In the modern world, there are almost no girls who would be 100% satisfied with their appearance, much less their figure. To achieve ideal parameters and get rid of extra pounds, women try new diet options and exhaust themselves with painful workouts, which do not always lead to the desired result. The most popular method is the tangerine mono-diet, one of which we will discuss below.
One of the most delicious methods for getting rid of extra pounds is the tangerine diet for weight loss. The diet not only allows you to lose 7 kilograms in a week, but also enriches the body with many useful substances and vitamins. Tangerines are often used in a variety of diets, as they are low in calories, healthy and tasty. This fruit cleanses the body well of waste and toxins, as it contains a lot of fiber. There is an option for losing weight with the help of citrus fruits on a 7-day diet, and you can also arrange fasting days, consuming only them, and the effectiveness in both cases is quite high.
Benefit
Those who are interested in whether there is a diet that provides overall health to all organ systems should familiarize themselves with the beneficial properties of this type of citrus fruit.
- A unique substance contained in citrus fruits of this variety is nobiletin. It prevents the formation of so-called “white” fat, which is very difficult to transform into energy. This substance prevents insulin metabolism disorders and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- The very low content of fruit sugar and large volume of water (up to 85%) explains the low calorie content. 100 g of this type of citrus fruit contains less than 30 kcal. This characteristic allows you to eat a decent amount of citrus fruits per day without the risk of harming your figure.
- High content of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. In addition, ascorbic acid successfully copes with the intoxication of decay products formed in the body and has a general rejuvenating effect. And the ability to create an immune shield against viral and colds has long placed ascorbic acid on a par with effective antiviral drugs.
- Vitamin P (rutin) strengthens the smooth muscle tissue of the capillary walls, after which nutrients are delivered more efficiently. This vitamin also has a positive effect on the cardiovascular, excretory and central nervous systems, and improves memory.
- B vitamins have long been recognized as the most necessary for weight loss, since the active functioning of the thyroid gland and the rate of release of energy from fat cells depend on their presence.
- Vitamin A has an effect on the nervous system, strengthening it and forcing it to actively resist stress; slows down the aging of the skin of the face and body.
- Essential oils contained in the fruits reduce appetite, reduce the appearance of “orange peel” and normalize metabolic processes.
- Organic acids promote the processing of fat cells and increase the rate of metabolic reactions, and perform antimicrobial and antifungal therapy.
- Pectins and fiber normalize the composition of the intestinal microflora, make it work more regularly, and provoke a quick feeling of satiety and peristaltic activity. All these effects together have a gentle laxative effect.
- An extensive list of microelements allows the use of tangerines as a biological food additive of natural origin. Phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron are in concentrations proportional to the needs of the body of a healthy person.
- The essential oil contained in tangerines is a recognized aphrodisiac, which guarantees an excellent mood and a positive emotional state during the diet.
Flaws
Are there any disadvantages to this type of weight loss? Although their list is very small, it is still necessary to familiarize yourself with it. It is important to remember that the main principle of consuming citrus fruits is moderation, then problems will not arise.
- Moderate consumption is almost always harmless, but excessive consumption of citrus fruits can develop an allergy. To avoid this, you need to constantly evaluate your well-being and pay attention to the appearance of skin rashes, tearfulness and dizziness.
- In the case of long-term tangerine diets, there is a possibility that these fruits may become boring, even to the point of rejection during swallowing. If this happens, then you need to stop citrus weight loss and henceforth turn only to fasting days.
Important features of tangerine nutrition
Knowing these simple nuances will speed up your approach to a slim figure and make it possible to avoid common mistakes that prevent you from actively getting rid of extra pounds:
- Eating stops 4 hours before bedtime.
- The consumption of salt, sugar and hot spices should be kept to a minimum. Pickles and marinades also fall into this excluded category.
- Alcohol is prohibited due to its aggressive effect on the stomach. In addition, alcohol irritates the mucous epithelium and greatly increases the feeling of hunger.
- If hunger has reached its climax, then you can allow yourself an unauthorized snack in the form of an apple or low-fat yogurt. This will allow you not to break down and continue losing weight.
- The use of physical activity accelerates the appearance of results and helps make them more pronounced.
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How to choose the right tangerines
When choosing fruits of suitable quality, it is important to pay attention to the following points:
- There should be no traces of mold on the peel: such fruits will do more harm to health than good.
- Dry peel is a sign that the fruit was picked a long time ago and was stored for a long time before being sold. The shelf life is directly proportional to the amount of nutrients in citrus fruits, so it is better not to buy such specimens.
- High-quality fruits are inherently juicy; they have not yet learned how to enhance it by adding specific chemicals, so splashing juice is an excellent indicator.
- For a full course of dietary ration, you can use tangerine hybrids: they all have the same composition, but are slightly different in taste. But you need to keep in mind that the sweetest fruits have the highest concentration of fruit sugars and their calorie content is therefore slightly higher. But people with slightly increased acidity will be able to eat them, while sour fruits will cause them discomfort or even stomach pain. Instead of tangerines, you can buy tangerines, tangors, clementines, ichandarines, calamondins, citrandarines, tangels and natsumicans - all of them will equally benefit the figure.
For 14 days
The two-week tangerine weight loss program is considered the most gentle and safe option of all the proposed programs. It is perfect for those people who prefer to get rid of extra pounds slowly, without suffering from hunger pangs.
The daily menu contains all the nutrients the body needs:
If desired, cottage cheese can be replaced with natural yogurt without additives, and instead of meat, serve boiled or grilled fish.
Permitted and prohibited products
The main product of the diet, of course, is tangerines. In the case of mono-diets, they will become the only component. These fruits can be consumed not only as an independent dish; the range of their use is wide: in the form of salads, juices, fruit cocktails. The zest is used to make sauces and desserts such as ice cream, sorbet and jellies.
If a combined tangerine diet is chosen for weight loss, then the menu must be drawn up taking into account the possibility of using acceptable products.
Permitted list:
- It is allowed to eat lean types of meat (beef, rabbit, turkey, chicken) and boiled fish, baked in the oven or grilled. If necessary, instead of regular fish or meat, you can use natural canned food in its own juice without oil;
- low-calorie dairy products (sour cream, cottage cheese) in small quantities;
- fermented milk products with reduced fat content - yoghurt, whey, kefir, fermented baked milk, tan, etc.;
- vegetables (except potatoes). It is better to ensure that vegetables of various colors are available on the table - this will increase the nutritional value and the supply of vitamins and microelements with food. They are best baked, eaten raw, blanched or boiled;
- berries and fruits (bananas are best avoided due to their high starch content).
Prohibited list:
- fatty pork and lard;
- fatty fish;
- confectionery, flour and baked goods;
- coffee and black tea;
- chocolate and cocoa;
- candies;
- flour and pasta products;
- fried foods.
For 3 days
If well tolerated, tangerine fasting can be extended to 3 days, during which it is allowed to consume only tangerines (1.5 kg per day), green tea and water (without restrictions).
There is also a less strict version of the three-day diet, which allows you to add other low-calorie foods to the menu. The menu in this case will be like this:
Experts recommend unloading using this method no more than once every 3-4 weeks.
Quitting the diet
In order to prevent the risk of a quick return of lost weight, you need to follow the developed algorithm for exiting the tangerine diet.
For a week, you need to drink a liter of fresh tangerine juice every day. It must be freshly prepared, not purchased in a store.
For two weeks you need to arrange “tangerine” dinners: instead of the usual dishes, limit yourself to 5-6 citrus fruits.
It is important not to increase the total calorie intake after stopping the diet, but to take 2–3 weeks for a gradual transition to a healthy caloric intake. During this period, it is necessary to ensure physical activity, play sports and provide the body with rational stress.
If these measures are followed, the scale needle will not fluctuate, but will remain at the value that was obtained on the last day of corrective nutrition.
Other Diet Options
Combined types of nutrition most often combine the ability of tangerines to quickly cleanse the body of toxic deposits with the influence of other components that accelerate the process of losing weight.
Protein-carbohydrate tangerine diet
Weight loss is designed for 3–5 days. Due to the high risk of developing allergies, this diet is not recommended for people who have allergies to any food products.
In 3 days you can become 2–3 kg slimmer. You should try this diet again no earlier than after 3 months.
Salt, sugar and any fats are strictly prohibited throughout the entire period.
The main requirement is to separate the consumption of tangerines and eggs by at least 2 hours.
The daily menu is as follows:
- 8-00: 0.4 kg of citrus fruits;
- 10-00: 3 boiled egg whites;
- 12-00: 0.4 kg of citrus fruits;
- 14-00: 3 boiled egg whites;
- 16-00: 0.4 kg of citrus fruits;
- 18-00: 4 egg whites;
- 20-00: 0.4 kg of citrus fruits;
- 22-00: 0.3 kg of citrus fruits.
In addition, you need to drink 2.0 liters of non-carbonated mineral water, green or herbal tea, and rosehip decoction.
This course can be reapplied after 1.5 months.
Orange
This type of diet has another name - solar, which is due to the colors of the main components - tangerine and persimmon. Both fruits contain a large amount of beta-carotene, which exhibits the properties of a powerful antioxidant that improves vision, skin condition and the level of the body’s immune response to viruses and infections.
Pectins, present in abundance in these fruits, help to deeply cleanse the intestines and get rid of toxins and waste deposits.
In addition to all of the above, orange fruits contain a lot of fructose, which helps overcome cravings for sweets and easily tolerate dietary restrictions.
In 10 days, this technique allows you to get rid of 5 kg of excess fat reserves.
If desired, the diet can be supplemented with other orange-colored plant foods: grapefruits, carrots, pumpkin, physalis, bell peppers, oranges, etc.
Prohibited foods include fatty, fried, sweet and salty foods, smoked foods, alcohol, sweet soda, baked goods, confectionery, flour and potatoes.
Approximate daily diet:
- breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, 4 citruses;
- lunch: 1 persimmon;
- lunch: 200 g of fish stewed in its own juice, grapefruit salad, 4 tangerines and boiled carrots;
- afternoon snack: 1 persimmon;
- dinner: orange, 1 persimmon, 4 tangerines (you can make a fruit salad). Before bed: 1 persimmon and a cup of herbal tea.
Note: the morning portion of citrus fruits can be replaced with a glass of fresh tangerine juice from the same amount of fruit.
Per day you need to drink 2–2.5 liters of high quality, purified water with average mineralization.
Due to the presence of specific phytoncides and aphrodisiacs in citruses and persimmons, the orange diet not only improves mood, but also increases sexual activity during the period of weight loss and for some time after it.
After returning to a normal diet, you must remember to limit portions to healthy calorie standards. There is no need to completely give up orange fruits, you just need to slightly reduce the frequency of their appearance on the table. All these measures will help maintain your acquired slimness for a long time. If necessary, it is recommended to repeat the weight loss course no earlier than after 1.5 months.
Tangerine-protein
This technique focuses on three dietary products that have proven effective in losing weight: tangerines, low-fat cottage cheese and biokefir. This approach makes it possible to lose up to 2 kg within 3 days.
The diet is classified as a classic protein diet, but due to the fact that even the strictest protein diet must be supplemented with a carbohydrate component, in this case a very successful option was chosen - tangerines. This made it possible to balance the diet and make it more acceptable from the point of view of its impact on health.
Daily menu:
- breakfast: 3 citrus fruits and a glass of biokefir;
- lunch: 5 citrus fruits and 200 g low-fat cottage cheese;
- afternoon snack: 200 ml biokefir;
- dinner: 200 g of low-fat cottage cheese.
This diet must be repeated 3 days in a row. You can return to the tangerine-protein diet after 1.5 months.
Egg-tangerine
This is an analogue of the well-known orange technique, in which oranges are replaced by another type of citrus fruit - tangerines. The technique guarantees weight loss of 3 kg in just 5 days.
The menu is low in calories and is limited to 2 yolks, 5 chicken whites and 4 tangerines. Proteins and citrus fruits should be separated by at least 2 hours to obtain maximum results without harm to health.
During the entire course, it is important to drink at least 2.5 liters of pure mineral water.
The norm of tangerines can be slightly increased, but in parallel with this, the risk of developing allergic manifestations also increases.
You cannot return to this course more than once a month.
For 5 days
A very effective diet option that allows you to not only lose a few extra pounds in a short time, but also noticeably decrease in volume. An ideal way to get yourself in order before an important event.
The daily menu is formed according to the following scheme:
There should be a two to three hour break between meals. It is allowed to repeat the course no more than once a month or a month and a half.
Reviews and results of losing weight
Alexandra Glushenko, 27 years old
I have always liked diets that contain a lot of fruits and vegetables because I am a vegetable eater. I liked the two-week course; short weight loss, when only water leaves the cells, is not for me. I want to really lose fat. On the fourth day it was the hardest for me, and then I gradually got used to it, and by the end I didn’t even want to eat at all. It took 6 kg, and at the beginning I weighed 76 kg. After 2 weeks passed, I didn’t even want to eat as before, I got used to small portions. Now in the morning I always drink a cup of tangerine juice. At first I made it myself at home, but now I’ve started to get lazy and use a store-bought one, but I see that the result is worse, so I’ll switch to natural again.
Olga Khustochka, 36 years old
I have never suffered from allergies, so I settled on a mono-diet that lasted 3 days. Weighing 57 kg, she helped me lose 2 kg. By repeating this unloading once a month, I was able to lose 5 kg in six months. Of course, immediately after completing the fasting days, the weight partially returns, because I start eating the same way as before. But I was very happy with the overall result. And then I decided to use the three-day course more often: once every 2 weeks, and I started developing allergies. Now I regret it, because as soon as I start eating tangerines, my cheeks turn red and irritation appears on my face.
Yulia Nosenko, 21 years old
Everything suits me in the tangerine diet, but from the fifth day my teeth set on edge so much that I can’t eat anything at all. On the one hand, it’s unpleasant, but on the other hand, it helps me in the fight against hunger. And my teeth are becoming very sensitive, hot and cold things hurt to drink and eat. And after a couple of weeks after the diet, everything goes away.
For 7 days
The main requirement of the weekly course is strict adherence to the drinking regime: a person losing weight should drink 2–2.5 liters of liquid per day. This volume includes tea, coffee and clean water without gas.
The menu is compiled separately for each day of the course.
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The course can be repeated after 4–6 months.