Kefir, due to its probiotic content, regulates the digestive system and is among the healthiest foods that help in weight loss.
According to Medianews.az, studies show that drinking plain kefir daily speeds up the breakdown of fats and reduces the feeling of hunger.
Benefits of kefir
- Strengthens memory and attention;
- Regulates the digestive system;
- Accelerates the weight loss process;
- Reduces stress;
- Helps to regulate bowel movements;
- Effective against chronic fatigue.
Calories
1 cup of full-fat plain kefir contains 105 calories, and it is suitable for diets because it keeps you full for a long time.
2-week kefir diet
1st week:
- Drink 2 cups of plain kefir on an empty stomach in the morning;
- During the day, consume foods in measured amounts except for forbidden foods; protein for dinner and eating fish once a week is recommended;
- Avoid carbonated drinks during the day; you can drink tea, coffee, or soda;
- Do not eat after 7:00 PM.
2nd week:
- Again, drink 2 cups of kefir on an empty stomach in the morning;
- Add 1 cup of kefir half an hour before meals;
- Continue eating meat or chicken with salad for dinner;
- It is more beneficial to ferment kefir at home and consume it.
Forbidden foods
- Watermelon, melon, tarhana, lentils, bread, flour products, sweets, sugar, potatoes, chickpeas, bananas.
With the kefir diet, it is possible to lose approximately 5 kilos in 2 weeks. However, it should always be used under medical advice.
Medianews.az