The "6 petals" diet was introduced to the world by the Swedish nutritionist Anna Johansson, who spent years developing an effective program that allows you to lose excess weight in a short time.Following the suggested rules, they lose up to 2-5 kg in one 6-day cycle.It is worth noting that the diet is approved by the Association of Dietitians as a nutritional program that has a beneficial effect not only on the rate of metabolism, but also on the general condition of a person.
What is the diet based on?
The system itself is a combination of 6 monodiets.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 - cutting a daisy with 6 petals painted in different colors from cardboard.The name of each day is written on the petals, and the layout is fixed in a visible place, for example on the door of the refrigerator.
After completing the daily monodiet, the corresponding leaflet is torn off.This way, it is impossible to get the order wrong.In addition, those who lose weight see how much effort has already been put into losing weight, and this improves their psychological mood.
How does the 6 petal diet work?
The effectiveness of the "6 Petals" monodiet 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 provided by the use of fasting days.This allows you not to mix poorly combined products and reduce the risk of fat accumulation.If you ignore this rule, nutrients entering the body will not have time to be absorbed, the rate of metabolism will slow down and fat accumulation will become inevitable.
- The body makes a kind of reserves of nutrients.Consumables are used as needed.If the body receives only fish in the morning, it experiences a shortage of certain chemical elements used to replenish the energy balance.The fish is overcooked, but the necessary substances are not supplied.As a result, you have to look for other sources of energy that turn into fat reserves.As a rule, fat breakdown begins in the middle of the day.
- Another principle of the diet is based on the alternation of protein and carbohydrate intake.It is believed that this approach provides 50% of the success of the diet, because it allows you to trick the body into breaking down fat without feeling energy hungry.Of course, some of the fat comes with food, but the same fish contains poly- and monounsaturated compounds that are absorbed by the body and are not stored in "storage zones".
Thus, six days of monodiets allow you to lose weight by breaking down excess fat without causing discomfort to the body.
A sequence of "petals"
It is very important to stick to your diet.The first day of the petal diet is protein, followed by carbohydrate, then protein again, and so on.
The order of monodiets recommended by the author:
- 1 – fish;
- 2 – vegetables;
- 3 – chicken;
- 4 – cereals;
- 5 – cottage cheese;
- 6 – fruits.
This choice 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 the products is low, but energy hunger does not occur |
| A vegetable | It reduces the calorie content of the daily diet, while enriching the body with plant-based carbohydrates.As a result, the amount of energy spent digesting food exceeds the amount of calories consumed.Because of this, the body is forced to replenish energy by breaking down its own fat reserves. |
| chicken | Since the body has not received animal protein during the last day, the dietary meat eaten throughout the day is used to strengthen muscle tissue - fat deposition does not occur |
| Cereals | Digestion is difficult because crops have a dense shell.Because of this, the body is forced to spend a lot of energy on digestion.And to do this, a person must inevitably turn to fat reserves, since the carbohydrates contained in cereals are used to cover the glycogen deficit, which is necessary for proper functioning. |
| Cottage cheese | Minerals are lost during the diet.Cottage cheese contains a complex of elements that can compensate for the deficiency.In addition, the product's protein is low-calorie and is completely converted into amino acids during processing.Experiencing a lack of glucose for energy production, the body again turns to fat reserves |
| 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 draws additional energy by breaking down fat tissue |
An interesting detail: the author does not limit the amount of food consumed during the day.But usually nutritionists 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 rules of diet
It is important not only to adhere to the correct sequence of fasting days, but also to properly prepare and consume foods:
- Fish and meat can be boiled, steamed or baked.
- Vegetables are eaten raw, boiled and roasted.
- During the "curd petal" you can drink milk with a medium fat content.
- On every day of the diet, drink unsweetened green tea and herbal teas.During the last 24 hours, fresh juices are consumed along with the fruits.
- The dishes are prepared without oil, both animal and vegetable.They give up sugar.
- Take food in small portions, thoroughly chewing each piece.
- Do not wash food with liquid!Drinking is only allowed between meals.
If there are significant layers of fat, you may not be limited to 1 course.It is allowed to resort to this method of losing weight 4 times at short intervals, for example, 1 week.If you want to lose weight as quickly as possible, take a break for 1 day, during which you can return to your usual food, excluding sweets and flour from your diet.
If you need to get rid of significant fat deposits, the 4-course complex can be repeated a month after its completion.
Approximate menu and recipes for the "6 Petals" diet for a week
For some, dietary intake may seem limited.But in fact, you can significantly diversify the menu by resorting to different recipes for food preparation.
1. FISH
Allowed to use:
- Diet varieties of fish with a fat content of 0.2-4% - pike, tuna, pollock, haddock, hake, trout.
- With an average fat and protein content of 4-8% - carp, pink salmon, sea bass, saffron.
- With a fat content of 8% - salmon, halibut, eel, herring, mackerel, sturgeon.
You can combine diet fish with fairly oily fish throughout the day.The menu is varied with seafood - squid, mussels, shrimps.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Boiled, lightly salted fish with some spices |
| Second breakfast 11.00 am | Roasted with herbs and lightly salted |
| Lunch 2.00 p.m | An ear that contains fish and a 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 add salt to the fillet, place in a double boiler, cover with parsley or dill.
- In the oven.Coat the fish with a mixture of pressed garlic, herbs and salt.Wrap in foil and put in the oven.
- Soup.The fillet is boiled, ground in a blender and poured with the broth to the desired consistency.Season with herbs.
Between meals it is allowed to drink fish broth and unsweetened green tea.
2. VEGETABLE
Use a minimum of salt and spices for cooking.It is forbidden to fry the ingredients.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Grind 2 carrots on a medium grater |
| Second breakfast 11.00 am | Boil the peeled tubers, pound, dilute with the potato broth to a puree |
| Lunch 2.00 p.m | Sauté your favorite vegetables |
| Afternoon tea 5.00 p.m | It is brought to readiness in a steam bath |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m | It is consumed raw |
Recipes:
- In a deep pan, put the chopped onion and grated carrots without oil.Cut the tomatoes, eggplants and peppers into cubes.Add the vegetables to the pot, add some water and add some salt.Cook until the ingredients are soft.
- Stew 500 g of chopped tomatoes.Add some grated garlic and salt to the dish.After 10 minutes, add water - its volume depends on the desired consistency.Season with basil and puree with a blender.
- Boil the broccoli in salted water together with the 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 decent amount of fat.If this rule is ignored, it will be of no use.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Boiled breast |
| Second breakfast 11.00 am | Fillet wrapped in foil, seasoned, baked in the oven |
| Lunch 2.00 p.m | Soup with a significant amount of meat and herbs.It is flavored with spices |
| Afternoon tea 5.00 p.m | Grilled |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m | Cook delicious pieces of tenderloin |
Recipes:
- Grind the chicken breast, beat the egg and salt.Mix minced meat with chopped herbs.Small patties are formed, which are then stewed.
- Sprinkle the fillet with a small amount of salt and sprinkle generously with herbs.Wrap in foil and bake in the oven.
- Cut the meat into cubes or strips and lightly salt it.Transfer to a pan and sprinkle with herbs.Let it simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water.
You have the right to supplement the menu with a glass of low-fat chicken broth.It is recommended to drink green tea between meals.
4. CEREALS
The grain day of the 6 Petals Diet includes a diet full of grains, grain breads, sprouted grains, and bran.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Boil sprouted wheat |
| Second breakfast 11.00 am | Buckwheat is boiled in water with spices and a little salt. |
| Lunch 2.00 p.m | Boiled rice.It is better to take cereals without steam, as they contain more useful trace elements |
| Afternoon tea 5.00 p.m | Oats boiled in water.It is allowed to add 50 g of seeds or nuts |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m | Buckwheat porridge flavored with herbs |
Recipes:
- Boil the sorted and well-washed buckwheat in salted water.Grind in a blender, adding herbs.Cutlets are formed from the mixture and baked in the oven.
- Steam the oats with boiling water and leave for a quarter of an hour.Walnuts or prunes are added to the porridge to taste.
- For 150 g of oats, take 1 tbsp.low-fat milk.Add the vanilla and baking soda to the mixture at the tip of the knife.Cakes are formed from the puffed mixture and baked in the oven.
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.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | Cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 5%.You can season it with natural yogurt that does not contain sweeteners, colorings and preservatives. |
| Second breakfast 11.00 am | Soften the "thickness" of the product with a small amount of low-fat milk |
| Lunch 2.00 p.m | Just cottage cheese |
| Afternoon tea 5.00 p.m | Repeat the lunch meal |
| Dinner 8:00 p.m | "Naked" cottage cheese |
Recipes:
- To a package of low-fat cottage cheese, add 1 egg and 1 tbsp.l semolina.Knead the mixture well and form small cakes.Each of them is dipped in a mixture of cinnamon and semolina.Bake in the oven.
- Knead 1 package of cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp.semolina, 5 tbsp.l yogurt.Add raisins, cinnamon or vanilla to taste.The dough is divided into pieces and cooked in a double boiler.
- Grind the cottage cheese and half a cup of ready-made coffee with a blender.It is whipped until an appetizing foam is obtained.
Green tea is drunk during breaks, 1 glass of milk is allowed.
6. FRUIT
You can consume it raw or in the form of smoothies and salads.It is recommended not to bet too much on bananas and grapes, which contain a lot of sugar.You should consume more citrus fruits and apples, which contain a significant amount of fiber.
| Power mode | Menu |
| First breakfast 08.00 | 2 red apples.A small cup of coffee is allowed |
| Second breakfast 11.00 am | 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 puree with a blender.Add the 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 l.natural honey.
The menu is supplemented with green tea and fresh fruit juices.It is best to avoid physical activity on the last day.
Giving up the diet
Unfortunately, after completing a diet course, slimmers begin to indulge in forbidden foods, as a result of which the lost weight quickly returns.
To avoid this, you should gradually exit the diet by gradually adding other ingredients to your diet.In the first days, it is important to avoid confectionery, flour, fried foods, fatty foods.Possible physical activity will support 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 a diet for diseases that require adherence to a strict diet.
Compared to most diets, "6 Petals" is considered better because a person who loses weight does not experience hunger.However, before turning to it, you should consult a doctor to identify possible contraindications.