6 options for the egg diet
In our time, not everyone manages to eat right. Modern life takes place in a very energetic rhythm, which makes people resort to the services of fast food establishments, and this inevitably leads to a set of extra pounds. To eliminate such undesirable consequences, a large number of diets have been developed, and one of the most common of them is the egg diet.
For a long time, experts have argued about the harm and benefits of eggs for human health. Opponents of the egg diet focused on the high cholesterol content of this product, but recent studies have shown that eggs are very beneficial for the body and have many valuable properties. The cholesterol they contain is not as harmful to health as previously thought. Eggs contain vitamin K and vitamins of groups A, E, D and B, in addition to iron, calcium and other useful minerals. It is also worth noting the content of lecithin in them, which contributes to good brain function and improved memory.
Eggs have another very important property that allows them to be used in diets - they are low in calories. One egg contains only about 100 kilocalories. Recent studies have shown that you can significantly reduce your appetite during the day by eating eggs in the morning. There are many options for the egg diet. The simplest of them is to consume any number of eggs for three days; if you wish, you can also add some fruits or vegetable salads to the menu.
Fats, flour products and any sweets are excluded with such a diet, and coffee and tea are replaced with water. The egg diet is easily tolerated, but long-term use can lead to poor mood and muscle weakness, which is typical for almost all low-carb diets. Therefore, its duration should not exceed 3-4 days, during which you can lose 4 kilograms.
Content:
- Professor Osama Hamdiy's egg diet
- Egg diet for 7 days
- Egg diet for 2 weeks
- Egg and orange diet
- Egg and curd diet
- Egg and honey diet
- Reviews and results of the egg diet
Professor Osama Hamdiy's egg diet
This method of losing weight is not based on low calorie food and not on fasting, it relies on chemical reactions taking place in the human body. It should be remembered that this is a very strict diet, in which it is absolutely not allowed to swap foods or substitute them.
It also provides for a number of rules: the use of fats and oils is excluded, tea and coffee must be drunk without added sugar, no more than one can of a diet drink is allowed per day. The interval between meals should be two hours (in case of severe hunger, you can snack on a carrot or cucumber). Vegetables are cooked exclusively in water without adding meat to the broth. At the same time, you should drink at least 2.5 liters of clean water per day, additional vitamins are not required, any fruits are allowed, except for dates, bananas, grapes, figs, mangoes.
Exercise will help you lose weight and speed up the process. The course of the Osama Hamdiy diet is designed for four weeks, and the menu for each of them has its own characteristic features.
| Days of the week | Meal time | I week | II week | III week | IV week |
| Monday | Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange | mono diet - fruit day | a set of products for the day - 200 g of boiled chicken fillet, 1 grapefruit and an orange, 200 g of fish (boiled), fresh vegetable salad |
| Dinner | allowed fruits in any quantity | boiled eggs - 2 pcs. + vegetable salad | |||
| Dinner | boiled lean meat | Boiled eggs 2 pcs. + 1 grapefruit | |||
| Tuesday | Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange |
mono diet - vegetable day (fresh vegetables) |
a set of products for the day - 2 whole grain toast, 4 fruits of your choice, cucumber and tomato salad |
| Dinner | chicken fillet cooked without salt | lettuce, fish or grilled meat | |||
| Dinner | Boiled eggs 2 pcs. + vegetable salad | Boiled eggs 2 pcs. + 1 grapefruit | |||
| Wednesday | Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange | mono-diet - fruit or vegetable day (boiled vegetables) | a set of products for the day - 2 toasts, 2 grapefruit and 2 orange, low-fat cottage cheese - 100 g, boiled vegetables 200 g, 2 tomatoes |
| Dinner | 2 tomatoes, whole wheat toast, a little cheese | lettuce, fish or grilled meat | |||
| Dinner | meat (boiled) | Boiled eggs 2 pcs. + 1 grapefruit | |||
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Thursday |
Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange | fish day + salad of leafy vegetables | set of products for the day - boiled chicken fillet, salad of 2 tomatoes and 2 cucumbers, 1 grapefruit and an orange |
| Dinner | non-prohibited fruits (as much as necessary) | boiled eggs (2 pcs.) and vegetables, a piece of feta cheese | |||
| Dinner | vegetable salad and grilled meat | two boiled eggs | |||
| Friday | Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange | mono-diet - boiled chicken meat | set of products for the day - vegetable salad of tomatoes, leafy vegetables and cucumbers, 2 boiled eggs, grapefruit |
| Dinner | vegetable salad and two boiled eggs | fish or seafood (boiled or grilled) | |||
| Dinner | two tomatoes, steamed or grilled fish, grapefruit (one hour after eating) | two boiled eggs | |||
| Saturday | Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange | mono-diet - fruit day (one type of fruit to choose from) | a set of products for the day - whole grain bread toast, 100 g of feta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cucumber, 200 g of boiled chicken fillet |
| Dinner | allowed fruits in any quantity | lettuce, grilled lean meat, grapefruit (one hour after eating) | |||
| Dinner | leafy vegetable salad and grilled lean meat | any permitted fruits | |||
| Sunday | Breakfast | half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange | mono-diet - fruit day (one type of fruit to choose from) | a set of products for the day - 2 tomatoes, 1 grapefruit and an orange, vegetables - 200 g, boiled fish - 150 g, 1 toast from whole grain bread |
| Dinner | fresh vegetable salad, boiled chicken fillet | two fresh tomatoes, boiled chicken fillet, grapefruit (one hour after eating) | |||
| Dinner | any boiled vegetables except potatoes |
Egg diet for 7 days
Using this diet, you can easily lose up to ten kilograms of excess weight. In this case, you will fully restore the reserves of minerals and vitamins washed out from the body. The egg will help to improve all metabolic processes in the body and create a feeling of fullness. Using citrus fruits in your diet will prolong this sensation and make you feel less hungry.
| Days of the week | Meal time | Name of dishes |
| Monday | Breakfast | boiled eggs - 2 pcs., 1 grapefruit, green tea - 1 glass |
| Dinner | 150 g boiled chicken fillet with salt, boiled egg - 1 pc., Orange - 1 pc. | |
| Dinner | 200 g boiled chicken fillet with salt (skinless), a glass of kefir | |
| Tuesday | Breakfast | 1 glass citrus juice, 2 boiled eggs |
| Dinner | 150 g stewed or boiled chicken fillet with salt (skinless), 2 oranges, a glass of clean water | |
| Dinner | A glass of milk, 2 boiled eggs, grapefruit | |
| Wednesday | Breakfast | Boiled egg, a glass of water with the addition of a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| Dinner | 200 g boiled meat (veal or beef), grapefruit | |
| Dinner | A glass of mineral water, 2 boiled eggs | |
| Thursday | Breakfast | Omelet of three eggs with herbs and salt (parsley, dill, green onions) - the amount of greens is not limited |
| Dinner | Stewed or boiled chicken legs (without skin) with salt weighing no more than 150 g. Lettuce leaves | |
| Dinner | A glass of clean water, a boiled egg, 2 grapefruits | |
| Friday | Breakfast | A salad of two boiled eggs, small boiled carrots, a tablespoon of low-fat sour cream. Cut the egg and carrots, add herbs, salt. |
| Dinner | A glass of orange juice, 2 fresh carrots | |
| Dinner | 100 g of stewed or boiled sea fish, poured with a teaspoon of lemon juice, a glass of mineral water, a boiled egg | |
| Saturday | Breakfast | 150 g cottage cheese (low-fat), a glass of citrus juice |
| Dinner | Two boiled eggs, 2 grapefruits | |
| Dinner | Mineral water in any quantity | |
| Sunday | Breakfast | Two boiled eggs, half a small grapefruit, |
| Dinner | 1 orange, 200 g of boiled meat (veal or beef) | |
| Dinner | Mineral water (unlimited) |
It is recommended to drink alkaline mineral water while following the 7-day egg diet. Alkaline is able to neutralize excess acid in the stomach that accumulates as a result of consuming large amounts of citrus fruits. Sports activities are also encouraged. It is best to leave the egg diet gradually, that is, continue to eat oranges, grapefruits, cottage cheese, but in smaller quantities. This will significantly reduce stress on the body and maintain the achieved results longer.
Egg diet for 2 weeks
Eggs are the main ingredient in this diet, although grapefruit also plays an important role. They are able to break down fats in the body and thus cause a high rate of weight loss. The two-week egg diet involves three regular meals a day. It is strictly forbidden to eat any food between the main meals. The place of dinner in this diet is second breakfast. It should be remembered that eating after 19.00 is prohibited, and since dinner is not provided, then lunch should not be later than this time.
| Days of the week | Meal time | Name of dishes |
| Monday | 1st breakfast | Black coffee, two eggs, grapefruit |
| 2nd breakfast | Tomato, tea (herbal), two eggs | |
| Dinner | Vinaigrette without added oil, 2 eggs, herbal tea or grapefruit | |
| Tuesday | 1st breakfast | Black coffee, two eggs, grapefruit |
| 2nd breakfast | Two eggs, grapefruit | |
| Dinner | Tomato, cucumber, celery, salad, lean meat | |
| Wednesday | 1st breakfast | Black coffee, grapefruit, two eggs |
| 2nd breakfast | Tea, spinach, two eggs | |
| Dinner | Cabbage, cottage cheese, herbal tea, two eggs, beets | |
| Thursday | 1st breakfast | Two eggs, black coffee, grapefruit |
| 2nd breakfast | Spinach, coffee, two eggs | |
| Dinner | Vinaigrette, fish, coffee | |
| Friday | 1st breakfast | Black coffee, two eggs, grapefruit |
| 2nd breakfast | Coffee, 2 eggs, spinach | |
| Dinner | Fish, vinaigrette, cabbage, coffee | |
| Saturday | 1st breakfast | Black coffee, two eggs, grapefruit |
| 2nd breakfast | Fruit salad | |
| Dinner | Celery, steak, salad, cucumber, tomato, coffee | |
| Sunday | 1st breakfast | Black coffee, two eggs, grapefruit |
| 2nd breakfast | Tomato, grapefruit, cold chicken | |
| Dinner | Cabbage, carrot, tomato, chicken coffee |
The second week is no different from the first. While following a two-week egg diet, you will feel full, but there may be some troubles in the form of fatigue, irritability, weakness, which is typical for many low-carb diets. It is not recommended to follow such a diet for more than two weeks. It can be repeated not earlier than after three months.
Egg and orange diet
Many experts advise the egg-orange diet for people who are overweight and have impaired metabolism. Its basis, as you might guess, is made up of oranges filled with vitamin C and many useful minerals, and eggs, which are easily digestible and low-calorie product. In addition, oranges contain pectin, which promotes proper digestion and suppresses the processes of putrefaction in the intestines.
This diet earned its reputation in the days when oranges were in short supply throughout Europe. Now there are no problems with them, and many people, including celebrities, use this method of losing weight. Eggs and oranges are a great complement to each other, and the combination of trace minerals in them allows for excellent results.
During the egg-orange diet, you need to eat five times a day, using one and a half oranges and two hard-boiled eggs at each meal. It is advisable to drink clean and still water. In the second week of the diet, be sure to add fiber-rich vegetables and fresh fruits to the diet. The number of oranges eaten per day should not exceed one kilogram.
You cannot continue the egg-orange diet for more than two weeks, in which case the body will lack animal proteins. Instead of body fat, muscle mass will begin to leave, and this will have a bad effect on health. After a month of good nutrition, the diet can be repeated. You need to get out of it gradually, including juices, fruit purees, boiled chicken in the diet.
Egg and curd diet
Since honey is included in the menu of the egg-curd diet, it is perfect for people who cannot imagine their life without sweets. At the same time, this is a fairly strict diet, which is recommended to be followed for no more than three days, during which you can lose about three kilograms of excess weight. Breakfast of the first day should consist of a cup of coffee or tea, as well as a cocktail made from two chicken eggs and a small spoonful of honey. The cocktail is whipped with a mixer.
For lunch, you can eat a small, low-fat slice of cheese and have a cup of tea with honey. Bread toast, your favorite fruit and lean vegetable soup will make up your dinner. Breakfast of the second day is absolutely the same as the first. Lunch should include a small portion of low-fat cottage cheese, a cup of sugar-free tea, and an egg and honey cocktail. For dinner, you should eat lean meat or fish, vegetable salad seasoned with vegetable oil and drink a cup of tea.
On the third day, breakfast will consist of the following dishes: a cup of black coffee, a fresh green apple, a cocktail of honey and eggs. The lunch ration includes a slice of low-fat cheese, bran bread toast and vegetable salad seasoned with vegetable oil. It is also recommended to add a little lemon juice to the salad. For dinner, eat steamed vegetables, a hard-boiled egg, and a cup of tea.
Before using the egg-curd diet, you should consult a doctor or nutritionist. It is contraindicated for people with gastrointestinal problems and some other diseases. Tiring sports should also be postponed for this time, it is better to replace them with walks and light jogging.
Egg and honey diet
A mixture of honey with egg yolk contains a significant amount of minerals and vitamins, as well as useful carbohydrates and proteins. Also, with an egg-honey diet, it is useful to eat half a lemon a day, which will provide the body with additional energy and speed up fat burning. This diet is not much different from many diets with a very low daily calorie intake.
The menu of the first day is as follows: breakfast - coffee with lemon or tea, whipped with a mixer a couple of egg yolks with a teaspoon of honey; lunch - coffee with honey or tea, 90 g of cheese; dinner - an apple, black bread, a cup of broth. Drink tea with lemon at night. The diet of the second day includes the following dishes: breakfast - tea with lemon or coffee, a mixture of honey and an egg; lunch - honey with an egg, some cottage cheese, coffee or tea with lemon; dinner - tea with lemon, fresh vegetable salad, 150 g of poultry or fish.
Third day menu: breakfast - tea with lemon, apple, honey with egg; lunch - rye bread, a little cheese (50 g), salad poured with lemon juice (200 g). Dinner - tea with honey, an egg, 300 g of boiled vegetables (not starchy ones). Compliance with the egg-honey diet will allow you to lose up to 4 kilograms.
Reviews and results of the egg diet
Nutritionists agree that it is impossible to stick to an egg diet for a long time, since the liver and kidneys are exposed to a large load with excessive protein intake. Among other things, there is a clear lack of fat in such a diet. If you strictly follow all the deadlines, then you can achieve good results. In addition, eggs have a large amount of amino acids, minerals and vitamins necessary for the full functioning of the human body.
Anna: in three days on an egg diet, she threw off as much as four kilograms, at first she did not believe it!
Julia: a few years ago, before going on vacation, I tried an egg diet, lost eight kilograms in four weeks, and after quitting the diet lost another 4 kg.
Albina: for some reason I am afraid to go on this diet again, last time I first threw off a few kilograms, but then gained them also quickly.
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).
