Banana diet for 3 and 7 days
Eating bananas in food has a positive effect on human health. They act as a source of iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium. All of these trace elements contribute to the maintenance of normal heart function. In addition, bananas are a source of vitamins and other nutrients. The regular inclusion of these tropical fruits in the menu allows you to improve the condition of the skin, vascular wall, mucous membranes. The work of the nervous system is stabilized.
The banana diet is considered one of the most delicious and gentle methods for weight loss. In just 3 days, you will be able to lose almost 3 kg of excess weight, and if you stick to a banana diet for a week, the plumb line will be equal to 5-6 kg.
The banana diet is a carbohydrate weight loss technique. The daily calorie content of the diet is no more than 1200 kcal. The diet cannot be called balanced.
For 3-7 days, a person will have to eat bananas. It is these fruits that are the main diet. As for the duration of the diet, then it should be selected on an individual basis.
The banana diet is a mono diet, so you should consult a specialist before using it. To prevent the diet from harming the body, you need to drink enough water and use only fresh and high-quality bananas for food. If you follow these principles, you will be able not only to lose weight, but also to improve your well-being.
Content:
- The benefits of a banana diet
- Strict banana diet for 3 days
- Gentle banana diet for 7 days
- Banana diet options
- Banana Diet Recipes
- Pros and cons of the banana diet
- Contraindications
- Reviews and results
The benefits of a banana diet
Bananas are fruits with a unique composition. They contain: magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, manganese, calcium, as well as vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E and vitamin C.
This chemical composition of the fruit is due to the following positive effects that can be achieved through the use of bananas in food:
- The body is cleansed. Toxins, excess fluid are removed from it.
- The work of the nervous system is stabilized.
- The qualitative composition of the blood improves.
- The cells are regenerating.
- Excess glucose is burned off.
- Thought processes are activated, the production of endorphins increases. This allows you to maintain a good mood, does not cause painful bouts of hunger.
- Cell aging processes are much slower. The condition of the skin, hair and nails is getting better.
- Metabolism is accelerating.
- Eating bananas reduces the risk of developing diseases of the joints, spine, and organs of vision.
- Immunity increases, so a person will get sick less often.
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Bananas can be eaten by people suffering from stomach ulcers, liver, kidney and biliary tract pathologies.
Strict banana diet for 3 days
A strict banana diet for 3 days will allow you to get rid of 5 kg of excess weight. Practicing it for longer can be hazardous to your health. Every day, a person should eat 4 bananas and drink 1.5-2 liters of clean water. When exactly there are bananas and in what quantities, the person himself decides, but more than four fruits a day cannot be eaten.
If you choose a gentle diet, then you can eat up to 1.3 kg of peeled bananas per day. The calorie content of 100 g of bananas is 95 kcal, so even if you eat 1.3 kg, the weight will continue to go away. In addition to water, you can drink green tea throughout the day. The diet should be supplemented with a small portion of steamed meat, as well as a plate of porridge. You cannot salt the dishes. The number of approaches to the table should be equal to 5-6.
Gentle banana diet for 7 days
The 7-day light banana diet starts with a strict menu. New products are gradually introduced into it. This will prepare the body to exit the diet and prevent breakdowns.
Banana diet menu for 7 days
| Days | First meal | Snack | Main meal | Snack | Dinner |
| 1 to 3 | During the day, you need to eat 1.5 kg of bananas | ||||
| 2 bananas and a glass of green tea | Boiled egg | Two bananas, oatmeal (2 tablespoons), a glass of green tea) | Banana | Banana and kefir | |
| five | Kefir | Boiled rice, portion 100 g, boiled fish, portion 100 g | Banana | Two bananas | |
| Banana, chicken fillet (100 g portion), a glass of green tea | Skimmed milk | Two banana, a slice of bran bread | Kefir | Banana and 100 g of cottage cheese | |
| Two bananas and a glass of low-fat kefir | 100 g cottage cheese | Banana, oatmeal (100 g portion), a handful of dried fruits | Banana and apple | Boiled vegetables, portion 150 g, low-fat kefir | |
Banana diet options
In addition to the pure banana diet, there are several variations. Each diet has a number of differences, but one thing unites them - it is simplicity and affordability.
Japanese banana diet
The Japanese diet is designed for those people who do not want to eat exclusively bananas. This technique involves a fairly varied menu, which includes a mandatory item: eating bananas with warm water for breakfast. Further, a person can drink at his own discretion, but without violating the principles of proper nutrition.
Rules to follow during the Japanese banana diet:
- You need to go to bed no later than 24:00.
- Dairy products and alcohol are removed from the diet.
- You can not overeat, food should be taken in small portions.
- The only drink allowed is clear water without gas.
Adhere to the Japanese version of the banana diet for more than 7 days.
Curd banana diet
The duration of the banana curd diet is 4 days. The plumb line, on average, is equal to 4 kg. This method of losing weight is based on the alternation of bananas and cottage cheese.
Menu for 4 days of curd-banana diet:
| Diet days | Breakfast | Dinner | Dinner |
| First and third day | 120 g cottage cheese 5% fat, orange | 120 g cottage cheese, vegetable salad with butter | 120 g cottage cheese, grapefruit |
| Second and fourth day | 120 g cottage cheese, banana | Boiled egg and two bananas | 0.2 kg of boiled meat, two bananas |
Milk and banana diet
Milk-banana diet allows you to lose 3-7 kg of excess weight. However, it will not be superfluous to take into account that some experts insist on the absolute incompatibility of these two products. They believe that following a banana-milk diet can lead to health problems.
It is impossible to call the diet menu on milk and bananas balanced, therefore, before following it, you should consult a doctor.
The diet is designed for 3 days:
- First day: a liter of milk with a fat content of 1.5% + 9 bananas. All foods should be divided into 4-6 servings.
- Second day: 1.5 liters of milk, 1.5% fat + 6 bananas. The number of meals is 4-6.
- Third day: 2 liters of milk + 3 bananas.
Besides milk, you need to drink water and green tea. If there is an individual intolerance to milk, then it can be replaced with low-fat kefir. When the diet is over, you need to continue to adhere to the principles of good nutrition. Otherwise, the weight will come back.
Apple and banana diet
The apple-banana diet is designed for 7 days. During this time, it will be possible to lose up to 7 kg of excess weight.
Apple-banana diet menu for 7 days:
| Diet day | Menu |
| 6 apples, 9 bananas, two liters of milk | |
| 3 apples, 9 bananas, two liters of milk | |
| 3-4 | 1 apple, 9 bananas, two liters of milk |
| 5-6 | 6 bananas and two liters of milk |
| 3 bananas and a liter of milk |
Kefir-banana diet
Kefir-banana diet is suitable for people whose body is not able to assimilate milk. The duration of the diet should not exceed 7 days, but if you supplement it with regular training, then the plumb line can be 5 kg or even more.
The menu consists of 5 bananas and a liter of kefir, 1% fat. The number of approaches to the table is equal to five. In between, they drink plain water.
Banana Diet Recipes
Casserole with cottage cheese and banana
To prepare a dish, you need the following food set:
- 0.5 kg of cottage cheese.
- 4 bananas.
- 3 tablespoons of semolina and the same amount of sugar.
- Butter - 30 g.
- Vanilla sugar to taste.
All components are mixed with each other to make a soft dough. Spread the curd mass into a baking dish and put into the oven. The cooking time is 40 minutes at 180 ° C.
Banana oat smoothie
To prepare a dish, you need the following food set:
- A glass of milk.
- One banana.
- Two tablespoons of oatmeal.
- A tablespoon of honey.
All components must be mixed using a hand blender and poured into glasses. A delicious and healthy breakfast is ready.
Banana pumpkin puree
To prepare a dish, you need the following food set:
- 1-2 celery roots.
- Two pieces of pumpkin.
- One banana.
- Greens: fennel, parsley, green onions. / P>
The pumpkin is baked, the celery root is boiled, the herbs are chopped. All components are mixed in a blender. The puree is ready.
Banana sandwiches with cheese
To prepare a dish, you need the following food set:
- 3 slices of yeast-free bread.
- 0.1 kg of feta cheese.
- One banana.
- One bell pepper.
- Dill.
- Ground red pepper.
The bread is dried in the oven. Spread softened cheese mixed with a pinch of ground pepper on it, sprinkle sandwiches with chopped greens and slices of red pepper on top.
Banana candies
To prepare a dish, you need the following food set:
- Two bananas.
- 150 g of walnuts.
- Liquid honey.
Mash bananas with a fork. A half of a walnut is wrapped in mashed banana, the resulting candy is dipped in honey, rolled in crushed walnuts. The balls are sent to the refrigerator, and after cooling they are served on the table.
Pros and cons of the banana diet
Diet Pros:
- Bananas are available throughout the year.
- Diet meals do not need to be cooked for a long time.
- The diet does not require an impressive investment.
Cons of the diet:
- The diet is not suitable for everyone who wants to lose weight.
- The diet is not balanced, so it cannot be adhered to for a long time.
Contraindications
Eating monotonous food is fraught with many health problems. In particular, a person may develop vitamin deficiency, weakness, thinning of bone tissue, a decrease in the general resistance of the body.
Contraindications to the banana diet are:
- Kidney pathology.
- Liver disease.
- Frequent episodes of flatulence.
- Allergic reactions and individual intolerance to the foods included in the diet menu.
- Thrombophlebitis.
- Diabetes.
Reviews and results
Reviews of those who have lost weight
Olga, 33 years old: “I chose a strict version of the banana diet for weight loss, but despite this, I tolerated it very easily. It was possible to regulate the work of the digestive system, the intestines began to function like a clock, and the complexion became much fresher. In 3 days I lost 4.5 kg, which made me incredibly happy."
Irina, 27 years old: “I have heard many times about the benefits of bananas, but I did not dare to lose weight with their help. It has always seemed to me that this product will only allow you to gain weight, and not lose it. After all, it contains a lot of sugar. However, after reading the positive reviews about the banana diet, I still decided to give it a try. In three days I managed to lose weight by 3 days. The result, in general, is not bad, but now bananas make me sick! Although before the diet, I adored these fruits."
Alina, 27 years old: “I followed the banana diet 2 times. My first experience was unsuccessful, as I ate kilograms of bananas. This led to the fact that the weight became more. I prepared for the next diet more thoroughly, having studied a lot of information about it. I ate no more than five bananas a day. Withstood the prescribed three days, lost 4 kg of excess weight. Now I will resort to this diet from time to time, as one of the most effective. Of the shortcomings, I would like to note the feeling of hunger, which pursued throughout all three days.
Vika, 17 years old: “I tried the banana diet on myself. She helped me lose 10 kg, although I absolutely did not believe in her performance. The effect is excellent, but I don't know if I could have achieved it only with diet. After all, in parallel, I started doing strength exercises with a professional trainer."
Nutritionist Comments
According to most nutritionists, the banana diet is a challenge for the body. He does not receive enough proteins, fats and carbohydrates, which are necessary for his normal functioning. The menu is very limited. This creates artificially provoked stress, which in the future can lead to rapid weight gain.
Another disadvantage of the diet is the risk of dehydration. Indeed, during a hunger strike, the body does not receive salt, but there is a lot of potassium in bananas. The combination of these factors contributes to the rapid elimination of water from the body. Therefore, in case of disturbances in the functioning of the kidneys, in the presence of stones in them, the banana diet should be forgotten forever.
The banana diet is deliberately putting the body under stress. For all the time, you will be able to lose from 3 to 7 kg of excess weight. However, such a plumb line can be associated with health problems. Therefore, only absolutely healthy people can adhere to such a weight loss system.
The author of the article: Kuzmina Vera Valerievna | Endocrinologist, nutritionist
Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after NI Pirogov with a degree in General Medicine (2004). Residency at Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, diploma in Endocrinology (2006).
