Among the many diets, it is very difficult to choose one that does not require large financial costs and at the same time allows the body to maintain a balance of nutrients even on a restricted diet. That is why the buckwheat diet is so popular. In terms of usability, groats replace a whole meal set, act quickly, and are inexpensive.
The whole secret lies in the correct preparation of porridge, which, as the main course of the diet, will turn the body into a mode of eliminating fat deposits, excess fluid and other ballast.
The benefits of buckwheat for the human body
In terms of nutritional value, buckwheat is one of the leading cereals among cereals. The protein in it is almost like in meat, which is successfully replaced in vegetarian diets. And carbohydrates, unlike most cereals, are very small, which is important for diabetics and those who are losing weight. At the same time, buckwheat is rich in fiber, which means it can cleanse the liver and the entire digestive tract.
The content of vitamins and microelements in this cereal is a topic in itself. B vitamins are essential for the heart and brain, provide good vision and water-salt balance, and vitamin P is good for blood vessels.
Folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc and a whole list of other trace elements and beneficial acids make buckwheat indispensable for replenishing vitality, cellular and lipid metabolism.
That's why buckwheat porridge is a mandatory menu for pregnant women, children, and everyone who cares about their health. And, of course, in the diet of those who monitor their weight. Indeed, with such valuable qualities, buckwheat has a low calorie content and the ability to remove excess cholesterol and other unnecessary substances from the body. Such a successful combination forms the basis of the buckwheat diet.
Possible damage to cereal
Due to its easy tolerance, buckwheat has no contraindications for use. But it is recommended in limited quantities for people with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, with a tendency to convulsions and diarrhea, as well as during inflammatory processes in the digestive system.
The duration of the buckwheat diet and the possibility of weight loss
With all the benefits of buckwheat, the maximum permissible duration of a diet based on it without harm to the body is 14 days. In addition, the most notable weight loss occurred in the first week. Therefore, nutritionists have developed options for different timeframes - for three, five, seven days and for two weeks. After all, not everyone can endure a mono diet for a long time, in this case you can choose a more gentle option.
How many kilograms will go in a certain period of time, it is impossible to say for sure. It all depends on the "initial" weight and mass of other individual characteristics. On average, in a week it is possible to lose from 1. 5 to 3 kg, and in two - from 3 to 6 kg. This process is more pronounced, the more extra pounds in the body. You can repeat the buckwheat weight loss course no earlier than a month and a half after the previous one.
How to cook the right diet porridge
Buckwheat for weight loss is prepared in a special way: it should be steamed, not boiled. Therefore, it is easier to cook immediately the volume needed for the day. 500 g of buckwheat groats at night should be poured with boiling water in a volume of 1. 5 liters, covered with a lid and put in a warm place or wrapped in a blanket. In the morning, the crumbly food porridge will be ready to eat.
A faster option is obtained by using a thermos. A glass of cereal is poured into the flask and poured with two glasses of boiling water, then covered with a lid. 45 minutes of infusion is enough to make the porridge ready.
In this form, the cereal retains its value as much as possible. Dietary porridge does not include additives in the form of salt, sugar, oil, spices and sauces.
Buckwheat diet varieties
The variety of buckwheat-based diets is quite wide. The most famous options:
- strict buckwheat;
- sparing (healing);
- buckwheat-kefir;
- buckwheat and apples;
- buckwheat and vegetables;
- buckwheat with dried fruits;
- with low-calorie dairy products;
- with vegetables, lean fish and lean meats.
A strict diet involves using exclusively steamed buckwheat and water, from time to time a small amount of kefir, but this option is a real test of willpower. The most popular is buckwheat-kefir, which allows, in addition to porridge, up to a liter of kefir per day.
The sparing buckwheat diet for weight loss is also used as a therapeutic aid for the body. He allows you to add a little cottage cheese to your buckwheat breakfast, a piece of lean meat for dinner, as well as one snack a day in the form of an apple or a glass of kefir or yogurt without additives.
The inclusion of dried fruits (no more than five to six pieces per day) or a teaspoon of honey will help those who are not feeling well without sugar in their diet.
In any variation, you can drink plain water or green tea without restriction, have four to six meals during the day, and the last one is 4-6 hours before bedtime.
Mono diet for 3 days
The three-day-plus version may not be a diet, but a useful deloading course, or a trial option for those who want to test their strength before longer food restrictions. But even in such a short time, many manage to lose about two kilograms and feel a pleasant change in the condition of their skin.
It is optimal to stick to a strict buckwheat or buckwheat-kefir diet (up to 1 liter of kefir per day) for three days. If it is too difficult or a feeling of weakness appears due to a lack of sugar, then it is permissible to eat apples, oranges, or dried fruit.
Diet for 5 days
Longer diet courses allow for more variety of porridge supplements brewed on a low-calorie diet.
| Breakfast | Dinner | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| first day | Buckwheat porridge, a glass of low-fat kefir, an apple | 200 g porridge, 200 g vegetable salad with olive oil | Buckwheat drenched in kefir, unsweetened tea |
| Day 2 | Buckwheat drenched in kefir, apples, tea | Buckwheat soaked in kefir, 200 g of fresh vegetables | Buckwheat drenched in kefir, unsweetened tea |
| 3rd day | During the day, eat five servings of buckwheat soaked in kefir, drink more water | ||
| 4th day | Buckwheat porridge, 100 g low-fat cottage cheese, 0. 5 cups kefir | Buckwheat porridge, a piece of boiled lean meat, boiled vegetables | 100 g of buckwheat porridge, a glass of kefir |
| day 5 | Alternative buckwheat with kefir every two hours + plenty of water and green tea |
Diet for 7 days
For noticeable weight loss, it is recommended to go on a kefir-buckwheat diet throughout the week or be guided by the following scheme.
| Breakfast | Dinner | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| first day | Porridge, half a glass of kefir | Steamed buckwheat slices without oil | Buckwheat porridge or casserole, a glass of kefir |
| Day 2 | Buckwheat pancakes, a glass of kefir | Porridge, dried fruits | A glass of kefir |
| 3rd day | Porridge, dried fruits | Porridge, green salad | Porridge, a glass of kefir |
| 4th day | Buckwheat bread, buckwheat pancakes | Porridge | Porridge, apple |
| day 5 | Porridge, a glass of kefir | Cabbage salad, steamed buckwheat slices | A glass of kefir, orange or apple |
| day 6 | A glass of kefir | Steamed buckwheat slices | Porridge or casserole, a glass of kefir |
| 7th day | Buckwheat pancakes, a glass of kefir | Porridge, dried fruits | A glass of kefir |
Diet for 14 days
| Breakfast | Dinner | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| first day | Porridge, unsweetened coffee | Vegetable soup | Buckwheat with grilled vegetables |
| Day 2 | Porridge with vegetables, unsweetened tea | Sugar-free milk buckwheat soup | Buckwheat, boiled egg, green vegetables |
| 3rd day | Afternoon - buckwheat porridge, more water | ||
| 4th day | |||
| day 5 | Afternoon - buckwheat with dried fruits, rosehip stew | ||
| day 6 | Buckwheat, tea | Chicken broth with spices | Buckwheat with cauliflower in dough |
| 7th day | Porridge with vegetables | Okroshka with eggs | Buckwheat, eggs |
| day 8 | Porridge, cottage cheese, tea | 200 g lean beef stew | Porridge with vegetables |
| day 9 | In three days - buckwheat in water, kefir, unsweetened tea | ||
| day 10 | |||
| 11th day | |||
| 12th day | Porridge, tea | Light vegetable soup | Buckwheat, handful of beans |
| day 13 | Porridge with dried fruits | Light soup with lentils | Porridge with vegetables and mushrooms |
| day 14 | Porridge, low-fat cottage cheese | Broth with eggs | Steamed chicken breast porridge |
The diet can be delicious
Below is a recipe that you can use to diversify your buckwheat diet and get the most out of it.
Buckwheat soup
For three liters of water we take a glass of buckwheat, and also:
- Onion;
- carrot;
- paprika;
- 2 tomatoes;
- a few pieces of cauliflower;
- some greenery.
Finely chop the onions, carrots and tomatoes and bring to a boil in a little vegetable oil. Put in boiling water along with buckwheat and other vegetables and cook for about 15 minutes. At the end of cooking, add spices and a pinch of salt.
A less restrictive version allows for the addition of potatoes and a bit of ghee or beaten egg.
Porridge with vegetables
For a glass of buckwheat, you will need medium sized zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 2 celery sticks, fresh tomatoes (or a teaspoon of dried tomatoes), fresh herbs or dried herbs to taste, 40 ml of vegetable oil.
Pour the groats with two cups of boiling water and set aside. Meanwhile, peel and chop the vegetables into cubes, and the peppers into strips and fry in hot oil. Previously, the oil can be calcined with ground cumin or other favorite spices, as well as with dried tomatoes.
Mix the finished vegetables with buckwheat, add half a glass of water, pepper and salt, bring the entire mass to a boil under a lid, then cook over low heat for another 15 minutes. After that, remove from the stove, add chopped herbs and serve.
Buckwheat slices
For 200 g of cereal, take 1 egg and 1 onion. In addition, you will need breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and salt, and vegetable oil for frying.
However, diet cutlets are best cooked in steam or in the oven.
Boil buckwheat in salted water until soft and cool. Cut the onion into cubes and add the buckwheat along with the raw egg. Use a meat grinder to turn the mixture into chopped buckwheat. Add the breadcrumbs to the minced meat in such a way that it becomes thick enough to form cutlets.
We sculpt them with wet hands, fry them or send them to a kettle or double oven.
Buckwheat pancakes
Diet pancakes baked in the oven. According to this recipe, they are lush and tender. 300 g of buckwheat and a pack of cottage cheese must pass through a meat grinder, gradually add 4 tablespoons of flour, a tablespoon of sugar and 0. 5 teaspoons of salt, and in the process of further kneading, add 1 cup of low-fat sour cream.
Spoon the mixture onto the baking sheet to form pancakes and bake until golden brown.
Buckwheat cabbage rolls
You need to remove the top leaves from the cabbage forks, then lower the heads of cabbage in boiling water, cook until half cooked, cool slightly and disassemble into leaves. The place of thickening of the petiole should be slightly beaten.
It is better to cook the minced meat in advance. To do this, about 300 g of boiled buckwheat should be mixed with fried onions and an egg. Wrap the minced meat in leaves, forming an envelope or cylinder, and place on a greased baking sheet.
We bake for about 10 minutes, then fill with sour cream with the addition of salt and pepper and send to the oven for another half hour. Instead of sour cream, you can use sour cream sauce with the addition of a little flour fried in butter and vegetable stock. Serve cabbage rolls sprinkled with chopped herbs.
Foods that are prohibited during diet
The real buckwheat diet completely excludes the use of salt and sugar, oil, mayonnaise, ketchup and other sauces, spices and seasonings. Meat and fish, if included in the diet during this period, should be lean. Dairy products are also required to have a low fat content and exclude the presence of flavoring and aromatic additives.
Of course, under a total ban on all flours and sweet, spicy and salty, starchy vegetables like potatoes and super-sweet fruits like bananas or dates.
Get off the diet
This is a moment of extreme caution, in which the safety of the results achieved with the help of a diet depends, as well as minimizing stress on organs and systems when returning to a normal diet.
So that the lost kilograms do not return in a short time, you need to smoothly exit the restriction mode. For the first week, it is recommended not to remember flour, sweet and fatty foods.
Little by little, you can introduce high-quality butter and every day or two add two or three new products - various types of moderately fatty meats and fish, offal, cheese, nuts. Drink enough water and green tea, and most importantly, don't overeat.
However, many of those who have gone through self-unloading courses do not feel the need for previous unhealthy eating habits and consciously adhere to a balanced diet, minimizing or completely eliminating industrial confectionery, sauces with trans fats and high amounts of salt, fat and fat. . fried food.
Contraindications
Any diet is a strong stress for the body, even if it is based on such a useful product as buckwheat. During this period, weakness, fatigue and headaches are possible, so it is better not to plan this event in times of strong physical or psycho-emotional overload - exams, workplace emergencies, etc.
After all, even a person who considers himself perfectly healthy should consult a doctor before starting the old disassembly.
Strict contraindications are:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- any form of diabetes;
- hypertension;
- high physical activity;
- periods of stress;
- neurological disease;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage;
- heart or kidney failure;
- undergoing surgical operations on the abdominal organs;
- recovery period after surgery, serious injury, or infection.
The opinion of nutritionists on the effectiveness of the buckwheat diet
The practical experience of losing weight allows nutritionists to confirm that a buckwheat-based diet is effective in terms of weight loss and sustainability of the results, provided that the restrictions are properly addressed. The body gets enough protein and fiber, vitamins and minerals, so the harm is minimized.
Even so, the monotony taste can be tolerated quite hard, especially by people who have no desire for buckwheat porridge. To understand how acceptable this option is for a particular organism, experts advise spending one day unpacking buckwheat a week.
Conclusion
Even if the results of the diet seem insufficient, it is highly undesirable to exceed the established threshold for 14 days - this can lead to vitamin deficiency and exacerbation of chronic diseases. It is allowed to repeat weight loss in buckwheat no earlier than after a month and a half.
If during the diet period you feel unwell or feel symptoms of an exacerbation of an existing disease, as well as previously unknown unpleasant sensations, you should gently step outside the boundaries and consult a doctor. Listen and love your body, and it will definitely support your health activities with its internal reserves.