Candidate of Medical Sciences, gastroenterologist Vladimir Loginov told how to lose five kilograms in a week using the egg diet, and named the pros and cons of such a diet.
— The basic principles of the egg diet are based on the consumption of eggs and protein foods as the main dish in the diet, the doctor noted.
The egg diet is a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet with a high protein content. It will help you quickly lose weight without losing muscle mass.
What to eat: Eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner or another source of lean protein plus vegetables. The consumption of fats and carbohydrates should be kept to a minimum.
It is better to boil eggs, but sometimes you can cook scrambled eggs or an omelet for variety.
Advantages of the egg diet
- Weight loss quickly – due to the low carbohydrate and calorie content
- High protein content helps maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time
- Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, without losing muscle mass.
Disadvantages of the egg diet
- Any mono-diet is dangerous to health, as it causes an imbalance in the body
- Eggs (yolks) contain a lot of cholesterol.
- A small amount of carbohydrates can cause rapid fatigue and increased irritability due to low sugar levels in the body. blood.
- Excessive protein content increases the load on the kidneys and liver.
How many kilograms can you lose on an egg diet?
On average, you can lose from 3 to 5 kg per week, the doctor notes.
If you return to your previous diet, the lost kilograms will quickly return .
Let us recall the beneficial properties of eggs:
1. A rich source of protein, it helps repair and build muscles and maintain healthy skin and hair.
2. Contains many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.
3. Contain healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart and brain health. They also help in the absorption of certain vitamins, such as vitamin D.
4. Containing antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, they help protect the eyes from age-related damage and reduce the risk of developing cataracts and age-related retinal degeneration.
5. Eggs are a relatively low-calorie product.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.