Hello, dear readers of my blog! Today I want to bring to your attention one of the most effective diets. Its name, as usual, is in honor of the author. Mysterious author. But the diet gives results, and for many this is the most important thing. But who invented it, how it happened, is another question. Protasov’s diet – detailed description and reviews, that’s what we’ll talk about today.
Nobody knows who is the author of the diet, which has been troubling minds since the era of the USSR. There is a version that it was created by someone Kim Protasov. He published its principles in 1999 in one of the Russian-language Israeli newspapers. At that time, the article had a revolutionary effect, as it rejected the most important postulates of all known diets. In an ironic form, the author urged not to make a cult out of food. This approach attracted the attention of many and the diet gained many followers.
But no one knew anything about Mr. Protasov. But one day another article appeared. In it, a journalist from Israel said that she took a pseudonym in order to publish culinary recipes for a newspaper column. Ganna Oganesyan became Kim Protasov and, not knowing what to write about, she spoke about in an article about diet. The source of information was Ganna’s friend, who at that time was eating exactly according to such a system.
What's the point
Like every diet, “shuffling” has its own individual characteristics:
- The basis of the diet in this diet is vegetables and dairy products.
- The revolutionary thing here is that instead of fasting, the diet suggests not denying yourself meals. You can eat as much as you want and when you want.
- There is a list of permitted products. We will discuss them a little later.
- The duration of the diet is five weeks and each week has its own principles. We will also talk about this in more detail.
- No salt - this is Kim Protasov’s recommendation. This rule avoids swelling and improves the general condition of the body.
- The mechanism on which the method is based is that proteins and fiber cleanse the intestines and normalize blood sugar levels. This helps reduce appetite and reduce cravings for sweets.
It should be noted that within five weeks the body receives amino acids and energy, which has a positive effect on muscles, all organs and promotes the resorption of fats.
Drinking regime on the Protasov diet
The author of the shuffling puts special emphasis on sufficient fluid intake, the main part of which should be represented by simple non-carbonated clean water.
It is advisable to drink at least 2 liters per day. About half a liter of water can be replaced with green tea without additives. Water not only stimulates intestinal motility and promotes the timely evacuation of food debris from the body, but is also an integral part of the proper absorption of proteins.
Without the electrostatics of hydrogen bonds, protein synthesis is impossible: when forming a protein molecule, water provides its structure not only with flexibility, but also with a stable state. Therefore, only in the company of a sufficient amount of liquid, protein in the diet will be beneficial.
You also need to drink correctly - often, but in small portions (30-50 ml), otherwise the body will not have time to absorb the water and will begin to excrete it.
Coffee on the Protasov diet is allowed, but without additives (sugar, honey, milk, cream).
You can (and should) also drink kefir, but drinking it while drinking is equivalent to food rather than liquid, and the volume of fermented milk drink you drink does not reduce the need for plain water.
Authorized Products
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Dairy products should have a fat content of no more than 5%, but not low-fat. We buy natural fermented milk - without sweeteners, dyes and starch.
Water balance - at least two liters every day. This includes:
- drinking still water;
- coffee and tea without sugar/sweet substitutes;
- freshly squeezed juices - not from fruits, but from vegetables.
Additionally you can:
- apples - only fresh and only green;
- egg - 1 chicken or 4-5 quail per day.
The first stage of the Protasov diet: vegetables and dairy products
This diet is valid in the first two weeks of the Protasov diet. The volume of vegetables and dairy products is not limited, but it is important to monitor their ratio; vegetables should prevail (the proportion for orientation is 2:1, for two parts of vegetables - 1 part of dairy). From dairy products, you should choose those whose fat content is around 5%: kefir, homemade cheeses, natural yogurt without additives.
At the first stage of the Protasov diet, it is necessary to choose non-starchy vegetables - parsley, dill, celery tops, leafy vegetables, various types of onions, white and Chinese cabbage, paprika, eggplant, bamboo shoots, cucumbers, green beans, zucchini, okra, asparagus (not Korean!), artichokes. You can eat them in any form, but minimal heat treatment is desirable, or, in extreme cases, steaming.
You are allowed to eat three green apples and one egg per day. It is recommended to eat apples not as a snack, but at the same time as one of the main meals - this fruit has a relatively high glycemic index and, if eaten separately, can provoke a feeling of hunger.
Prohibited Products
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All alcohol is also prohibited.
Advantages and disadvantages of nutrition according to Protasov
The main advantages include:
- No food restrictions.
- Availability of products and their low price.
- The technique does not depend on the season.
- Normalizes metabolism and the functioning of all parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
- It is almost impossible to “overeat”, which creates the effect of lightness throughout the day.
- A balanced amount of vitamins, protein and even fats (in limited quantities!).
Like all other weight loss methods, the Protasov diet also has a number of negative qualities:
- The first 2 weeks consist of a raw food diet. In winter, it is extremely difficult to maintain such a diet.
- It is necessary to eat foods with a certain fat content, sometimes they are difficult to find.
- Yogurt and cottage cheese with fruit are consumed only in their natural form, without adding other elements.
- It is forbidden to eat the same foods; you need to expand your diet as much as possible.
Diet of Kim Protasov - description by week
First week. At this stage, you are allowed to eat raw vegetables in any quantity. You can prepare vegetable puree, salads or smoothies. You can afford cheese and a boiled egg - only one per day. No more than three green apples during the day.
Eat according to the proportion: for every 30 g of fermented milk, 70 grams of vegetables are allowed
In order not to make a mistake with the weight of the products, I recommend using a kitchen scale.
Daily consumption rate:
1400 g vegetables + 600 g fermented milk products + 1 egg + 3 fruits + 2 liters of water
Although the diet says that you should not eat heat-treated vegetables, I would recommend adding variety to your diet. With a large amount of raw vegetables, constipation, bloating or exacerbation of gastritis may occur. Do you need this?
- Instead of boiled eggs, make a low-milk omelet or steam soufflé. In this form, eggs are easier to digest by the body. I know from myself that I cannot eat more than 1 boiled egg a day. But I love omelette with vegetables
