Fasting day with fermented baked milk: tasty, satisfying and inexpensive, but how effective?

• The essence of weight loss
• Contraindications
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Useful tips
• Sample menu
• Options
• Recipe

In search of the perfect weight loss product, people have tried everything.
As it turns out, milk, which is familiar to our stomach and available at any time of the year, is one of the most proven and effective ways to combat extra pounds. It can be used both for long-term diets and for one-day hunger strikes. If we talk about the latter, a fasting day on fermented baked milk, a drink that is treated with caution in dietetics, has worked well, despite all its nutritional value. Is it worth spending your time on it?

The essence of weight loss

Ryazhenka is a popular and very tasty fermented milk drink made from baked milk (only cow's milk) by lactic acid fermentation. It contains probiotics and many other substances beneficial to the human body. By consuming it during a fasting day, you trigger biochemical processes that can contribute to weight loss. In particular, the following happens:

• improved digestion;
• cleansing of waste, toxins and other debris;
• the constant intake of protein into the body preserves the physical volume and chemical composition of muscle mass;
• excess weight disappears gradually, consuming fat tissue rather than muscle tissue;
• excellent satisfaction of hunger, long-term feeling of satiety, which leads to a reduction in consumed portions.

It seems that after such a biochemical revolution inside the body, the results should be the most impressive. However, in reality, losses rarely exceed 800 g-1 kg. Most often, about 500 grams are minus. This is explained by the fact that the breakdown of fat tissue is a very slow process. So such a mini-fasting is nothing more than a good start for a longer protein diet.

Through the pages of history. There is an opinion that they first learned to make ryazhenka in Ukrainian villages in the 17th century. But products similar to it are found in the cuisines of other nations - Georgian matsoni, Egyptian leben, etc. So the exact place of her birth is still unknown.

Diet characteristics

Let's look at how we can characterize the nutritional system called the fermented baked milk diet.

Considering the characteristics, one cannot help but touch on all the advantages that this diet has.

These include:

• thanks to the low calorie content, it is possible to effectively lose weight in a short time, but at the same time without feeling hunger or discomfort;
• there are no unpleasant sensations typical of low-calorie diets, such as mood swings, increased aggressiveness, etc.;
• Ryazhenka has a large number of beneficial properties, including prebiotics that promote the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins;
• helps the functioning of the stomach and the entire gastrointestinal tract, will stimulate rapid digestion and complete absorption of food;
• copes well with the consequences of overeating;
• copes well with thirst in hot weather;
• allows you to saturate the body with substances necessary for life and activity, including calcium, which has a positive effect on the body as a whole, helps improve appearance and even begins the process of rejuvenation.

It is necessary to name the most important disadvantages and contraindications:

• not suitable for those who want to lose excess weight quickly and a lot, since the process is slow and it is not advisable to stay on this system for longer than 7 days;
• cannot be used by people who are allergic to dairy products;
• for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• if you have diabetes;
• after myocardial infarction.

It is recommended to visit a nutritionist before going on a diet.

Contraindications

Ryazhenka is a very fatty product, and because of this, there are a number of contraindications in which it is prohibited to lose weight on it:

• allergic reaction to milk protein;
• gastritis;
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• individual intolerance;
• compulsive overeating;
• nervous disorders;
• increased stomach acidity;
• renal failure;
• problems with blood vessels;
• serious eye diseases;
• ulcer.

Exacerbation of these conditions is a consequence of abuse of fermented baked milk. It contains glycotoxins (substances formed as a result of prolonged baking), which can injure blood vessels, kidneys, nerves and organs of vision.

Curious! Just 4 glasses of fermented baked milk satisfy the daily requirement of the human body for calcium.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before you arrange fasting days on fermented baked milk, weigh the pros and cons of such “fatty” and satisfying weight loss. What can it do to your body in just 24 hours?

pros

• It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the kidneys, preventing the formation of stones in them (in the absence of chronic diseases of this organ);
• relieves thirst and hunger at the same time;
• easy to digest;
• normalizes digestion;
• provides the necessary energy for the whole day;
• enriches with vitamins (B1, B2, C) and microelements (calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus);
• preserves muscle mass;
• saves from systematic headaches;
• improves well-being and mood;
• eliminates constipation.

Minuses

• Stimulates appetite;
• the stomach reacts to a large amount of drink with discomfort;
• weight loss is slow.
• contains too much.

On the one hand, this is a very satisfying drink that will qualitatively satiate you throughout the day. On the other hand, it is often used to stimulate appetite. And he and losing weight are incompatible concepts. And the high percentage of fat content excludes it from the range of dietary products.

Extra bonus. It is recommended for women to drink during menstruation to relieve pain.

Useful tips

If you still decide to lose weight with its help, try to make every effort to make this day a truly fasting day and properly cleanse the body of everything unnecessary.

1. For a fasting day, you need to choose fermented baked milk with minimal fat content (2.5%).
2. Be sure to combine it with other fermented milk products (kefir, cottage cheese) and fruits.
3. Avoid simultaneous consumption with alcoholic and carbonated drinks, flour products and sweets.
4. The drinking regime should consist of at least 2 liters of ordinary water and approximately 1 liter of other liquids - unsweetened freshly squeezed homemade juices, fruit drinks, green tea.
5. The product should be as fresh as possible: light cream color, with a slight sour-milk aroma, thick consistency.
6. You should not drink fermented baked milk with dishes or foods that cause fermentation and contribute to the formation of gases: pickles, cabbage, brown bread, baked goods.
7. It is useful to drink it an hour after the main meal or half an hour before the next one.
8. It is not recommended to consume on an empty stomach or immediately before bedtime (it is better to do this 1-2 hours before).
9. The recommended daily volume is no more than 300 ml. Moreover, it is better to drink not in glasses, but 100 ml at each meal.

You should not resort to such fasting days too often. 1-2 times a month will be enough. But you can use this drink as a dietary salad dressing.

On a note. An open package of fermented baked milk reacts very quickly to high temperatures: if it is kept in a room where +22 °C for only 3 hours, it will spoil.

Results of fasting days on fermented baked milk

Despite all the benefits of the product, doctors do not recommend doing a fasting day on fermented baked milk more than 1-2 times a week: as you know, as a result, abuse can only harm the body. If you follow this rule, you will be able to lose up to 7 kg in a month, and up to 2 kg in one such day, depending on your metabolism and other characteristics.

In addition to fasting days, in the future you must follow simple nutritional rules:

• Eat more fruits and vegetables, include cereals, fish, meat and berries in your diet;
• Limit the consumption of sweets, smoked meats and fried foods, or even give up such foods altogether, since it is because of them that fat cells appear.

Sample menu

Since the fasting day excludes the possibility of a mono-diet, the menu needs to correctly include products with which fermented baked milk goes well. An approximate version will allow you to create your own diet.

The fruits listed in the sample menu can be replaced with any others - just watch their calorie content. But it is recommended to leave the serving size.

Keep in mind. Ryazhenka is easy to prepare at home using baked milk and a special starter.

Options

It does not go well with foods high in protein - meat, fish, eggs. It is better absorbed by the body and promotes faster weight loss when combined with fruits and berries.

• With apples

To deeply cleanse the body, use fasting days on fermented baked milk and apples. You can use them to prepare salads with the addition of other fruits or healthy smoothies. Pectin and fiber in combination with protein will make digestion work harder. Apples at least somehow block the appetite that comes with every glass of our fermented milk drink.

• With cottage cheese

If you want to do a purely protein fasting, sit for a day on fermented baked milk and cottage cheese, which are considered an ideal tandem for athletes. They saturate, preserving muscle mass and promoting weight loss. Cottage cheese should be low-fat. 300 grams of product should be divided into small portions.

• With kefir

The second option for a protein fasting day is with fermented baked milk and kefir. Many argue which of them is healthier for weight loss, and the wisest ones combine them in one diet to enhance the beneficial properties of both drinks. Alternate them with each other. But kefir can be drunk in much larger quantities - up to 1 liter as a daily volume.

• With fruits

The most effective option for a fasting day is with fermented baked milk and fruits (do not bypass vegetables and berries either). The combination of protein and plant fiber provides a comprehensive cleansing of the body from harmful substances. This menu leads to harmonious energy expenditure and maintaining water balance. The diet can include melon, strawberries, oranges, kiwi, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, grapefruits, pineapples, watermelon, bananas, greens, Brussels sprouts.

Find differences. Kefir is made from regular milk, fermented baked milk is made from baked milk. In the first case, along with lactic acid fermentation, alcoholic fermentation is also used, in the second - only lactic acid. One may contain fat content from 0 to 3.5%, the other - from 2.5 to 6%. The calorie content of the first drink, depending on the fat content, is 30-56 kcal, and the second - 54-100 kcal.

The need for a fasting day on fermented baked milk

A fasting day on fermented baked milk has a large number of benefits for the human body; in this case, fermented baked milk can be consumed as necessary depending on the purpose.

For weight loss:

• before starting a systematic diet for weight loss, a fasting day on fermented baked milk will prepare the body and launch the mechanisms necessary for weight loss;
• after finishing a weight loss diet, in cases where the kilograms begin to return, fermented baked milk, like other fermented milk products, helps stop weight gain.

For cleansing and restoration:

• after food, alcohol, drug poisoning;
• after overeating or abusing unhealthy (low-quality) food and drinks;
• for the purpose of detoxification and removal of stagnant fluids and bile;
• to reduce swelling.

For your health:

• strengthening the body's defense systems (increasing immunity);
• improvement of blood composition;
• normalization of microbiotics (microflora) of the gastrointestinal tract;
• in case of exacerbation of allergies, fermented baked milk cleanses the liver well.

For skin, hair, nails:

• for dry and flaky skin;
• if your hair is brittle and thin, dry at the ends and oily at the roots;
• if your nails peel, grow poorly, or break.

Recipe

The store-bought drink undoubtedly has excellent taste, but it also contains plenty of impurities. They may not have the most beneficial effect not only on the body, but also on weight loss. Therefore, learn how to prepare a natural product at home for fasting days.

1. Pour 2 liters of fresh milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. It is very important to prevent it from escaping.
2. Boil for 10 minutes.
3. Turn off the fire.
4. Pour into a pot (it is better to take a ceramic or clay one). Place in the oven preheated to 180°C.
5. After boiling, lower the foam to the bottom with a spoon each time.
6. As soon as the milk stops boiling, close the oven and leave to simmer for 3 hours. The liquid should darken, become thicker and evaporate to 1 liter.
7. Remove the baked milk from the oven.
8. Cool to 40°C.
9. Dissolve a tablespoon of sour cream in a small part of the melted liquid, pour into the rest, and stir thoroughly.
10. Wrap the pot in a terry towel and place in a warm place for 8 hours or overnight.

This is the kind of dietary product that can be obtained from fermented baked milk if you use it as the main drink for fasting cleansing days. If your stomach is accustomed to it, this will avoid discomfort and digestive problems due to the large volume of such a fatty liquid. But it is still more advisable to use such a mini-hunger strike as an ideal springboard for a further protein diet. Otherwise the results will be very modest.

Read about other fasting days on:

• Cottage cheese;
• Milkweed.

Example of a 3-day diet using fermented baked milk

Day 1

Breakfast: 100 g of melon and half a glass of fermented baked milk. Lunch: salad of kiwi, orange and several strawberries, dressed with fermented baked milk. Dinner: 100 g boiled chicken fillet; cucumber-tomato salad; half a grapefruit.

Day 2

Breakfast: muesli with fresh strawberries; 100 ml fermented baked milk. Lunch: a few slices of fresh pineapple and half a glass of fermented baked milk. Dinner: a piece of stewed turkey and lettuce leaves; half an orange.

Day 3

Breakfast: 3-4 medium slices of watermelon; 150 ml fermented baked milk. Lunch: banana and a couple of strawberries; a glass of freshly squeezed apple juice or fermented baked milk. Dinner: 150 g of boiled fish and baked or boiled Brussels sprouts in an amount of about 100 g.

Note. On any day before going to bed, you can drink up to 100 ml of fermented baked milk.