The “6 Petals” diet was presented to the world by Swedish nutritionist Anna Johansson, who spent years developing an effective program that allows you to lose excess weight in a short time.Following the proposed rules, they lose up to 2-5 kg in a 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 metabolic rate, but also on the general condition of a person.
What is the diet based on?
The system itself is a combination of 6 mono diets.Each duration is 24 hours.It is necessary to adhere to the specified sequence, since otherwise even strict compliance with the diet will not bring any benefit.
To avoid confusion, Anna Johansson recommends using a visual method: cut out a daisy with 6 petals from cardboard, painted in different colors.The name of each day is written on the petals and the layout is attached in a visible place, for example on the refrigerator door.
After finishing the daily mono-diet, the corresponding petal is torn off.Therefore, it is impossible to confuse the order.In addition, those who are losing weight see how much effort has already been made to lose 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 kilograms:
- First of all, the effect is ensured by the use of fasting days.This allows you not to mix poorly combined products and reduce the risk of accumulation of adipose tissue.If you neglect this rule, nutrients entering the body will not have time to be digested, the metabolic rate will slow down, and fat deposits will become inevitable.
- The body creates a kind of reserve of nutrients.Supplies are used as needed.If in the morning the body receives only fish, it feels a lack of certain chemical elements spent to replenish the energy balance.The fish is overcooked, but the necessary substances are not provided.Consequently, we must look for other sources of energy, which become 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.This approach is believed to guarantee 50% of the success of the diet, as it allows you to trick the body into breaking down fat without feeling an energy shortage.Of course, some fat comes with food, but the fish itself contains poly- and monounsaturated compounds that are digested by the body and are not stored in “storage areas”.
Therefore, six days of mono diet allows you to lose weight by breaking down excess fat, without causing any discomfort to the body.
Sequence of "petals"
It is very important to stick to your diet plan.The first day of the petal diet is proteins, followed by carbohydrates, then comes the turn of proteins again, etc.
The order of mono diets recommended by the author:
- 1 – fish;
- 2 – vegetables;
- 3 – chicken;
- 4 – cereals;
- 5 – ricotta;
- 6 – fruits.
This selection is based on the effect of each individual product.
| petal | Action |
| Fishy | It 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 |
| Vegetables | It reduces the calorie content of the daily diet, simultaneously enriching the body with carbohydrates of plant origin.As a result, the amount of energy spent digesting food exceeds the amount of calories consumed.Therefore, the body is forced to replenish energy by breaking down its own fat reserves. |
| Chicken | Since the body has not received animal protein on the last day, dietary meat consumed during the day is used to strengthen muscle tissue: fat deposition does not occur |
| Cereals | Digestion is difficult, since the crops have a dense shell.Therefore, the body is forced to spend a lot of energy on digestion.And to do this we must inevitably resort to fat reserves, because the carbohydrates contained in cereals serve to cover the lack of glycogen, necessary for correct functioning. |
| Curd | During the diet you lose minerals.Cottage cheese contains a complex of elements capable of compensating for the deficiency.Furthermore, the proteins in the product have a low calorie content and are completely converted into amino acids during processing.Lacking glucose for energy production, the body once again turns to fat stores |
| Fruity | The last day is characterized by the arrival of polysaccharides, which are rather difficult to digest and require a considerable amount of energy.To cope with the difficult-to-digest components, the body absorbs additional energy by destroying adipose 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 fruits and vegetables and 200-300 g of dry cereals.
Basic dietary rules
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, cooked in a steam bath or baked.
- Vegetables are eaten raw, boiled and baked.
- During the "curd petal" you can drink medium-fat milk.
- On any day of the diet, drink unsweetened green tea and herbal infusions.In the last 24 hours, fresh juices are also consumed together with fruit.
- The dishes are prepared without oil, both animal and vegetable.They give up sugar.
- Take food in small portions, chewing each piece thoroughly.
- Do not wash food with liquids!Drinking is only allowed between meals.
If there are significant layers of fat, you may not be limited to 1 serving.It is allowed to resort to this method of losing weight 4 times at short intervals, for example 1 week.When 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 products from your diet.
If it is necessary to eliminate significant fat deposits, the 4-course complex can be repeated a month after its completion.
Indicative menu and recipes for the "6 petals" diet for a week
For some, food intake may seem limited.But in reality you can significantly diversify the menu by using different recipes to prepare food.
1. FISH
It is allowed to use:
- Dietary fish varieties with a fat content of 0.2-4%: pike perch, tuna, cod, ide, hake, trout.
- With an average fat and protein content of 4-8%: carp, pink salmon, sea bass, horse mackerel.
- With a fat content of 8%: salmon, halibut, eel, herring, mackerel, sturgeon.
You can combine dietary fish with sufficiently fatty fish throughout the day.The menu is varied with seafood: calamari, mussels, shrimp.
| Power Mode | Menu |
| Breakfast at 08.00 | Boiled fish, lightly salted with a little seasoning |
| Second breakfast at 11.00 | Baked with aromatic herbs and lightly salted |
| Lunch 2.00pm | Ukha, which contains fish and strong broth |
| Afternoon tea 5pm | Steam cook, add spices to taste |
| Dinner at 8.00 pm | Lightly salted, boiled |
Recipes:
- For a couple.Lightly salt the fillet, place it in a bain-marie, cover with parsley or dill.
- In the oven.Coat the fish with a mixture of crushed garlic, herbs and salt.Wrap in cling film and place in the oven.
- Soup.The fillet is boiled, ground in a blender and poured with broth to the desired consistency.Season with herbs.
Between meals it is allowed to drink fish broth and unsweetened green tea.
2. VEGETABLES
Use a minimum of salt and seasonings for cooking.It is forbidden to fry the ingredients.
| Power Mode | Menu |
| Breakfast at 08.00 | Grind 2 carrots on a medium grater |
| Second breakfast at 11.00 | Boil the peeled tubers, crush them, dilute them with potato broth until they are pureed |
| Lunch 2.00pm | Stew your favorite vegetables |
| Afternoon tea 5pm | Bring to readiness in a steam bath |
| Dinner at 8.00 pm | Eaten raw |
Recipes:
- In a deep pan add the chopped onions and grated carrots without adding oil.Tomatoes, aubergines and peppers are cut into cubes.Add the vegetables to the container, add a little water and add a little salt.Cook over low heat 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 blend with a blender.
- The broccoli is boiled in salted water together with the aromatic herbs.Season the cabbage heads 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 fair amount of fat.If this rule is neglected, there will be no benefit.
| Power Mode | Menu |
| Breakfast at 08.00 | Boiled breast |
| Second breakfast at 11.00 | Fillet wrapped in foil, seasoned, baked |
| Lunch 2.00pm | Soup with a significant amount of meat and herbs.Flavored with spices |
| Afternoon tea 5pm | Grilled |
| Dinner at 8.00 pm | Boil tasty pieces of fillet |
Recipes:
- Grind the chicken breast, beat the egg and add salt.Mix the minced meat with the chopped herbs.Small cutlets are formed which are then steamed.
- Coat the fillet with a small amount of salt and sprinkle generously with herbs.Wrap in cling film and bake in the oven.
- Cut the meat into cubes or strips and salt lightly.Transfer to a pan and sprinkle with herbs.Cook for a few minutes adding a little water.
You can supplement the menu with a glass of lean chicken broth.It is recommended to drink green tea between meals.
4. CEREALS
The cereal day of the “6 petals” diet involves a diet rich in cereals, cereal bread, sprouted cereals and bran.
| Power Mode | Menu |
| Breakfast at 08.00 | Boil the sprouted wheat |
| Second breakfast at 11.00 | Buckwheat is cooked in water with seasonings and a little salt. |
| Lunch 2.00pm | Boiled rice.It is better to take unsteamed cereals, as they contain more useful microelements |
| Afternoon tea 5pm | Oatmeal cooked in water.It is allowed to add 50 g of seeds or nuts |
| Dinner at 8.00 pm | Buckwheat porridge flavored with herbs |
Recipes:
- Boil the selected and well washed buckwheat in salted water.Grind in a blender, adding herbs.Cutlets are formed from the dough, which are baked in the oven.
- Steam the oatmeal with boiling water and leave for a quarter of an hour.Nuts or plums are added to the porridge to taste.
- For 150 g of oatmeal, take 1 tbsp.low-fat milk.Add the vanilla and slaked soda to the mixture with the tip of a knife.Biscuits are formed from the swollen mixture and baked in the oven.
The menu is varied with homemade herbal teas and kvass.
5. COOKING
If pure ricotta does not arouse interest, season the ingredient with low-fat sour cream and cinnamon.The product cannot be sweetened.
| Power Mode | Menu |
| Breakfast at 08.00 | Cottage cheese with fat content up to 5%.You can season it with natural yogurt that does not contain sweeteners, colorings or preservatives. |
| Second breakfast at 11.00 | Soften the "thickness" of the product with a small amount of low-fat milk |
| Lunch 2.00pm | Only ricotta |
| Afternoon tea 5pm | Repeat lunch dish |
| Dinner at 8.00 pm | "Naked" ricotta. |
Recipes:
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon to a package of low-fat cottage cheese.the.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.
- Mix 1 pack of ricotta, 1 egg, 1 tbsp.the.semolina, 5 tbsp.the.yogurt.Add raisins, cinnamon or vanilla to taste.The dough is divided into pieces and cooked in a bain-marie.
- Grind the cottage cheese and half a cup of ready-made coffee with a blender.Beat until you get an appetizing foam.
During breaks they drink green tea, 1 glass of milk is allowed.
6. FRUITY
You can eat it raw or in the form of smoothies and salads.It is advisable not to lean 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 |
| Breakfast at 08.00 | 2 red apples.A small cup of coffee is allowed |
| Second breakfast at 11.00 | 1 banana |
| Lunch 2.00pm | Orange with grapes |
| Afternoon tea 5pm | Kiwi with pineapple |
| Dinner at 8.00 pm | 2 green apples |
Recipes:
- Chop the pineapple and mango and blend them 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 liter.natural honey.
The menu is complemented by green tea and fresh fruit juices.It is best to avoid physical activity on the last day.
Abandon the diet
Unfortunately, after completing a diet course, those who lose weight begin to indulge in forbidden foods, as a result of which the weight lost with such difficulty quickly returns.
To avoid this, you need to gradually abandon the diet, gradually adding other ingredients to your diet.It is important to avoid sweets, flour, fried foods and fatty foods in the first few days.Any physical activity will promote weight loss.
Contraindications
The diet has a number of contraindications:
- stomach ulcer;
- nephropathy;
- chronic liver disease;
- diabetes mellitus;
- cardiovascular problems;
- pregnancy, breastfeeding.
You should not resort to a diet for diseases that require compliance with a strict diet.
Compared to most diets, “6 petals” is considered superior, since a person who loses weight does not feel hungry.However, before contacting her, it is advisable to consult a doctor to identify any contraindications.