“Brush” salad for weight loss: beneficial properties, how to use, reviews

Author: Kristina Lobanovskaya, doctor, practicing nutritionist Article updated: 11/10/2020

In official and folk medicine, since the time of Hippocrates, food has been considered medicine. When used correctly, it can be used to treat and prevent various diseases, strengthen health and immunity, prolong youth, maintain slimness and an attractive appearance. Food of plant origin is considered the most useful, because there is no better healer than nature itself. At the same time, there are recipes that allow you to achieve comprehensive results in terms of healing, rejuvenation and normalization of body weight. These include the “Brush” salad, which is very common in dietary nutrition for weight loss and cleansing the body. This dish helps not only to get rid of fat deposits, but also to remove toxins, normalizing intestinal function, which helps improve digestion, strengthen the immune system and gain energy.

Useful properties of “Brush” salad for weight loss

The name “Brush” (or often used “Broom”) is a reflection of the main purpose of this salad. First of all, it is used to cleanse the intestines and “sweep out” everything unnecessary from it, due to which many other useful processes in the body are launched. The classic recipe includes 3 main components - raw beets, carrots and cabbage, taken in equal proportions. These vegetables provide a large amount of fiber, and it is their coarse fibers that contribute to the most effective intestinal cleansing. There are also other varieties of Panicle, but they all consist exclusively of raw vegetables or fruits, so regardless of the recipe chosen, the results on the gastrointestinal tract remain the same.

In addition, using “Brush” salad for weight loss has a number of other advantages, including:

rapid weight loss - you can get rid of an average of 1 extra kilogram per day;
elimination of dysbacteriosis and improvement of intestinal microflora due to the removal of undigested food debris and other toxins;
establishment of digestive processes, normalization of stool;
ensuring more complete absorption of vitamins, minerals and nutrients from food by improving the functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract;
removing excess fluid and getting rid of puffiness, which is the result of reducing the consumption of salt, which is not used in the “Metelka” recipes;
increased performance, improved well-being, lightness in the body;
the ability to select the appropriate option from the proposed set of recipes.

Important! The greatest benefit of the “Brush” salad for weight loss is that it has low calorie content, but at the same time saturates well and allows you to maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time. This makes it an ideal dietary product with many beneficial properties.

However, to obtain the greatest effect when using this product, you should take into account some nuances:

the energy value of the dish as a whole depends not only on the main ingredients, but also on the chosen dressing, so vegetable oil should be used in a minimal amount, but not completely abandoned;
Regardless of the choice of recipe, none of them involves the use of heat-treated components or flavoring additives (salt, sugar);
During the period of losing weight on the “Brush” salad, you should increase the volume of clean water you drink to 2 liters per day, while eliminating any sweet drinks.

The effectiveness of this method of weight loss is explained by the fact that such cuts can be consumed in unlimited quantities. This eliminates the appearance of a debilitating feeling of hunger, but the number of calories received from such food remains very low. At the same time, the body is provided with many of the microelements necessary for its full functioning. And the absence of easily digestible carbohydrates in the diet and a mild laxative effect ensures the fastest possible breakdown of fat deposits with the simultaneous removal of their breakdown products, excess fluid and everything unnecessary from the intestines.

It is impossible to say exactly how much weight you can lose on such a diet. It all depends not only on the amount of slagging in the intestines, the amount of extra pounds and the reasons for their appearance, but also on lifestyle, the amount of physical activity, the severity and duration of the diet. On average, the weight can range from 4 to 8 kg per week.

In addition, if there is no need to lose weight, the “Brush” salad can only be used to cleanse the intestines after holiday feasts or for fasting days in order to prevent weight gain. It is also recommended to periodically include it in the diet for the overall health of the body, strengthening the immune system and improving the condition of the digestive system. However, you should not get too carried away with such a diet, so as not to harm your health. After all, what is medicine in small doses can become poison in large quantities.

Benefit

Useful properties of salad:

Improving the digestion process - food is absorbed better, constipation goes away, heaviness in the stomach and bloating disappear.
Decreased appetite.
Saturation with useful microelements, which are contained in large quantities in all components of the dish. This has a beneficial effect on the functioning of almost all organs.
Improving blood circulation and functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Losing excess weight.
Improving well-being, establishing a healthy sleep regime.
Removing excess fluid from the body.
Increases hemoglobin levels, so this salad is recommended for all people suffering from anemia.
Improved condition of skin, nails and hair due to getting rid of toxic substances and an abundance of vitamins.
Strengthening the immune system.

Harm

The harm from using “Brush” salad for weight loss manifests itself only in two cases:

when ignoring contraindications to the use of one or more components;
if you violate the rules of the diet and significantly exceed the quantity or duration of taking the product.

Important! Eating too much raw vegetables or fruits with a significant reduction in other foods can lead to nutritional deficiencies. This can be fraught with exacerbation of chronic diseases, the appearance of general weakness and nausea.

In addition, overuse of “Brush” salad when losing weight can provoke other negative consequences, including:

stomach pain, heartburn;
diarrhea, flatulence;
intoxication of the body.

Regular intake of a combination of raw vegetables or fruits gives a mild laxative and diuretic effect. This must be taken into account when following such a diet outside the home, especially during physical labor, on long trips or in other unsuitable conditions.

What do the doctor's say?

The opinion of experts is clear: “Brush” salad is effective for cleansing and healing the body, but only if there are no contraindications due to the person’s health.

Raw beets raise some doubts because, according to progressive research, they contain aggressive substances that disrupt the digestive process and intestinal microflora.

But there are claims that it is in such a combination and quantity as in the “Metelka” salad that it cannot harm the body.

The safety of raw vegetables is confirmed by the experience of many raw foodists.

But doctors at the same time note that, as with everything, moderation is important when consuming cleansing food. Because truly constant stimulation of body cleansing naturally disrupts the peristalsis of the stomach.

Diets

For the purpose of weight loss, “Metelka” can be used as a fasting day menu or as the basis of a dietary diet. In any case, there are several mandatory general rules regarding how to properly take the “Brush” salad for weight loss, regardless of the chosen diet option:

vegetables or fruits must be fresh and preferably home-grown (environmentally friendly);
it is most useful to combine the “Broom” with protein foods - meat, fish, eggs;
you need to have dinner at least 4 hours before bedtime;
the volume of liquid drunk per day should be on average 2 liters, but the exact amount is determined at the rate of 30 ml per 1 kg of body weight;
Alcohol, sweets, flour products should be completely excluded from the menu, and salt consumption should be minimized;
Although most methods usually do not limit the amount of cutting, as a rule, 1.5 kg of products, divided into 5 equal portions, is enough for 1 day.

To get the maximum benefit from the diet, you must follow all the recommendations below for each dietary program regarding how to properly prepare the “Brush” salad for weight loss, how to consume it and what is best to combine such a dish with.

Express diet

The strictest and shortest diet is designed for 3 days and allows you to lose up to 3 extra pounds. During this period, you can eat mainly the vegetable version of “Brush”, supplementing the diet with one of the permitted products, fermented milk products and fruits (it is better to take apples and citrus fruits). The daily amount of a main dish is 1.5 kg, an additional one – 0.5 kg.

The scheme for express weight loss using the “Brush” salad depends on your goals:

if during this period you need to lose maximum weight, then the diet should be supplemented only with protein foods;
if you want to cleanse your intestines and lose a little weight, you can add stewed vegetables, cottage cheese and fruits to the menu.

In any diet, you must drink a lot of water and green tea. This will make the weight loss process as fast and safe as possible.

The menu for each of the three days includes 5 techniques of “Metelka”:

3 main ones, to which additional products are added;
plus 2 independent snacks.

An approximate scheme for introducing additional products into main meals may be as follows:

First day:

breakfast - boiled chicken breast;
lunch - vegetable celery soup with carrots, onions, cauliflower and herbs;
dinner - 250 ml of kefir.

Second:

breakfast - smoothie of 1 apple and 1 orange;
lunch - boiled fish;
dinner - 250 ml of yoghurt with bran.

Third:

breakfast - 2 apples;
lunch - 1 banana;
dinner - 2 grapefruits.

To simplify this option for losing weight on the “Brush” salad, it is recommended to chop the vegetables for it in the morning and distribute the resulting volume into 5 servings. You also need to prepare additional dishes in advance, which will free up time during the day.

In a more stringent version of the express diet, it is necessary to exclude the intake of all foods except “Melka” and protein foods. In this case, it is recommended to supplement the salad with boiled chicken breast or white fish - 150–200 g for each meal (but not more than 500 g per day). To avoid negative health consequences, eating only “Brush” without introducing additional dishes is allowed exclusively as a menu for one fasting day.

"Panicle"

The classic version of the Panicle diet lasts 7 days, during which you should also follow a 5-meal diet, but chopped vegetables are combined with additional dishes at each meal. An approximate menu for a week (in addition to 300 g of “Metelka”) could be like this:

Monday:

breakfast - 1 orange or fresh juice;
lunch - 1 apple;
lunch - 200 ml of light vegetable soup;
afternoon snack - 2 whole grain breads;
dinner - 2 boiled eggs.

Tuesday:

breakfast - 200 ml of yogurt;
lunch - 1 grapefruit;
lunch - 150 g of boiled turkey or chicken;
afternoon snack - 30 g bran bread;
dinner - 1 apple.

Wednesday:

breakfast - 150 ml of oatmeal with water;
lunch - 2 whole grain breads;
lunch - 100 g steamed veal;
afternoon snack - 1 egg;
dinner - 1 citrus.

Thursday:

breakfast - omelet from the whites of 2 eggs;
lunch - 1 grapefruit;
lunch - 150 g of boiled hake;
afternoon snack - 1 apple;
dinner - 200 ml of yoghurt with bran.

Friday:

breakfast - 100 g of baked pumpkin;
lunch – 1 egg;
lunch - 200 ml of celery soup with meatballs;
afternoon snack - 50 g of cottage cheese;
dinner - 1 egg.

Saturday:

breakfast - 50 g of cottage cheese;
lunch - 1 large apple;
lunch - 150 g steamed breast;
afternoon snack – 1 egg;
dinner – 250 ml of kefir.

Sunday:

breakfast – 250 ml of yogurt;
lunch – 1 orange;
lunch - 150 g of steamed pollock;
afternoon snack - 30 g whole grain bread;
dinner – 50 g of cottage cheese.

If such a menu is too strict, you can eat sliced meat only for dinner, and during the day eat as usual, but better with healthy food. With this version of the diet, you can lose 2-3 kg of excess weight in a week.

Elena Malysheva

One of the varieties of the “Brush” salad diet for weight loss was developed by a team of nutritionists led by Elena Malysheva. This technique is quite gentle and allows you to lose up to 5 kg in the 10 days for which it is designed.

The principle of nutrition is to alternate carbohydrate and protein days. In this case, each of the diets is compiled as follows:

on carbohydrate days you can only eat fruit or vegetable “Pastel” (1–1.5 kg);
The protein day menu should consist of 750 g of boiled chicken, 2 boiled eggs and greens.

This diet is relatively poor because it lacks many important foods for humans. Therefore, you can stick to this menu for no longer than 10 days and only for completely healthy people. Since the breakdown of a large amount of protein releases many toxins, during the diet you need to consume at least 2 liters of liquid, which will remove all excess.

Losing weight on the “Brush” salad results in fairly rapid weight loss, so it is extremely important to exit this process correctly in order to maintain the achieved results. It is well known that the main disadvantage of express diets is the high probability of regaining lost kilograms. To avoid such an effect, the transition to the usual diet should last twice as long as the dietary course itself.

So, after eating the “Brush” salad for 3 days for weight loss, you need to gradually switch to a nutritious diet within a week, adding new healthy foods to the menu every day. It is advisable to exclude sweets and other sources of “empty calories” - they can be added only after the end of the week, and in the first half of the day and in limited quantities. It is also impossible to reduce physical activity, or even better, to gradually increase it along with an increase in the calorie content of the daily diet in order to maintain a calorie deficit.

In the same way, it is necessary to leave the weekly “Metelka”, but for at least 14 days. From Malysheva’s system, based on protein-carbohydrate alternation, the transition to the usual menu is carried out somewhat differently. The alternation of carbohydrate and protein days remains the same, only some changes are made to the diet:

complex carbohydrates are gradually introduced into the protein menu; I started with oatmeal for breakfast, vegetables for lunch and fruits as snacks;
on carbohydrate days, proteins are slowly added - fermented milk products for breakfast and dinner, a little boiled breast or fish for lunch.

This gradual transition is carried out until the diet becomes mixed, balanced and as complete as possible. In this case, recovery can last for 3–4 weeks, which is guaranteed to ensure the preservation of the achieved body weight.

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How to use?

The most common ways to use the Panicle salad are:

Fasting day, during which you need to eat up to 1 kg of food and nothing more. On such days you are allowed to drink water and unsweetened green tea in unlimited quantities.
Three-day mono-diet with the same menu as on the fasting day. At the same time, you can prepare the salad according to different recipes to diversify the menu.
Follow a balanced healthy diet for a week, during which you need to have dinner with this salad. After the end of the week, it is important to continue to maintain proper nutrition - the process of losing weight will continue to occur.

Recipes

There are several recipes for “Brush” salad, which differ in the set of ingredients and the composition of the dressing. Therefore, if for some reason beets or cabbage are not suitable, you should choose the option with celery or assorted fruits. To make your diet more varied, you can alternate recipes.

Classical

Initially, there was one recipe for “Brush” salad for weight loss, which included completely simple ingredients that are present in every kitchen - beets, carrots and raw cabbage. Over time, other options appeared, but the first classic recipe is considered the most common and most useful. This dish has a bright taste, saturates well and has a lot of useful properties.

Important! You shouldn’t give up refueling to reduce calories. Vegetable oil promotes better absorption of vegetables, significantly increases the taste and nutritional value of the salad.

You should not salt the cuts. It is better to use lemon or lime juice and spices - basil, thyme, ground pepper, nutmeg, etc. To obtain 1.5 kg of salad you will need 500 g of each vegetable and 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil and lemon (lime) juice. Spices are added to taste.

Before preparing the Panicle, you need to chop the ingredients into strips (shred the cabbage, grate the beets and carrots). Then mix in an enamel or glass container, season, transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate.

Celery

This variation of the recipe uses fresh cucumbers and celery stalks in equal proportions, as well as dill, parsley, arugula and celery to taste. The principles of preparing and dressing this salad are the same as the classic “Metelka”.

Celery has a powerful cleansing effect, normalizes intestinal activity and at the same time has a fresh, spicy aroma that gives the salad a special charm. It is recommended to consume the prepared slices immediately, then it retains all the vitamins and delicate taste. Therefore, when using this version of the “Brush” salad for weight loss, it should not be prepared for future use.

Fruit

Using the fruity version of “Metelka” is ideal for those who find it difficult to live without sweets. This option also consists of three main components - kiwi, oranges and apples, taken in equal quantities.

To obtain the daily intake of assorted fruit weighing 1.5 kg, you need to take 0.5 kg of each fruit, cut them into cubes, add 2 tbsp. l. raw oatmeal and 1 tbsp. l. honey and lemon juice. The mixture should be prepared in enamel or glass containers so that the fruit pieces do not darken. Also, for this purpose, during the cutting process, you need to immediately add lemon juice.

Contraindications

The “Brush” salad diet for weight loss is quite strict and low-calorie, and some components of the main dish can have a very strong effect on the body. Therefore, this technique has a number of contraindications, which include the following conditions:

gastrointestinal diseases (tendency to gas, indigestion, stomach pain, gastritis);
diabetes, pancreatitis, other disorders of the pancreas;
renal failure, urolithiasis;
infectious diseases;
reduced immunity;
antibiotic treatment;
pregnancy, breastfeeding;
old age (after 65 years).

Also, eating “Brush” salad for weight loss is contraindicated if you have an intolerance to vegetables or fruits that are cut components.

Since Panicle has a fairly strong effect on the body, before eating to lose weight, you need to make sure there are no contraindications. To do this, it is recommended to consult a doctor, as some diseases may be hidden.

Reviews and results of losing weight

Ekaterina, 35 years old, Omsk

When following any diet, I absolutely cannot tolerate hunger. Therefore, I always choose dietary programs in which you can eat some product unlimitedly, even if it is bland and quickly becomes boring. For a long time I used buckwheat with kefir, and when I got really tired of this diet, I decided to look for a replacement. That’s when I read about the “Brush” salad for weight loss, the reviews of which were extremely positive and very impressive. At first I tried to use it as a menu for one-day fasting. I really liked it because the dish has a rich taste, unlike any buckwheat at all. Now, periodically, as needed, I switch to this diet, alternating between different diet options - from 3-day to 10-day. I am very pleased with the results, because on average, almost a kilogram of weight is lost in 1 day.

Alisa, 22 years old, Ekaterinburg

For me, losing weight on the “Brush” salad is a universal solution to the problem of losing and maintaining weight. I switch to such a diet when I see that I have begun to gain weight, or simply after the holidays, in order to prevent weight gain due to overeating. At the same time as changing my diet, I increase my physical activity, and the results appear in just a few days. Most often I use the classic version of the “Metelka” diet program with 5 meals a day. It is quite easily tolerated, allowing you to lose about 5 kg in a week.

Elena, 29 years old, Balashikha

I eat the “Brush” salad instead of dinner from time to time when I notice that the scale arrow begins to move up. I use different variations of recipes, but my favorite is the fruit platter. Although vegetable varieties are also good in their own way. And if you alternate such dishes, the weight loss process is not only fast, but also quite varied. With this approach, you don’t get tired of using “Metelka”, which makes it easy to tolerate dietary restrictions. Usually 7-10 days are enough for me to easily lose a couple of kilograms, and after finishing the course I don’t need to waste time on a gradual recovery, because I don’t change my diet. And another big plus is that you get used to a light dinner and get rid of the “night gluttons.”