Lemon is a fruit known for its dieting properties. It is a satiating food, very low in calories and has many benefits for the body. Indeed, this fruit is full of antioxidants and minerals that allow the body to benefit from a significant intake of nutrients and energy. Discover the lemon diet to lose up to 4 pounds in just one week with this diet.
The detox cures based on fruit juice are in vogue right now. Draining, detoxifying and energizing, these diets promise a deep cleansing of the body. By getting rid of toxins accumulated over time by stress, pollution and industrial food, the body regains its vitality while preserving the functioning of its organs. The lemon diet is extremely effective at combating unsightly bulges.
The lemon diet:
Unlike low-calorie diets that advocate a reduction in dietary intake, this diet has no quantitative restrictions.
Principles :
- 20 minutes before each meal of the day, consume a glass of lemon water
- Take starchy foods only in the morning
- Avoid fast food and supermarket products during this week
- Prepare your meals in advance to avoid being tempted by foods that are too fat or too sweet
- Eat at regular times and grab snacks even if you do not feel the need.
- Eat about 3 fruits a day (preferably as a snack). Vegetables are to eat at will.
- Give priority to foods of biological origin to preserve your health capital
- Avoid red meat during this week and opt for fish, turkey or chicken
- Take 20 minutes of brisk walk each day
- Take care to also clean your mind of negative thoughts and stress by doing a gentle activity such as meditation or yoga.
The lemon detox drink:
Recipe :
- 8 cups of water
- 3 lemons, organic, pressed and their zests
- 1 tablespoon honey, pure
- Some ice cubes
- 10 mint leaves, organic
Preparation :
- Start by heating 8 cups of water in a saucepan
- Add all the ingredients to the pan and mix well for 10 minutes
- Turn off the heat and filter the mixture
- Let the drink rest in the refrigerator for a few hours
- Add a few ice cubes to the mixture
Consumption :
Every day for a week, you will drink a large glass of this drink, 20 minutes before breakfast, during the two snacks of the day and in the evening before bedtime.
Example of a typical menu of this diet:
During this detox week, you can follow a typical menu as follows:
- Wake up: a glass of the detox drink
- Breakfast: (20 minutes later): Cereals + Fruit salad
- Snack: a handful of roasted almonds.
- Lunch: a salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions and a boiled egg + a slice of turkey breast
- Snack: 1 apple
- Dinner: green beans, zucchini and carrots steamed + a fish fillet
The benefits of the drink:
Lemon :
Lemon is a fruit full of antioxidants protecting the body from oxidative stress and the resulting diseases. If the juice contains a good dose of vitamin C, the lemon peel contains even more! According to one study, the polyphenols contained in lemon help fight the accumulation of fat and preserve against overweight. Another scientific research shows that vitamin C helps to lose weight by triggering leptin, the satiety hormone in the body.
Honey :
Honey is a natural sugar that has enormous benefits for the body. A study on rats shows that honey, unlike industrial sugar, does not induce fat accumulation. Indeed, it has a satiating power and fights the fat cells.
Mint :
Rich in antioxidants, mint leaves fight against free radicals that can hinder the functioning of the body and cause aging. According to a study, mint can activate thermogenesis favoring cellular metabolism. By ingesting a drink with mint, the body produces heat and promotes the elimination of fat.
Warnings :
If you have ulcers, heartburn or citrus allergy, do not eat the lemon juice diet.
