Pineapple diet: lose weight with tropical taste

Many girls have already discovered pineapple for weight loss and, I must say, they are delighted with the impressive results. What is the secret of this exotic fruit? If you are wondering how to properly eat an exotic fruit so that those extra pounds go away forever, read our article.

We often make a solemn promise to ourselves to get rid of extra pounds from Monday to summer, from the first day of any month. Today is the time to stop just making plans! It's time to move on to active measures in the fight for a slim figure. In addition, these measures can be not only simple, but also very tasty.

To lose weight, everyone chooses a method that suits them. Most often, in an effort to get rid of excess weight, girls pin their hopes on various diets and physical activity. Much less often, young ladies try to lose weight with the help of pineapple. Although this is not a very popular method, (reviews from happy and slender girls will not let you lie!) The benefits of pineapple for weight loss are obvious. The main thing is to know how to use your favorite fruit correctly so that it gives you a long-awaited farewell to those extra centimeters.

The essence

Pineapple is simply created in order to provide a person with normal body weight. Its beneficial properties for the figure are primarily determined by the presence of a special substance in the composition - bromelain. This enzyme has a number of valuable actions:

• improves digestion;
• accelerates the breakdown of fats;
• activates metabolism;
• reduces appetite, preventing overeating.

In addition, other active components of pineapple have a positive effect on health - strengthen the immune system, normalize blood pressure, cleanse blood vessels, and relieve inflammation.

The mechanism for losing weight on a pineapple diet is based on eating increased amounts of this exotic fruit. 100 g of its pulp contains only 50 kcal, while the high content of healthy sugars promotes rapid saturation and helps eliminate cravings for sweets.

Other benefits of using the pineapple diet for weight loss include:

• ease and comfort of compliance, especially for sweet lovers;
• rapid loss of extra pounds - the first weight appears almost immediately, which increases motivation and promotes a positive psychological attitude;
• natural anti-edematous effect due to the removal of excess fluid from the intercellular space without creating an increased load on the kidneys;
• reducing the appearance of cellulite, improving the condition of the skin.

The main disadvantage of the pineapple diet is the high cost of the main component and the difficulty in purchasing truly high-quality, ripe and tasty tropical fruit.

It should be noted that when losing weight, you should eat pineapple exclusively in its raw form, since a diet based on canned pineapples will not bring any benefit. This is due to two factors:

• during heat treatment, the “slimness enzyme” bromelain is destroyed, as a result of which most of the beneficial properties of the fruit are lost;
• When canning, a large amount of sugar is used, which increases the calorie content of the product by 1.5 times.

To find out whether you can eat canned pineapples on a diet, you need to look at their composition. If it contains sugar, then it is better to refuse such a dessert. And if the fruits are canned in their own juice, then they have the same low calorie content as fresh ones and are suitable for consumption. However, you should not count on the benefits of such fruit for weight loss, since, as mentioned above, after heat treatment the bromelain in it is destroyed.

To increase the effectiveness of the pineapple diet, some nutritionists recommend supplementing it with vodka tincture from this fruit. The fact is that by combining pineapple with vodka, you can eliminate two causes of excess weight at once:

• the first component promotes accelerated burning of fat cells, but the process itself is accompanied by the formation of decomposition products harmful to health;
• the second - has a diuretic effect, ensuring rapid removal from the body not only of excess fluid, but also of these toxic substances.

To prepare the tincture, you need 1 medium fruit and 500 ml of vodka. A washed and dried pineapple, the leaf part and bottom of which has been previously cut off, is passed together with the peel through a meat grinder. The resulting mass is poured with vodka, infused for 2 weeks in a cool place, then filtered. Take tincture 1 tbsp. l. before lunch and dinner for 2 weeks.

Important! Most sources devoted to the use of pineapple tincture for weight loss indicate that it can be used to lose weight without dieting or sports. But this is far from true. This remedy is auxiliary and is used as a supplement to a low-calorie (preferably pineapple) diet.

Features of use

In order to lose weight with regular consumption of pineapple, it is necessary to ensure the intake of low-calorie fruit pulp containing the maximum amount of fiber. The composition contains the necessary dietary fiber and moisture necessary to start the process of eliminating extra pounds.

Pineapple contains natural sugars that saturate the body with the necessary energy and do not contribute to the deposition of fat under the skin. However, before using the fruit directly, it is necessary to take into account some features of its use:

1. the ability to break down proteins, so pineapple is best combined with protein foods to enhance the digestion process and prevent the breakdown of substances in the stomach into harmful ketones. If there is no supply of other substances, then the body can consume muscle fibers;
2. The glycemic index of pineapple is 65 units, which means a sharp increase in insulin in the blood when consuming the fruit and short-term saturation of the body. Consumption is not recommended when following the Montignac diet;
3. increased appetite when eating large amounts of pineapple due to the production of acid in the stomach. Nutritionists recommend small portions when following a certain type of diet.

If we talk about the origin of the name pineapple, the literal translation from Portuguese means “excellent fruit”, and the meaning in English is “pine cone” or “apple”.

Sample menu

Pineapple diets for weight loss can be very diverse in the composition of the menu and the severity of the diet - from a strict fasting mono-diet for 1-2 days to a very balanced nutrition system designed for 2 weeks. The most popular are options for 3–7 days, which allow you to get rid of 2–6 kg of excess weight, as well as one-day fasting to cleanse the body, especially after heavy feasts. In any case, the result depends on the initial body weight indicators, body characteristics and strict implementation of the recommendations.

Fasting day

It is recommended to carry out unloading on pineapples once a week. This will cleanse your intestines and lose 1–1.5 kg. The menu for such a day consists of only 2 components:

• 2 kg of fresh fruit pulp;
• 1 liter of fresh pineapple.

Pineapple is divided into 4 equal portions, which are consumed throughout the day in 4 doses at equal intervals. The juice is drunk between meals. Other food and drink, even water and green tea, are prohibited.

For 2 days

A two-day diet follows the same principle as a fasting day, but the number of menu components is slightly increased. During each of the two days, you need to consume the same amount of pulp and fresh juice (2 kg and 1 liter, respectively), as well as additionally:

• 100 g low-fat cottage cheese;
• 100 g veal or other lean meat.

During this version of the pineapple diet, weight loss is 1.5–2 kilograms.

For 3 days

This version of the express diet is one of the most popular quick weight loss programs, which allows you to lose up to 3 kg in a short time and, by cleansing the intestines, reduce the volume of your abdomen. The daily menu includes:

• 1 pineapple, divided into 3 equal parts, each of which is used for breakfast, lunch and dinner;
• 2 non-starchy, unsweetened fruits (apples, oranges, pears are best) - one each for lunch and afternoon snack.

You can only drink pure water and herbal tea in a total volume of 1.5–2 liters. These days, it is advisable to reduce physical and mental stress so as not to cause a loss of strength.

For 5 days

The five-day pineapple diet for weight loss is based on a more varied and balanced menu. Throughout the entire specified period, breakfasts and lunches remain the same:

• in the morning you need to eat a mixture of 100 g of crushed pineapple pulp, 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal and 100 ml of natural yoghurt;
• for second breakfast - a rye toast sandwich with a thin layer of butter and a piece of lightly salted salmon.

Lunch and dinner will be different for each day:

First day:

• lunch - boiled brown rice without flavoring;
• dinner - a salad of 2 jacket potatoes, seasoned with a sauce of 50 g of low-fat cottage cheese, grated with 1 tbsp. l. low-fat sour cream and 1 tsp. horseradish.

Second:

• lunch - boiled chicken fillet;
• dinner - salad of boiled shrimp with fresh cucumber and celery greens, seasoned with lemon juice.

Third:

• lunch - a salad of two tomatoes and ½ red bell pepper, seasoned with a mixture of mustard, lemon juice and olive oil;
• dinner - 100 g of boiled turkey, rye bread.

Fourth:

• lunch - salad of 100 g boiled breast, 2 tbsp. l. green peas and 3 slices of orange with low-fat sour cream;
• dinner - celery soup.

Fifth:

• lunch - puff pastries with pineapple filling;
• dinner - boiled brown rice.

In addition to the dishes indicated on the menu, you should add 100 g of pineapple to each meal. It can be consumed separately as a dessert or added to salads. In between meals, you need to drink 1.5 liters of liquid daily, including clean water and herbal teas.

For 2 week

The menu for a two-week pineapple diet for weight loss is not strict and can be compiled independently. The main thing is to take into account the list of permitted products and their maximum quantity per day, and also exclude the use of any fat or oil for cooking.

You can consume daily:

• 700 g pineapple pulp;
• 2 liters of fresh pineapple;
• 200 g of boiled or baked lean meat;
• 200 ml vegetable soup;
• 1 slice of rye bread;
• 300 g of vegetables (except potatoes).

You need to eat 4 times throughout the day at equal intervals. Another prerequisite is to drink plenty of fluids. Still water and green tea are best. Weight loss on such a diet can be 5–7 kg in 2 weeks.

How to eat pineapple correctly

To get maximum weight loss results when eating pineapple, you must follow certain recommendations:

• accelerating the process of burning fat is best achieved by consuming the fruit on an empty stomach in the amount of 30–50 grams. An alternative is to prepare a smoothie by adding water, fruit pulp and flax seeds;
• Pineapple is recommended for consumption with protein foods, as it accelerates the process of protein absorption. It is best to end your main meal with a small piece of fresh fruit.

Pineapples can be consumed during the day as an effective relief for the body. With this method of losing weight you can lose up to 15 kg.

Recipes

When creating a diet menu based on pineapple, it is necessary to take into account the properties of other components. In order for the dishes used to be beneficial for weight loss, the recipes must include exclusively low-calorie healthy foods and involve cooking without adding fat or oil. Based on the examples below, you can create your own recipes, replacing the ingredients with others, but always from the appropriate category.

Smoothie

Juicy pineapple pulp is ideal for making smoothies. To obtain a truly healthy dietary drink, it must be combined with other components so that the finished composition contains at least half of this fruit.

You can prepare such a smoothie with any berries, sour or sweet and sour fruits, low-fat fermented milk products. You cannot add sugar to the drink, but you can season it with healthy spices - cinnamon, turmeric, herbs.

Ice cream

For ice cream lovers, it is recommended to prepare this dessert by pouring into molds and freezing the above smoothie mixture. In addition, you can use a special recipe by mixing grated pineapple pulp, watermelon and water. This delicacy will have minimal calorie content and is ideal for a snack.

Sandwiches

To prepare dietary sandwiches, pineapple slices are used instead of bread. On top of them you can put:

• chopped canned tuna with garlic and herbs;
• liver paste;
• thin slices of boiled chicken breast or low-fat hard cheese;
• curd mass with herbs and spices.

Options for such snacks can be very diverse. The main thing is not to forget to use only dietary products.

Salads

There are many recipes for pineapple salad. All of them can be divided into two categories - dessert (fruit) and snack (usually meat or fish). To prepare a fruit and pineapple dessert, you just need to cut into cubes any fruit from the list allowed by the diet rules and season them with natural yogurt or lemon juice.

In addition to pineapple pieces, snack salads may include the following components:

• boiled breast, eggs, canned asparagus;
• smoked chicken breast, prunes, apple;
• orange, boiled brown rice, boiled chicken;
• canned tuna, eggs, onions.

It is recommended to season such salads with low-fat sour cream or lemon juice. It is advisable to avoid the consumption of vegetable oil, which significantly increases the calorie content of dishes and reduces the effectiveness of weight loss.

Quitting the diet

To maintain the results obtained on any of the above options for the pineapple diet, it is extremely important to ensure the correct transition to your usual diet. The main principle here is a gradual increase in calorie intake while constantly monitoring your own weight. As soon as this figure begins to increase, you need to reduce the energy value of the menu or arrange a fasting day on pineapples. You should also continue to eat these fruits daily for dessert or drink 1-2 glasses of natural juice from them.

In addition, you need to switch to proper nutrition with a predominance of plant foods, adhere to a system of fractional meals, avoid large feasts and late dinners, and do not abuse high-calorie dishes. It is preferable to eat foods without heat treatment - they contain the maximum amount of useful substances.

The pineapple diet for weight loss should be repeated no more than once a month, and one-day fasting is recommended every week. This approach will help prevent weight gain and ensure timely cleansing of toxins from the intestines.

Comparison of KBJU of different types of pineapple

A comparison of the main characteristics (calorie content, protein, fat and carbohydrate content per 100 grams) is presented in the table below.

Type of fruit	Fresh pineapple	Dried pineapple	Canned pieces or candied fruits
Calorie content per 100 grams	49	57	91
Proteins in grams	0,4	0,1	1,7
Fats in grams	0,2	0,1	2,2
Carbohydrates in grams	10,6	14	17,9

Contraindications

The use of a pineapple diet for weight loss is contraindicated for certain health problems, in particular:

• diabetes mellitus;
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• food intolerance to the fruit.

You should also not resort to similar methods of weight loss during pregnancy and lactation, in old age and during the recovery period after surgery or a serious illness. In such conditions, the body will not have enough nutrients to function properly.

In addition, pineapple tincture with vodka has additional contraindications. This aid should not be taken in the following cases:

• intestinal obstruction;
• pathologies of the genitourinary system;
• renal and liver failure;
• nervous disorders;
• taking any medications;
• diseases of the endocrine system;
• oncology.

Adverse reactions if contraindications are ignored or the dosage is exceeded can be expressed by the appearance of headache, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. If you have at least one of these symptoms, you should stop taking the weight loss tincture and see a doctor to avoid possible complications.

In any case, to determine whether it is possible to lose weight on pineapples without harm to health, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications. To do this, before starting the diet, you should undergo examination and consult with your doctor.

Reviews and results of losing weight

Irina, 38 years old, Lyubertsy

I’ve been thinking about the fact that I need to lose weight for a long time, but either I didn’t have enough willpower, or time to play sports, or there were some other reasons that prevented me from realizing my plans. Once I went to a women’s forum where effective ways to lose weight were discussed. What interested me most was the pineapple diet for weight loss, the reviews of which were truly impressive. I liked the fact that even strict versions of this technique are not very hungry, and even in 3 days you can get a very noticeable plumb line. I first tried a one-day fasting – it really gives an excellent effect. After this, I began to “sit” on these wonderful fruits for 3–5 days. I didn’t follow any particular system, I just switched to a dietary diet periodically, when conditions and funds allowed (it’s still a rather expensive fruit). My favorite is the pineapple protein menu. In one day, it actually takes up to 1 kg of weight without the slightest discomfort or increased physical activity.

Valentina, 23 years old, Chita

I read about the possibility of losing weight with the help of pineapple tincture with vodka. Moreover, the recommendations stated that significant weight loss can be achieved even without restricting nutrition and sports. I prepared this remedy and conscientiously drank the entire course, but not a single ounce of weight was obtained. Since I am very stubborn, I decided to repeat it, but in combination with a diet and training in the gym. To be honest, the diet was not very strict, and the exercises were moderate. At the same time, the result amazed me. With such little effort and using the tincture, I was able to lose 12 kg in 1 month! I am sure that I owe this achievement to this tincture. I recommend trying it for everyone who is not contraindicated with this product.

Olga, 41 years old, Smolensk

I know, as they say, “everything and even more” about the pineapple diet, since I have been following it for several years. I use various options - from a fasting day to a two-week balanced diet based on pineapple pulp and natural juice. As a result, I long ago forgot about my weight problems. At the same time, she made several important conclusions regarding the rules for losing weight based on this exotic fruit. The main thing is to use only fresh fruits, since canned or heat-treated ones lose their main weight-loss component - bromelain. They should be eaten in small pieces with a fork so as not to irritate the mucous membranes of the lips and prevent the formation of ulcers in the corners (so-called jams). And after consumption, be sure to rinse your mouth with water, otherwise your teeth enamel will be damaged. Otherwise, following such a diet for weight loss is not at all difficult, but very tasty.