Maggi diet for 2 weeks: menu, table, reviews, products for the first and second week

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The Maggi diet has been at the top of the list of the most popular weight loss methods for decades. There were many possible answers to the question of why this very limited way of eating has such a name. The most plausible version is about the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who got rid of extra pounds in this way.

Whether this is true or not, only Margaret herself knows. In any case, the following material will examine in detail the Maggi diet with lists of prohibited and permitted foods and the correct way out of it. And of course, like any diet, the above one assumes a menu consisting exclusively of proper nutrition and, of course, tasty and healthy recipes.

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The principle of the Maggi diet for 14 days is based on the fact that high protein foods have a low glycemic index (GI). In simple terms, this means that foods with a lower GI provide long-lasting satiety, while at the same time suppressing sugar cravings. According to a recent study by the American Society for Clinical Nutrition, increased protein intake suppresses appetite.

The original Maggi diet menu for 2 weeks is based on hard-boiled eggs. Its main rule is the distribution of food and regularity of nutrition. It is also necessary to maintain a drinking regime. And, since there is no effective weight loss without movement, physical activity is the most important part of dieting. An important principle of the Maggi food scheme for 2 weeks is a significant reduction in calorie intake (about 4000 kJ, and sometimes less).

Acceptable and prohibited foods: their energy value

The Maggi diet menu can help you lose weight, reduce fat, and increase blood lipid levels. It helps people control their tastes. The recommended daily intake of protein is 0.8 g/kg body weight, but when losing weight, protein intake should be increased to 1.2-1.4 g/kg with fewer calories from fats and carbohydrates.

Unlike longer-term protein-based diets, Maggi does not have time to enter a state of ketosis when it consumes energy instead of carbohydrates from ketones produced when burning fat.

In contrast to the original Maggi diet for 2 weeks, the menu of the modern version contains, in addition to eggs, other sources of proteins.

Maggi diet with eggs in the original:

Authorized products:

cheese;
fish;
milk and dairy products;
eggs;
soy;
meat;
vegetables;
some fruits;
sometimes nuts and seeds;
clean and lemon water.

Prohibited products:

cereals;
potato;
pasta;
bread;
sweets;
flavored and sweet drinks;
alcohol;
some fruits;
white sugar.

Table of recommended foods on the Maggi diet (menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner) and the number of calories for one day:

Breakfast	Quantity, g	kJ	Protein, g	Carbohydrates, g	Fats, g	Cholesterol, mg
Grapefruit	50	86	0,25	4,80	0,15	0
Eggs	150	1083	19,80	0,90	19,80	870
Coffee (without sugar, milk)	200 ml	0	0	0	0	0
Dinner	Quantity, g	kJ	Protein, g	Carbohydrates, g	Fats, g	Cholesterol, mg
Eggs	150	1083	19,80	0,90	19,80	870
Tomatoes	100	103	1,10	4,60	0,30	0
Coffee (without sugar, milk)	200 ml	0	0	0	0	0
Dinner	Quantity, g	kJ	Protein, g	Carbohydrates, g	Fats, g	Cholesterol, mg
Chicken breast	100	366	18,90	0,30	1,00	50
Salad	100	53	0,70	1,90	0,30	0
Total values	2774	60,55	13,40	41,35	1790
Recommended values	8500 –11000	65 – 80	308 – 386	60 – 85	300

The values show that the amount of energy consumed is significantly reduced, the level of carbohydrates does not contain even 1/10 of the recommended daily dose, protein and fat are normal, and cholesterol is extremely high.

Drinking regime

If you decide to follow the Maggi diet for 2 weeks, the menu table of which is presented above, do not forget about the drinking regime - it is important to avoid dehydration. Avoid mineral waters and alcohol.

Drink unsweetened drinks. The best choice is plain still water, herbal or fruit tea. Coffee is also recommended, but without sugar and milk.

The diet is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, children under 18 years of age, and the elderly.

How does weight loss happen?

The Maggi diet, depending on the chosen option (egg or curd), rebuilds the body’s functioning in a new way. Moreover, this happens gradually, over 2 or 4 weeks.

The result is long-awaited weight loss. And if you understand how this is achieved, you will be able to control the entire process from start to finish, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the fight against excess weight.

Here's how the functioning of your organs will change:

metabolism will speed up;
carbohydrates and fats will begin to be intensively burned;
fatty acids will be decomposed;
proteins, thanks to biotin (a component of the yolk), will be completely absorbed;
the egg will give you a feeling of fullness that will last long enough so that you will not suffer from hunger;
a grapefruit eaten for breakfast along with an egg will prolong it, so that until lunch you will not be drawn to refrigerators and fast foods;
the body will spend a lot of energy digesting eggs (it lasts about 4 hours);
By eating an additional 1 orange daily, you can increase the number of kilograms you lose.

Other processes that will be affected by the egg-curd diet will be a pleasant bonus:

calcium will improve the condition of skin, hair, teeth, bones;
there will be no fatigue and irritation syndrome, since calcium is a source of energy;
muscle mass, despite losing weight, will remain, so that your body will acquire not only harmony, but also beautiful, prominent outlines;
the nervous system will work as before and even better, thanks to the same calcium: irritation, bad mood and depression will not bother you.

Over the course of 4 weeks, you will feel how your body is transforming from the inside, and you will be able to observe the results in the mirror.

1 Week

The most difficult and stressful for the body, which will have to seriously adapt due to the new diet. You may experience slight dizziness and nausea during the day, which should go away after a glass of clean, cool water.

2 week

More calm, since the internal systems of the body are already accustomed to working in a new mode. Here the protein attack is intensified and even more eggs and cottage cheese are introduced into the diet. There may be problems with stool, which can be solved by drinking herbal laxative drinks.

3 week

Humbling and encouraging at the same time. The body submits to the new system of fasting, does not react to it with side effects, and for this you cancel the strict eating schedule and delight your empty stomach with food at any time convenient for you. The week will be difficult not so much for the body as for the person losing weight, since it is at this stage that you want to give up everything and go back to your usual way of life. But the results already visible on the scales force many to go to the bitter end.

4 week

Everything should be in harmony. Those losing weight are satisfied with the results and expect the end of the hunger strike. The body works without interruption.

The Maggi protein diet has been studied thoroughly by specialists, all its variants have been studied, so there can be no doubt about its effectiveness. If all its principles and rules are strictly followed, there will be no failures, and at the finish line you can be truly proud of yourself.

Keep in mind. To lose weight on the Maggi diet, it is useless to use eggs that are more than a week old, since the amino acids from them disappear after this period.

Indications and contraindications

The Maggi menu for 2 weeks is intended for healthy overweight and obese people. It is also suitable for those who want to adapt their diet and lifestyle to healthy standards. But this requires a lot of patience and endurance.

Contraindications:

pregnancy;
lactation;
diabetes;
childhood;
severe mental illness, especially from a number of eating disorders (mental anorexia);
diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart;
disorders of mineral metabolism;
bleeding disorders (including in patients taking Warfarin);
gallstones;
metabolic disorders (eg, phenylketonuria, gout, etc.);
allergy to dietary components.

Some of these groups of people can successfully follow the Maggi diet, but only on the recommendation and under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist.

The benefits and harms of diet

There are no contraindications to the Maggi diet (except for food allergies to any product from the menu). However, if you have health problems, you must consult a doctor before going on a diet - do not engage in amateur activities, you can pay dearly for this. As for the benefits of the diet, it is obvious: it is an excellent cleansing and healing of the body.

After just a few days of the diet, the body begins to feel light and has a lot of energy. And if you follow the entire diet as it should be, as a bonus, the size of your stomach will decrease, which means that it will become physically difficult to eat too much. In addition, since the diet is not short-term, when losing weight, the skin will remain toned - after all, we don’t need sagging and stretch marks, right?

Pros and cons of this nutrition principle

Advantages:

plenty of complete protein;
saturation;
rapid weight loss;
regular meals;
healthy food;
reducing the amount of white sugar and alcohol.

Flaws:

craving for sweets;
monotonous menu;
lack of fiber;
lack of certain vitamins and minerals;
risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease with longer adherence;
unbalanced diet;
risk of developing gout;
increased risk of colon cancer with saturated fat intake;
risk of dehydration;
possible yo-yo effect.

Facts and myths

Today there is a lot of information and recommendations available regarding weight loss, most of which are not based on truth. How to figure this out?

Myth: White wine promotes weight loss

Alcohol while losing weight is not recommended. As a last resort, 200 ml of white wine is allowed, washed down with the same amount of water to prevent dehydration.

Myth: When losing weight, you can consume sweets for diabetics

Products labeled “dia” contain almost the same amount of energy as regular sweets, and only due to their composition they are more suitable for diabetics.

Myth: It is recommended to drink water before every meal.

Drinking a glass of water before eating can actually help flush out toxic substances and make your food easier to digest, but be careful! Large amounts of water during meals are not recommended because they slow down digestion.

Adviсe

Stick strictly to the permitted types of food, and do not expand your diet according to personal preferences. Don't exclude protein foods, even if you feel full. Losing weight is achieved through protein consumption.

If you feel hungry, despite following the menu, it is permissible to take an additional portion of permitted vegetables at any time during the day.

Don't forget about physical activity (at least 1 hour 3 times a week). This will support metabolism, speed up the weight loss process, and strengthen muscles.

Products

When using the Maggi weight loss system, you need to pay attention to eating the same foods for 2 or 4 weeks. The menu contains different dishes, but without much variety of ingredients.

The developers of the diet created a special indicative table indicating permitted and prohibited foods .

Many sweet, flour, salty and fried foods are prohibited. Cereals - rice, buckwheat - are also excluded. Citrus fruits are recommended among fruits, as they contain fat-burning acids.

All food products must be cooked. The following cooking methods are used to lose weight:

Steaming.
Cooking in a saucepan.
Baking in the oven or oven.

There is no need to use oil when cooking. A small amount is allowed after 4 weeks of fasting.

After leaving the diet, frying meat in a frying pan is allowed, subject to the following rules (to avoid rapid weight gain):

eat small portions;
use this method no more than once every 3 days;
use a non-stick frying pan.

When compiling a daily menu, you need to rely on such recommendations. They were designed specifically to get results. This way you can avoid injuring the body, but smoothly transition to a new way of life.

Don't make things up! Many women, in pursuit of slimness, consume quail eggs. Nutritionists categorically do not recommend doing this, since this natural product does not contain lutein and other amino acids involved in proper metabolism.

Point of view

Reviews about the Maggi diet for 2 weeks cannot be called negative. People who have followed this food regimen testify to its effectiveness (except for people who did not consult a doctor before changing their diet). Is the opinion of experts equally positive?

The effectiveness of the Maggi diet has been tested on yourself - minus 5 kg. But after eating this way, eggs disappeared from my diet...

Faith

Minus 5 kg in 2 weeks. The activity of the stomach has normalized.

Inna

While following the Maggi diet, cholecystitis began for two weeks. I switched to the cottage cheese version.

Mila

The main indicator of a suitable diet is good health. If a change in diet does not cause discomfort, it means that the body accepts it. But in case of negative reactions of the body (nausea, dizziness, etc.) there is no need to torture it.

V. Kononova, nutritionist

How to consolidate results

If you follow the Maggi diet menu for two weeks, you can lose up to 5-7 kg, but this figure is individual. To prevent the yo-yo effect after finishing your diet plan, continue following the principles of healthy eating.

Efficiency and results

Any diet involves losing extra pounds. This procedure is an incentive for further headaches and the use of unusual foods. The real Maggi food system does not include eating shrimp or adding vinegar or other ingredients to dishes. In this regard, it can be called the most optimal:

The first 7 days – 2-3 kg.
Week 2 – 3-5 kg.
3 week – up to 8 kg.

The maximum amount when dumped does not exceed 10-12 kg. Specialists guarantee high results. If the weight does not go away while following all the rules, then you need to look for the reason in the characteristics of your own body.

Only a doctor can determine the reason. This could be a hormonal imbalance or metabolic disorder. After solving this problem, you can immediately begin to continue the diet.

Impressive! Hollywood actor Adrien Brody lost 14 kg with the help of Maggi. This was necessary for the role in the film “The Pianist”. Thanks to this role he received an Oscar.

14-day menu

The Maggi diet menu for 2 weeks has the main product - eggs. Breakfasts are the same for 14 days, consisting of 3 hard-boiled eggs, ½ grapefruit, coffee without sugar and milk.

Day	Dinner	Dinner
Mon.	3 eggs, tomato, coffee	3 eggs, lemon salad (no oil)
Tue	½ grapefruit, 2 eggs, coffee	Boiled beef, lettuce, tomato
Wed.	1-3 eggs, 200 g spinach, tomato, lemon water	Baked fish, salad, whole grain bread
Thurs.	1-2 eggs, vegetable salad, coffee	Boiled veal or lamb, tomatoes, celery, tea
Fri.	Vegetable salad	Boiled beef, celery
Sat.	Vegetable salad	Boiled beef, celery
Sun.	½ grapefruit, ¼ grilled chicken, tomato	½ grapefruit, ¼ grilled chicken, tomato, celery, carrots

The menu for the second week is repeated.

Rules for following the Maggi Diet

1. Any snacks are prohibited in the first 2 weeks;

2. Drink 2 liters of water per day;

3. Do not achieve the feeling of overeating. This is especially dangerous in the third week, when you are allowed to eat as much as you want. It is better to finish each meal with a feeling of slight (!) hunger;

4. It is necessary to limit salt;

5. Every day be in the fresh air for 30 minutes or more;

6. Walking is necessary for at least an hour a day, or, alternatively, cycling;

7. You need to have dinner at least 3-4 hours before bedtime;

8. Any active activities or sports are necessary;

9. Taking medications should be minimized;

10. Provide the body with a gradual exit from the Maggi diet: carbohydrates and fats after 4 weeks of protein fasting should be gradually included in the diet in small portions. Then the result will last for a long time.

One day menu

Based on the one-day menu, you can create a more balanced diet that is acceptable for the modern variation of the Maggi dietary pattern.

Example #1:

Breakfast: 3 eggs, ½ grapefruit, coffee.
Lunch: 3 eggs, spinach, tomato, lemon water.
Dinner: fried fish, whole grain bread, salad.

Example #2:

Breakfast: whole grain bread, mozzarella, pepper.
Afternoon snack No. 1: apple.
Lunch: beef steak, vegetable side dish.
Afternoon snack No. 2: low-fat yogurt.
Dinner: 2 eggs, a glass of milk.

Example #3:

Breakfast: low-fat cottage cheese with nuts, a spoonful of honey.
Afternoon snack No. 1: apple.
Lunch: pasta with stewed corn, sprinkled with cottage cheese.
Afternoon snack No. 2: egg with a spoonful of cottage cheese, cucumber.
Dinner: fried root vegetables with low-fat cottage cheese.

Menu for 4 weeks

During the first two weeks, the method involves taking 1/2 grapefruit or orange, as well as 1-2 boiled eggs, for breakfast every day.

Week #1

1 day:

lunch - fruits in any quantity: apples, pears, oranges, watermelon, melon, etc. (except for those prohibited);
dinner – baked chicken (can also be fried) – 250 g.

Day 2:

lunch – baked or boiled chicken breast without skin (200 g);
dinner - 2 boiled eggs, salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers - 150 g), ¼ flatbread or 1 toast (25 g), 1 grapefruit or orange.

Day 3:

lunch – low-fat cheese in any quantity, 2 tomatoes, 1 toast (25 g);
dinner – 250 g of any boiled or baked meat.

Day 4:

lunch - any fruit in any quantity, except for prohibited ones;
dinner - 250 g of boiled or baked chicken, salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers - 150 g).

Day 5:

lunch – 2 boiled eggs, boiled vegetables of your choice: zucchini, carrots, green peas, beans (250 g);
dinner - 200 g of boiled shrimp, salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers - 200 g), 1 grapefruit or orange.

Day 6:

lunch – one any fruit in any quantity;
dinner – boiled or baked chicken (can also be fried) – 200 g.

Day 7:

lunch – baked or boiled skinless chicken (250 g), boiled vegetables (200 g), 1 tomato, 1 grapefruit or orange;
dinner - boiled vegetables of your choice, except forbidden ones (200 g).

Week #2

1 day:

lunch – boiled or baked (fried) meat (250 g), salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers – 200 g);
dinner – 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or 1 orange.

Day 2:

lunch – boiled or baked meat (200 g), salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers – 200 g);
dinner – 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange.

Day 3:

lunch – boiled or baked (fried) meat (200 g), cucumbers (as much as you want);
dinner – 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange.

Day 4:

lunch – 2 boiled eggs, any low-fat white cheese (150 g), boiled vegetables from the permitted ones (150 g);
dinner – 2 boiled eggs.

Day 5:

lunch – 200 g of baked or boiled fish/boiled shrimp (fried fish is also allowed);
dinner – 2 boiled eggs.

Day 6:

lunch – 200 g of baked or boiled meat (can be fried), 2 tomatoes, 1 grapefruit or orange;
dinner - fresh fruits (except forbidden ones) - as much as you want.

Day 7:

lunch – fried, baked or boiled skinless chicken (200 g), 3 tomatoes, boiled vegetables (150 g), 1 grapefruit or orange;
dinner - fried or boiled skinless chicken (150 g), 2 tomatoes, boiled vegetables (150 g), 1 grapefruit or orange.

Week #3

The weekly diet includes plenty of vegetables and fruits, which should be eaten throughout the day.

1 day:

any fruit in any quantity, except banana, dates, mangoes, figs and grapes.

Day 2:

any salads and boiled vegetables, with the exception of potatoes and dry cereals - as much as you want.

Day 3:

any fruits and vegetables (except prohibited ones), salads in any quantity and at any time.

Day 4:

baked or boiled fish (200 g), salad (Chinese cabbage + fresh cucumber - 100 g), boiled vegetables (any in any quantity).

Day 5:

200 g of lean boiled or fried meat, 200 g of boiled vegetables.

Day 6:

1 type of fruit in any quantity (except prohibited ones).

Day 7:

1 type of fruit in any quantity.

Week #4

Products from the diet should be consumed throughout the day and at any time, but without additions.

1 day:

250 g boiled chicken breast;
4 cucumbers and 3 tomatoes;
150 g tuna without oil;
one toast (25 g);
1 grapefruit or orange.

Day 2:

no more than 200 g of baked or boiled meat;
4 cucumbers and 3 tomatoes;
1 toast (25 g);
choice: 1 apple, or 1 orange, or 1 pear, or 1 grapefruit, or 1 slice of melon.

Day 3:

1 tablespoon of cottage cheese or any low-fat white cheese (150 g);
150 g boiled vegetables;
2 tomatoes and 2 cucumbers;
one toast (25 g);
1 orange or 1 grapefruit.

Day 4:

1/2 boiled or baked chicken;
1 cucumber and 3 tomatoes;
1 orange or 1 grapefruit.

Day 5:

2 boiled chicken eggs;
3 tomatoes, 1 lettuce leaf;
1 grapefruit or orange.

Day 6:

250 g boiled chicken breast;
125 g feta cheese or cottage cheese;
1 toast (25 g), 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers;
yogurt (150 ml), 1 grapefruit or 1 orange.

Day 7:

1 tablespoon of cottage cheese, 1 can of tuna without oil (150 g);
150 g boiled vegetables;
2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers;
1 toast (25 g), 1 grapefruit or 1 orange.

Please note that adding salt to food is allowed. You can also add onion, garlic and sugar-free soy sauce. However, it is prohibited to use seasonings that contain flavor enhancers: monosodium glutamate (E621), sodium inosinate (E631) and sodium guanylate (E627).

For 2 additional weeks

If you have successfully completed the Maggi course and want to repeat it, start from the first week, and then go straight to the fourth.

This diet is suitable for people of any age. However, before you start, you should definitely consult your doctor.

Recipes

Following the Maggi diet, especially its modern interpretation, is not without tasty dishes. Try the following recipes.

Celery and ginger soup

Prepare:

onion – 1 pc.;
lemon – 1 pc.;
pepper - a pinch;
parsley - a sprig;
olive oil – 1 tbsp;
salt - a pinch;
ginger – 1 pc.;
vegetable broth (from carrots, broccoli and other vegetables) – 1 l;
celery – 1 pc.

Fry the onion in oil, add finely chopped ginger, and lightly fry again. Add chopped celery, stir, pour in vegetable broth. Cook for 20-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Spicy chicken on cabbage

Prepare:

garlic – 2 cloves;
onion – 1 pc.;
chopped bay leaf - a pinch;
chicken thigh – 2 pcs.;
sauerkraut – 200 g;
sour cream – 8 tbsp;
ground sweet pepper;
olive oil – 1 tbsp.

Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Grease a baking sheet with oil, lay out the squeezed cabbage, add a bay leaf, sprinkle with chopped garlic, ground bell pepper, chopped onion, and pour in sour cream. Top with salted chicken thighs. Cover the baking sheet with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven. Add water if necessary. After half an hour, remove the paper and continue baking until golden brown.