is low in calories and is fully converted into amino acids during processing.Lacking glucose for energy production, the body turns again to fat stores |
| 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 obtains additional energy by destroying fatty tissue. |
An interesting detail: the author does not limit the amount of food consumed during the day.But nutritionists usually 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 dietary rules
It is important not only to observe the correct sequence of fasting days, but also to properly prepare and consume food:
- Fish and meat can be boiled, steamed or baked.
- Vegetables are eaten 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.In the last 24 hours, fresh juices are also consumed with fruits.
- The dishes are prepared without oil, either animal or vegetable.They give up sugar.
- Take food in small portions, chewing each piece carefully.
- Do not wash food with liquid!Drinking is only allowed between meals.
If there are significant fat layers, you may not be limited to 1 dish.It is allowed to resort to this method for losing 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 diet, excluding sweets and flour products from your diet.
If you need to get rid of significant fatty deposits, the complex of 4 courses can be repeated a month after its completion.
Approximate menu and recipes for the “6 petals” diet for a week
For some, food intake may seem limited.But in fact, you can significantly diversify the menu by resorting to different food preparation recipes.
1. FISH
Authorized 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 bass, horse mackerel.
- With a fat content of 8% - salmon, halibut, eel, herring, mackerel, sturgeon.
You can combine diet fish with fairly fatty fish throughout the day.The menu is varied with seafood - squid, mussels, shrimp.
| Power mode | Menus |
| First breakfast at 08:00 | Lightly salted boiled fish with a little seasoning |
| Second breakfast 11:00 a.m. | Cooked with herbs and lightly salted |
| Lunch 2:00 p.m. | Ukha, which contains fish and strong broth |
| Afternoon Tea 5:00 p.m. | Steam, add spices to taste |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m. | Lightly salted, boiled |
Recipes :
- For a couple.Lightly salt the fillet, place it in a bain-marie, cover with parsley or dill.
- In the oven.Coat the fish with a mixture of crushed garlic, herbs and salt.Wrap in foil and place in the oven.
- Soup.The fillet is boiled, crushed in a blender and poured with broth until the desired consistency.Season with herbs.
Between meals, you are allowed to drink fish broth and unsweetened green tea.
2. VEGETABLES
Use minimal salt and seasonings when cooking.It is prohibited to fry ingredients.
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| First breakfast at 08:00 | Grind 2 carrots on a medium grater |
| Second breakfast 11:00 a.m. | Boil the peeled tubers, pound them, dilute with the potato broth to puree |
| Lunch 2:00 p.m. | Simmer your favorite vegetables |
| Afternoon Tea 5:00 p.m. | Prepare yourself in a steam bath |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m. | Eaten raw |
Recipes :
- In a pan, add the sliced onions and grated carrots without adding oil.Tomatoes, eggplants and peppers are cut into cubes.Add the vegetables to the container, add a little water and add salt.Let simmer until the ingredients are tender.
- Simmer 500 g of crushed tomatoes.Add a little grated garlic and salt to the dish.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 with herbs.Season the heads of cabbage 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.
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| First breakfast at 08:00 | Boiled breast |
| Second breakfast 11:00 a.m. | Fillet wrapped in foil, seasoned, baked |
| Lunch 2:00 p.m. | Soup with a significant amount of meat and herbs.Flavored with spices |
| Afternoon Tea 5:00 p.m. | Grid |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m. | Boil tasty pieces of fillet |
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 fillet with a small amount of salt and sprinkle generously with herbs.Wrap in aluminum foil and bake.
- Cut the meat into cubes or strips and lightly salt.Transfer to a skillet and sprinkle with herbs.Leave to simmer for a few minutes, adding 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 cereal day of the “6 petals” diet involves a diet rich in cereals, cereal breads, sprouted grains and bran.
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| First breakfast at 08:00 | Boil sprouted wheat |
| Second breakfast 11:00 a.m. | Buckwheat is cooked in water with seasonings and a little salt. |
| Lunch 2:00 p.m. | Boiled rice.It is better to take unsteamed cereals, as they contain more useful microelements |
| Afternoon Tea 5:00 p.m. | Oatmeal cooked in water.Allowed to add 50 g of seeds or nuts |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m. | Buckwheat porridge flavored with herbs |
Recipes :
- Boil sorted and well-washed buckwheat in salted water.Grind in a blender, adding herbs.The mixture is shaped into cutlets which are baked in the oven.
- Steam the oatmeal with boiling water and leave for a quarter of an hour.Nuts or prunes are added to the porridge to taste.
- For 150 g of oatmeal, take 1 tbsp.low-fat milk.Add the vanilla and slaked soda to the mixture with the tip of a knife.Biscuits are formed from the puffed mixture and baked.
The menu is varied with herbal teas and homemade kvass.
5. COOK
If pure cottage cheese does not arouse interest, season the ingredient with low-fat sour cream and cinnamon.The product cannot be sweetened.
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| First breakfast at 08:00 | Cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 5%.You can season it with natural yogurt which contains no sweeteners, colorings or preservatives. |
| Second breakfast 11:00 a.m. | Soften the “density” of the product with a small volume of skimmed milk |
| Lunch 2:00 p.m. | Just cottage cheese |
| Afternoon Tea 5:00 p.m. | Repeat lunch dish |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m. | “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.
- 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 bain-marie.
- Grind cottage cheese and half a cup of brewed 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.You should eat more citrus fruits and apples, which contain a significant amount of fiber.
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| First breakfast at 08:00 | 2 red apples.A small cup of coffee is allowed |
| Second breakfast 11:00 a.m. | 1 banana |
| Lunch 2:00 p.m. | Orange with grapes |
| Afternoon Tea 5:00 p.m. | Kiwi with pineapple |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m. | 2 green apples |
Recipes :
- Chop the pineapple and mango and blend them 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 juices.It is best to avoid any physical activity on the last day.
Stop the diet
Unfortunately, after going on a diet, those who lose weight begin to indulge in forbidden foods, as a result of which the weight lost with such difficulty quickly returns.
To avoid this, you need to leave the diet gradually, gradually adding other ingredients to your diet.It is important to avoid sweets, flour, fried foods and fatty foods for the first few days.Possible physical activity will promote weight loss.
Contraindications
The diet has a number of contraindications:
- stomach ulcer;
- kidney disease;
- chronic liver pathologies;
- diabetes mellitus;
- cardiovascular problems;
- pregnancy, breastfeeding.
You should not resort to dieting for diseases that require adherence to a strict diet.
Compared to most diets, "6 petals" is considered superior, because a person losing weight does not feel hungry.However, before turning to it, you should consult a doctor to identify possible contraindications.