How to properly spend a fasting day on kefir?

General rules

Since ancient times, kefir has been one of the popular means for unloading and cleansing the body.
Another famous biologist I. I. Mechnikov argued that the digestion process is closely related to aging. He said that we age more likely precisely because of the processes of decay occurring in our body. And, if you relieve your body from their effects more often, you can significantly prolong your youth. A few glasses of kefir daily are enough to extend life by 20-30 years, the scientist argued. This is due to the fact that beneficial bacteria, which kefir is rich in, prevent rotting and perfectly cleanse the body.

The basis of kefir is kefir grain , which is a collection of many beneficial microorganisms, bacteria, rods and yeast. They prevent pathogenic flora from developing in the intestines and restore essential microorganisms in the human body that affect the resistance of the immune system to various irritants.

The benefits of a fasting day on kefir

The benefits of kefir are as follows:

• It is a natural probiotic containing strains of beneficial bacteria. One gram of product contains at least 107 colony-forming units even at the end of the sales period. Milk sugar (lactose) is the main food for bacteria. During its processing, lactic acid . Lactic acid and beneficial bacteria act as an antiseptic, preventing the processes of rotting and fermentation. Kefir helps restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and regulate its microflora, so this drink is effective for diarrhea , irritable bowel syndrome , colitis , and dysbiosis .
• The low lactose content results in better absorption and tolerance without intestinal dysfunction. It is well tolerated by persons intolerant to milk.
• Kefir probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol .
• Digestion and absorption of foods improves, intestinal motility improves.
• Thanks to the rich vitamin and mineral composition (a, pp, c, beta-carotene, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorine, sulfur, iron, zinc, iodine, copper, chromium, fluorine, manganese, selenium , molybdenum), amino acids , organic and fatty acids helps strengthen general immunity and bone tissue, improve metabolism. Calcium is absorbed in the presence of phosphorus, vitamin D and fats, so for medicinal purposes it is more advisable to consume a fatty drink - 2.5% or more.
• Promotes the removal of fluid from the body and helps relieve swelling.
• Kefir is a dietary product (it is commercially available in different fat contents of 0%-3.2%) and this allows it to be used in various weight loss programs. 100 g of kefir contains 3.8 g of protein (5% of the daily value), fat - 0.9 g and carbohydrates - 4.5 g, which is 1% of the daily value. Calorie content depends on fat content. So a 1% drink has a calorie content of 40 kcal.

Kefir can be of different strengths:

• weak (one-day);
• medium (two days);
• strong (three days).

The stronger the kefir, the higher its ability to cleanse the body. In addition, there are varieties of kefir: bifikefir , bifidok , biokefir . You should pay attention to this before purchasing and drinking, since they differ in the amount of bifidobacteria , which improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, eliminate the side effects of antibiotics and minimize the risk of cancer.

During the period of exacerbation of gastritis or peptic ulcer, you can drink only one-day kefir - it is softer and does not irritate the mucous membrane. When stool loosens, you need to use mature kefir - three to four days old. It also stimulates the production of digestive juices. It must be remembered that a product older than 3 days, when stored in a warm place, has an increased alcohol content - it increases from 0.02-0.06 to 11%.

You can enhance the cleansing effect if you additionally consume 2 tbsp of bran on this day. l. three times. Their calorie content is not high - 207 kcal per 100 g, per day you will consume 36 g (72 kcal). Remember to drink water, as bran can cause constipation . For those who, due to hunger, do not tolerate unloading on kefir alone, we can recommend additional consumption of cottage cheese (350-400 g), fruits and berries (pears, apples, peaches, plums, strawberries, wild strawberries, raspberries, currants), buckwheat porridge made from 100 g of cereal (distributed throughout the day) or cucumbers.

Kefir brings invaluable benefits not only to internal organs, but also to skin, hair, nails - the entire appearance, which is so important for a modern girl.

Is it good to drink kefir at night?

This is one of the main questions that people ask when they consciously start taking kefir for the purpose of health improvement and weight loss.

And almost always there is an unequivocal answer to such a question: of course you can! The fact is that a glass of kefir 1-1.5 before bedtime perfectly relieves hunger without burdening the body. In addition, calcium, which is contained in excess in the drink, is absorbed by the human body only at night, so evening time is ideal for taking kefir.

Kefir drunk before bed is completely digested by the time you wake up, and you will wake up easily and with a good feeling of hunger. This, according to nutritionists, is very useful, since you will have a good breakfast and will have enough strength until the evening. It will be enough just to have lunch, dinner and snacks in small portions.

Popular unloading techniques

It is not difficult to determine for whom which type of fasting food is suitable - to do this, it is enough to focus on personal taste preferences. Despite the fact that unloading occurs due to the consumption of one, and less often several products, they must be chosen according to taste. Don’t force yourself with kefir if you don’t like it, the same goes for buckwheat. When choosing a specific product, think about what you are willing to consume over the next period of time with maximum pleasure.

Another criterion is the expected result. Carbohydrate fasting days give better results compared to protein fasting days. Protein days allow you to maintain your existing weight, while carbohydrate days help you lose weight. At the same time, keep in mind that losing weight with the help of a fasting day does not occur due to the consumption of fat, but due to the removal of excess fluid and accumulated “food waste”. Among the latter are breakdown products of substances, toxins, and undigested food accumulated in the intestines.

Protein fasting days

Their advantage is the absence of hunger and a sufficient variety of acceptable foods. It is important to observe regularity of meals - multiples of 4-5 hours.

The disadvantage of a protein fasting day is that it does not lead to weight loss. On the other hand, this is an ideal option for slim people who have overused the goodies from the New Year's table and intend to cleanse the body and normalize digestion rather than get rid of extra centimeters in volume.

On protein fasting days it is permissible to consume:

• lean meat - lean veal, turkey, chicken, rabbit;
• fish products - skinny varieties of fish, which include pike and pike perch, hake and pollock, all types of mollusks and crustaceans;
• vegetable proteins - legumes, lentils, etc.

Such a fasting day can, if desired, be supplemented with some vegetables that go well with proteins, these are:

• tomatoes and cucumbers,
• Chinese cabbage,
• leafy vegetables, greens.

Any sauces and gravies are excluded; among culinary processing technologies, preference is given to boiling and steaming. It is important not to limit yourself in drinking.

Carbohydrate fasting days

Carbohydrate fasting days are based on the fact that usually one specific product with cleansing properties is consumed. This is usually an apple or cucumber, dried fruits, buckwheat or rice. The effect of the product is based on its content of fiber, water and other substances.

Apple day provides the following effects:

• the process of rotting is prevented, subsequently the incoming food will be absorbed better,
• the body is supplied with vitamins and iron contained in apples,
• the flavonoids quercetin and naringin, found in abundance in apples, help protect lung cells from the development of malignant tumors,
• The prospect of gaining extra pounds is prevented.

When choosing this fasting option, you need to be aware that apples stimulate appetite; an apple fasting day is suitable for people with strong willpower. It is recommended to eat not only fresh apples, but also baked ones. Apples of non-sweet varieties are selected, in quantities up to 1.5 kg per day. You need to eat an apple when you feel hungry. In addition to apples, you should drink at least 1.5 liters of non-carbonated mineral water per day. If during a fasting day on apples you decide to visit a bathhouse or sauna, do not forget to take lightly salted water with you to drink.

A cucumber fasting day is an ideal choice for people who experience weight gain after the New Year holidays. The cucumber itself contains a meager number of calories, as well as tartronic acid, which slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into fats. 1.5 kg of cucumbers, recommended for consumption on a fasting day, supplies the body with 300 kcal, which means you should not expect a surge of energy on this day; it is better not to subject the body to significant physical and mental stress.

A cucumber day may include, in addition to the allotted number of vegetables, 1-2 tbsp. bran, as well as 2 chicken eggs.

A buckwheat fasting day is based on the fact that this product is considered a storehouse of useful substances and microelements. If alternative mono-nutrition options, to a greater or lesser extent, cause an imbalance of substances necessary for the body, then this does not apply to buckwheat. A special feature of cooking buckwheat for a fasting day is that it should not be boiled, but only steamed. At night, buckwheat should be combined with boiling water in a 1:2 ratio, and unloading should begin in the morning. There are no special restrictions on the amount of buckwheat eaten per day, but you need to understand that the use of salt, butter, milk, any sauces and seasonings is excluded, which means that buckwheat will not be so tasty that you can eat a lot of it. The approximate norm is 1 cup of steamed cereal every 2-3 hours.

The rice fasting day consists of eating 150 grams of unpolished rice, cooked in water without salt, per day. This amount of rice must be eaten per day, divided into three servings. You can season the rice with cinnamon, grated apple, carrot or chopped sweet pepper. Sugar is not allowed.

Cleansing fasting days

The goal of such a diet is not so much to maintain or lose weight, but to remove toxins from the body. A similar effect can be achieved with carbohydrate fasting, but the diet below is more varied and easier to accept by the body.

This should be light food consumed to suppress hunger. It is necessary to eat minimal portions without oversaturating the body. It is necessary to exclude proteins, fats and easily digestible carbohydrates.

On cleansing fasting days, the diet is based on:

• vegetables and herbs growing outdoors - selection is made according to the “tops and roots” principle;
• vegetable juices and mineral water to quench thirst and at the slightest feeling of thirst.

Heat treatment of vegetables is allowed; vegetable soups have a positive effect; it is recommended to start the morning with a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

To overcome hunger, eat small, frequent meals. Increase the amount of fiber in your diet and drink more, because water, filling the stomach, reduces the feeling of hunger. Meals can be repeated every three hours.

Kefir cocktails

Kefir itself tastes good, it saturates well and relieves thirst. However, there are several extremely popular recipes that allow you to diversify the good habit of drinking this drink and gradually get rid of a few extra pounds.

Kefir with spices

Add a teaspoon of finely chopped ginger root, a quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and red pepper on the tip of a knife to a glass of kefir. Dilute with 1-2 tablespoons of drinking water and mix the drink thoroughly.

Kefir with honey

This cocktail can be drunk as a snack or dessert. It is enough to add a tablespoon of natural honey, a teaspoon of chopped ginger root, a slice of lemon and a pinch of cinnamon to a glass of kefir. Add some water and mix well.

Kefir with apples

This drink can perfectly replace dinner and get rid of hunger during the day. Grate 4-5 green sour apples and mix with a glass of kefir, adding a pinch of cinnamon.

Fasting kefir day for weight loss

In addition to the kefir fasting day itself, when you drink exclusively kefir, many variations of such kefir fasting have appeared. We will tell you the most popular of them, which also help to perfectly cleanse the body.

Kefir-curd day

Here you are allowed to consume no more than 400 g of low-fat cottage cheese and 1.5 liters of kefir per day. However, cottage cheese can be combined with honey or fresh berries, and kefir can be used to make kefir cocktails for weight loss.

Kefir with fruits and/or vegetables

With this version of the fasting day, you are allowed to eat any permitted vegetables and fruits - all no more than 1 kg per day. In addition, you need to drink 1-1.5 liters of low-fat kefir.

Oatmeal-kefir day

The combination of kefir and oatmeal is a kind of “scrub” for the body, which perfectly cleanses the gastrointestinal tract. Soak 4-5 tablespoons of oatmeal in cold drinking water in advance. During a fasting day, add a tablespoon of oatmeal to kefir at each kefir meal. In addition, you can add chopped permitted fruits, berries, and honey.

And, of course, the classic version of a fasting day with a fermented milk drink is to drink exclusively low-fat kefir throughout the day, no more than 2 liters. In addition to this, with this and with any other option, it is recommended to drink a lot of water, green or herbal tea without sugar, then weight loss will be most noticeable and effective.

Gentle options

The classic kefir fasting day menu, when only water and fermented milk drinks are allowed, gives maximum results. But due to the paucity of food, not everyone manages to withstand the required 24 hours. If for some reason the hard option does not suit you, you can choose a more gentle diet.

On kefir and cottage cheese

Kefir-curd unloading is suitable for lovers of dairy products who want to lose excess weight. During the day, it is permissible to eat 400 grams of cottage cheese, drink 1.5 liters of fermented milk drink and the same amount of water, mineral water or green tea.

Sample menu for the day

Breakfast:

• low-fat cottage cheese - 3 tablespoons, you can add a little natural honey to it;
• 1 glass of kefir.

Dinner:

• curd and kefir “cocktail”.

To prepare it, mix 3 tablespoons of cottage cheese with a glass of kefir. To improve the taste of the dish, add a tablespoon of your favorite berries or dried apricots.

Dinner:

• 100 grams of cottage cheese;
• 1 glass of kefir.

Snacks between meals:

• kefir.

And buckwheat

Buckwheat in combination with kefir gives an amazing effect, and you don’t have to starve. The buckwheat-kefir fasting day menu may be different.

Option #1

1. Before going to bed, pour 160 grams of buckwheat with 120 ml of boiling water. Cover the container with a lid and wrap it with a towel.
2. In the morning, divide the porridge into 5 servings.
3. Eat throughout the day at regular intervals, washed down with kefir. During breaks, drink water or herbal tea.

Option No. 2

1. The night before, pour 330 grams of buckwheat with half a liter of low-fat kefir.
2. In the morning, divide the resulting mass into 5-6 parts. This is the porridge you should eat throughout the day.
3. During breaks, have snacks - drink a glass of fermented milk drink. Do not forget also that you need to drink at least 1.5 liters of liquid.

And bran

Kefir-bran unloading is suitable for those who are not ready to drink only kefir. Such a diet makes the gastrointestinal tract work properly, rids the body of waste and toxins, and, as a result, the ill-fated kilograms disappear for a long time. Please note that on a fasting day it is better to stay at home, since these products have a laxative effect.

For breakfast, lunch and dinner, eat 2 tablespoons of bran and wash it down with a glass of kefir; in between, drink water and a fermented milk drink. The daily intake of kefir is 1.5 liters, water – a little less.

And oatmeal

Oatmeal is great for unloading. It contains vitamins and elements necessary for life, and if you combine it with fermented milk drinks, the result can be completely surprising.

For making oatmeal

1. The night before, pour 200 grams of whole grain oatmeal with three glasses of boiling water.
2. Cover the container with a blanket and leave overnight.
3. In the morning, divide into 3 servings. This is your breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Drink the first glass of kefir half an hour before breakfast, similar snacks should be arranged between main meals, the last 200 ml should be taken no later than 20:00. Remember that in addition to this, you should drink one and a half liters of unsweetened and non-carbonated liquid.

And apples

Apples contain a lot of useful elements and vitamins; they also contain fiber, which keeps you feeling full. That's why the apple-kefir diet is so popular among dreamers of a luxurious figure. The results of such a day are excellent - often the weight reaches 1.5 kg.

To unload, prepare 5 medium apples of unsweetened varieties (Grenny Smith, Simirenko, Grushovka, Antonovka, etc. are suitable) and 1.5 liters of fermented milk product. Divide the food into 5 equal portions and consume throughout the day, taking equal breaks between meals.

An interesting dish for apple kefir day

1. Cut the apple into small slices, remembering to remove the seeds and seeds.
2. Pour in 200 ml of kefir. Stir. A delicious and very healthy salad is ready!

And bananas

Many people talk about the high calorie content of bananas; in fact, this tropical fruit is considered an ideal product for unloading. It contains a lot of dietary fiber, which speeds up the digestion of food and improves intestinal motility, and the fructose it contains kills cravings for sweets.

During the day you need to eat 3 bananas (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and drink up to one and a half liters of a drink with a minimum percentage of fat content, divided into 5-6 servings. At the same time, you can not just eat fruits and drink a fermented milk drink, but also prepare interesting cocktails and salads from the ingredients.

Banana salad

Take:

• 1 banana;
• 200 ml kefir.

1. Cut the fruit into small cubes.
2. Pour in the drink and stir well.

Banana kefir smoothie

You will need the same:

• 1 banana;
• 200 ml kefir.

1. Peel the banana and place in a blender.
2. Pour in the fermented milk product and beat well.

The results of such a day make up for all the difficulties experienced - according to reviews, it takes up to 1.5 kg.

And grapefruit

Grapefruit contains pectins, which are able to “deceive” the stomach, creating a feeling of fullness. That is why the fruit is recommended to be included in the diet of those who dream of getting rid of a couple of kilograms. Remember that citrus is contraindicated for high acidity, hepatitis, cystitis, gastritis and stomach ulcers. You should also avoid it if you are allergic to citrus fruits.

During the day, drink 200 ml of kefir every 2-3 hours, eat a slice of grapefruit during breaks, and do not forget to drink plenty of fluids. The last meal is no later than 19:00.

And strawberries

There is another tasty variation of kefir relief that allows the use of strawberries. The berry contains a lot of vitamin C, elements necessary for the body, and fiber. Strawberries improve intestinal motility and cleanse the blood, so a fasting day will benefit not only your figure, but also your skin (it will help get rid of acne). If you are allergic to red foods or berries, then unfortunately you will have to look for other options.

For a day you will need 400 grams of strawberries and 1.5 liters of drink, divide the ingredients into 5-6 parts and consume during the day. It is advisable to eat the strawberries whole, but if you wish, you can prepare a strawberry-kefir cocktail by grinding the ingredients in a blender.

And cucumbers

I can't think of a better way to unload for the summer. For the day, prepare a liter of low-fat fermented milk drink and 1 kilogram of cucumbers, it is better, of course, if they are grown on your own plot.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of cucumbers and kefir. It is not at all necessary to limit yourself to individual consumption of these products; show your imagination and prepare salads, cocktails from them; it is not forbidden to even add herbs, fresh bell peppers, carrots, cottage cheese and feta cheese to them. Drink 150-200 ml of kefir as a snack.

And fiber

Fiber is an essential ingredient in the diet of those who adhere to proper nutrition. It gives strength and at the same time normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which means it is considered an excellent prevention of excess weight. There is even an interesting variation of unloading that involves the use of fiber.

At intervals of 3-3.5 hours, you should drink 200 ml of kefir with 2 teaspoons of fiber added to it. During breaks, drink water, green tea or herbal infusions.

And the chicken

Fasting days on meat and kefir are well tolerated. This mix promotes digestion, so you can lose several kilograms without tormenting yourself with hunger. To carry out a fasting day you will need 250 grams of boiled chicken fillet. Divide the meat into 3 servings and eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wash down each meal with a glass of drink, it is also suitable as a snack. Nutritionists do not insist on mandatory consumption of 2 liters of fluid per day, but, nevertheless, there is no need to neglect water, green tea and herbal decoctions.

And chocolate

Even chocoholics can not give up their favorite treat and at the same time spend a fasting day. The maximum daily portion is 15 pieces of natural dark chocolate, the share of cocoa beans in which is at least 72%.

For breakfast, eat 7 pieces of chocolate and drink a glass of kefir, the lunch menu is similar, but for dinner and during snacks it is better to get by with only a fermented milk drink. Don't forget about water and green tea.

And okroshka

You can even have a fasting day with okroshka, but not with kvass, but with kefir. This dish contains all the necessary vitamins and microelements, in addition, it perfectly cools on a hot day and most importantly:

• removes excess fluid from the body;
• cleanses of toxins;
• gives a feeling of lightness;
• normalizes intestinal microflora;
• relieves constipation.

Secrets of creating dietary okroshka

1. For cooking, use only vegetables with a minimum starch content - radishes, turnips, cucumbers, greens, but it is advisable to avoid potatoes.
2. Sausage should be replaced with boiled beef or chicken breast.
3. Buy low-fat fermented milk drink and dilute it with water.
4. It is better to avoid salt.
5. Sour cream and mayonnaise cannot be added to diet okroshka, but you have the right to replace them with natural yogurt.

How to prepare okroshka for a fasting day

You will need:

• boiled meat – 300 grams;
• fresh cucumbers – 250 grams;
• radishes – 150 grams;
• chicken eggs – 2 pieces;
• kefir – 1 liter;
• water – 300 ml;
• greens (parsley, dill) - to taste.

1. Wash the greens. Chop finely.
2. Cut the meat into cubes.
3. Chop hard-boiled eggs.
4. Grate the cucumbers.
5. Chop the radishes in the same way.
6. Dilute kefir with water and season okroshka with it. Stir.

The prepared portion of okroshka should be eaten in 4 servings. During attacks of hunger, it is not forbidden to drink a little kefir. Don't forget to also stay hydrated.

Cinnamon

Kefir with the addition of a pinch of cinnamon is an effective fat-burning cocktail. It has been proven that spices speed up metabolism, stimulate the breakdown of fat cells, cleanse the body and give a charge of vigor and strength. If you want to lose a few extra pounds, try this fasting day option.

5-6 times a day, at regular intervals, drink a glass of the drink mixed in a blender with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Don't forget about your drinking regime.

With ginger

Kefir, as well as ginger, activate metabolic processes, so they are excellent as products for unloading.

You will need 1.5 liters of fermented milk drink and 3 teaspoons of ground ginger; if you wish, you can literally take a pinch of black pepper. Prepare a cocktail from these ingredients, divide into 5-6 servings and drink throughout the day. In addition to a cocktail, quench your thirst with plain or mineral water, tea, but not black.

List of approved products

The most necessary product for such a fasting day is kefir, preferably of medium strength and 1% fat content.

If it seems to you that you are not able to eat only kefir throughout the day, then it doesn’t matter! It is allowed, and it is very tasty, to combine kefir with fruits and berries: apples, peaches, pears, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries are ideal.

Also, in addition to kefir, during such a fasting day you can eat vegetables: lettuce leaves, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes.

Cottage cheese is an excellent addition to kefir. On a fasting day, it is recommended to eat low-fat cottage cheese.

Among other things, you can add natural honey, dried fruits, and various spices (cinnamon, vanilla, natural aromatic herbs, pepper) to your dishes.

Table of permitted products

Kefir-fruit diet menu for 1 day

The classic menu of the kefir-fruit diet is based on kefir and apples - these products are always available at every turn. It will take 1 liter. kefir and 4 apples, preferably green, but red is also possible.

Every 2 hours you need to drink a glass (20 ml) of kefir or eat an apple, alternating kefir and apples. The fasting day begins and ends with kefir.

At 7.00 the first glass of kefir (200 ml), at 9.00 we eat an apple, at 11.00 kefir, at 13.00 an apple, at 15.00 kefir, 17.00 an apple, at 19.00 kefir, at 21.00 the last apple and at 23.00 the rest of the kefir.

Time intervals can be either increased or decreased within 1.5-2.5 hours (for example, during a lunch break or before bed). You can skip any meal - this will not affect the result.

List of prohibited products

The list of prohibited foods during a fasting day on this miraculous drink is quite extensive: there are no concessions here, since you only have a day to cleanse the body.

For example, sweet drinks and coffee are absolutely prohibited. Such drinks should be replaced with regular drinking water or herbal, green tea without sugar.

In addition, during the fasting day you cannot eat various sausages, smoked meats, semi-finished products, fast food, flour, and fried foods.

You need to eat only natural, plant-based foods, such as vegetables and fruits.

Also, under no circumstances combine kefir with alcoholic drinks, as this can cause stomach discomfort.

Table of prohibited products

Contraindications for the kefir-fruit diet

The diet cannot be carried out: 1. if there is lactose intolerance in fermented milk products. If you have such intolerance, then we carry out a diet on lactose-free products 2. during pregnancy 3. with deep depression 4. if you have recently had surgical operations on the abdominal organs 5. during breastfeeding 6. with diabetes 7. with high physical stress 8. for hypertension 9. for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract 10. for heart or renal failure (impaired function) 11. for pancreatitis 12. for bulimia and anorexia.

In some of the listed cases, a kefir-fruit fasting day is possible with prior medical consultation.

In any case, you should consult a doctor before starting a diet.

In case of failure

Of course, on a fasting day, a breakdown is likely, since throughout the day you do not eat your usual food. Most often, when unloading, a breakdown occurs in the evening, which is doubly unpleasant: you endured it all day, did not deviate from the plan, regularly drank kefir, and in the evening you could not stand it.

In this case, do not cut from the shoulder! If you start to feel very hungry, do not eat a sandwich or sweets. In such a case, stock up on low-fat cottage cheese, which can be mixed with honey and, for example, dried fruits. You can also make yourself a fruit or vegetable salad – you can fill yourself up perfectly with such dishes without harming your figure.

However, if you violated the rules of the fasting day and ate a forbidden dish, we advise you to fast again with a fermented milk drink a few days later, trying to complete the task.

Rules

The best results of unloading are noted by women who know how to do it correctly and how much kefir and liquid to drink during the day. Here are a few rules that will help you achieve excellent results.

1. Use a product with a minimum percentage of fat content, the shelf life of which does not exceed 5 days.
2. Follow the drinking regime - on a fasting day you need to drink 2-2.5 liters of liquid. Choose unsweetened and non-carbonated drinks, such as mineral water, green tea, and herbal infusions.
3. Eat 5-6 times a day, take equal breaks between meals.
4. Eliminate sugar and salt from the menu - the former does not allow the fermented milk product to work fully, the latter prevents the release of liquid.
5. Avoid physical activity, give up intense mental work, but walks in the park will only be beneficial.
6. Do not overeat the day before, eat light foods - vegetables, low-fat meat broths, drink plenty of fluids. The day after fasting, you should also not go heavy on food. To maintain the result of unloading, include steamed vegetables, lean meat, natural juices, and green tea in your nutrition program.

Exit from fasting day

The next morning after a kefir fasting day, drink a glass of water. Half an hour after this, your breakfast should consist, for the most part, of light, low-fat foods: you can eat vegetables, fruits, eggs, cottage cheese.

During the day you should also not eat heavy food: eat light soups, vegetables, cereals, lean meat or fish. It will be useful if you introduce into your diet the habit of drinking a glass of kefir daily before bed or as a snack.

Also, over time, give up heavy, fatty and high-calorie foods. If all these conditions are met, the result of fasting days will be most noticeable.

Menu options for kefir-fruit fasting day

All options use a different composition of products and you can choose according to your taste preferences.

1. Kefir-fruit diet for 1 day with cucumbers and radishes

- on the menu for 1 l. kefir, add 2 medium-sized fresh cucumbers and 5-7 radishes. Compared to the traditional menu, instead of an apple we eat a cucumber or 2-3 radishes alternately. As an option, you can make a salad from vegetables (do not add salt; if you don’t like it at all, you can add a little low-calorie soy sauce).

2. Kefir-fruit diet for 1 day with cabbage and carrots

- to 1 l. kefir, add 2 carrots and 200-300 g of cabbage. As in the previous version, instead of an apple we eat carrots and cabbage salad. You can also make a salad for the whole day from carrots and cabbage (do not add salt; in extreme cases, you can add a little soy sauce).

3. Kefir-fruit diet for 1 day with kiwi and tangerines

— add 2 kiwis and 2 tangerines to the menu. Every 2 hours we drink a glass of kefir, kiwi, and tangerine. We start and end the day with a glass of kefir.

4. Kefir-fruit diet for 1 day with tomatoes and cucumbers

— add 2 tomatoes and 2 medium-sized cucumbers to the menu. Every 2 hours we eat a glass of kefir, a tomato, and a cucumber.

5. Kefir-fruit diet for 1 day with currants and pears

- add 2 pears and 1 glass of fresh currants (you can also use any other berries - except grapes). Every 2 hours we consume a glass of kefir, a pear, and half a glass of currants.

6. Kefir-fruit diet for 1 day with peaches and nectarines

— add 2 peaches and 2 nectarines to the menu. Every 2 hours we consume kefir, peach, and nectarine alternately.

The benefits and harms of kefir fasting day

The benefits of kefir

This fermented milk drink has a large number of properties useful for healing, cleansing and losing weight:

• Contains lactocultures of probiotics and bacteria similar to those that inhabit the intestinal microflora and absorb fiber, minerals, vitamins and microelements.
• Helps the body maintain normal digestion - the key to strong immunity.
• Ideal for those who have problems with excess weight.
• It has a bactericidal effect and inhibits the growth of pathogenic putrefactive microorganisms.
• Normalizes the composition and consistency of blood, regulates blood pressure.
• Relieves swelling and removes excess fluid from the body.
• Acts as a regulator of digestive processes and a mild laxative.
• Approved for use by everyone, including pregnant and lactating women, as well as children from 6-7 months and the elderly.

Doctors about kefir and kefir fasting days: video

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Follow these simple tips to achieve the body of your dreams:

• For a kefir fasting day, choose kefir with a minimum shelf life.
• It is not forbidden to combine kefir with unsweetened fruits, vegetables, cottage cheese, but it is important to monitor the calorie content: during a fasting day on a fermented milk drink, you can eat no more than 700 kcal per day.
• Be sure to drink water, because kefir works even more effectively when combined with regular drinking water.
• Don't sit still: walk, swim, ride a bike. But heavy physical activity during the kefir fasting day is prohibited.
• It is recommended to carry out a kefir fasting day no more than once every 1-2 weeks.

During pregnancy

Pregnant women are not forbidden to have fasting days, but before doing so, they should consult a doctor so as not to harm the baby. Often, gynecologists themselves suggest that expectant mothers include kefir days in their schedule.

Indications for unloading on kefir for pregnant women are:

• excessive weight gain;
• gestosis;
• swelling;
• a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.

Kefir days are aimed at cleansing the intestines; they also help remove excess fluid from the body, thereby preventing swelling. Despite the effectiveness of such unloading, it is not recommended to carry it out before the 28th week of pregnancy, since only by this time all the baby’s organs are formed, and any restriction in food will no longer harm him. Even in the absence of contraindications, it is undesirable to practice mononutrition more than once a week. And in any case, be sure to consult your doctor before making changes to your usual diet.

Fasting day on kefir, reviews and results

Based on the opinion of many nutritionists, regular kefir fasting days help normalize the functioning of the digestive system, rid the body of toxins and waste, and promote natural weight loss.

Reviews about the kefir fasting day from both nutritionists and patients are positive: it is easy to carry out, and the main ingredient is always available. The results after a fasting day depend solely on the characteristics of the individual person. However, if you regularly carry out such fasting days, the result will be clearly visible after a few months.

• “... Kefir is my favorite way to cleanse the body without much harm. I have been using such fasting days consistently for several years, 2-3 times a month. During this time, I lost about 10 kg without fasting, daily gym and restrictions. Of course, physical activity should not be completely excluded. For example, I am an amateur dancer. Besides fasting days, I often drink kefir as a snack or before bed. I also like the beneficial effect of the drink on the skin: due to the fact that the body is cleansed, the skin is also cleansed. In general, kefir relief is a great benefit for the body”;
• “...I really liked the kefir relief. After it there is such lightness in the body! And this is real weight loss in one day. Maybe by 1 kg, but then this weight did not return. This means that if you take such deloading as a habit, the results will be excellent: you can gradually lose weight well and change your appearance for the better.”

What result should you expect?

Weekly fasting days can gradually get you in shape, slim and cleanse your body. At the same time, it is important not to abuse harmful foods and, if possible, exercise. According to reviews from supporters of this diet, you can lose up to 1 kg of weight per day. Constant adherence to kefir fasting will give a feeling of lightness and improve intestinal function. In addition, the condition of the skin on your face will improve significantly.