For many people, summer is not just a bathing season but also a time to seriously work on your figure. Is it possible to put the body in order in a couple of months? Of course, you can not get rid of twenty bored pounds in such a short period of time, but you can say goodbye to a few of them. And this will be the first step to defeating yourself.
What will you need on the way to the perfect appearance? First, willpower. Forcing yourself to go to the fitness center is not easy, but believe me: every time you perform exercises will be easier, and training will become your habit. And secondly, proper nutrition. To be the owner of a slender figure, you need twice a year to unload your body, throwing out of the refrigerator all the fatty, fried, and floury.
For a month you have to forget about meat. If you want the body to become more fit and healthy, then refuse at least for the duration of the diet of cigarettes, alcohol, and coffee. Drink as much clean water as possible. Try to have breakfast with cereals, vegetables, or fruits containing fiber. Greens can be consumed in unlimited quantities. And one more important rule: don’t eat anything three hours before bedtime.
Here are a few dishes you can include in your diet (from the books “Ayurveda” and “Chinese Research Recipes”):
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Spicy Oatmeal with Bananas and Almonds
This is the perfect energy breakfast for those who are on a diet. To make oatmeal really tasty, you need to use a lot of water. Then the dish will come out creamy and homogeneous. If the porridge becomes too thick or pasty, no matter what you add, you will not achieve a good result!
Servings: 2.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup chopped and soaked almonds
4 cups filtered water
1 cup ivy oats
2 tbsp raisins
1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom
1/4 teaspoon fragrant pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup organic whole milk or cream
2 tbsp maple syrup
Preparation:
1. Put the almonds in a glass, pour filtered water overnight. Drain, peel, and chop.
2. In a medium-sized pan, pour three cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add the oats and then the raisins and spices.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, occasionally stirring, until the consistency is homogeneous and creamy, for about 7-9 minutes.
4. Serve in a peel with cream or milk, as well as maple syrup.
Tip: Rice or soy milk can be used.
Brussels Sprouts with Pumpkin and Almonds
Any cabbage helps to cleanse the body, removes cholesterol from the body, reduces blood sugar, and helps to get rid of excess weight. Pumpkin strengthens the liver and cleanses the intestines. Almonds cleanse the blood and stabilize the amount of glucose.
Servings: 4-6.
Ingredients:
1 nutmeg, peeled and diced 1.3 cm (about 3 cups)
2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
1/3 cup almonds
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp tamari sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup or brown rice syrup
1 tbsp brown rice or other vinegar
Sea salt
Preparation:
1 . Steam the nutmeg until softened (but don’t boil!). Transfer to a bowl.
2 . Steam the Brussels sprouts and add them to the pumpkin.
3 . Stirring constantly, fry the almonds in a frying pan over low heat until golden brown.
4 . Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, add them to the vegetables, sprinkle with almonds, and mix well. Salt.
Ratatouille
Excellent dinner for people who look after their figure. Eggplant contributes to the breakdown of fats and weight loss, and courgette – so low-calorie product that it can be eaten in almost any amount even with a strict diet.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
Pieces of leeks 7.5 cm long.
1 small green pepper. Divide into 4 pieces, peel from the seeds, and thinly slice
1 round aubergine. Peel and cut into thick slices
2 courgettes, cut into thick slices
3 ripe tomatoes. Peel the seeds and roughly chop
1 finely chopped garlic clove (optional)
2 teaspoons dry oregano
1 teaspoon dry marjoram
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
115g organic, fresh creamy goat cheese. Cut into slices
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
2. Heat the oil over low heat in a saucepan. Add leeks, peppers, eggplant, and zucchini. Simmer, frequently stirring, for about 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, garlic, oregano, marjoram, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the mixture to the mold, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and remove the lid. Heat the roaster.
6. Put the goat cheese in slices on top of the ratatouille. Fry without covering until the cheese starts to melt and is covered with a golden crust (about 5 minutes).
Tropical Salad of Three Types of Legumes
Legumes help to overcome the feeling of hunger at a relatively low-calorie content. That is why they are so often included in their diet by those trying to lose weight. Too frequent use of legumes is not recommended, but sometimes they can diversify your diet.
Portions: 5-7.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried or 1 can (about 425 g) red beans
1/2 cup dried or 1 can (about 425 g) white beans
1/2 cup dried or 1 jar (about 425 g) chickpea
1 sliced mango
A pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper
1 large chopped tomato
1 avocado, diced
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon ground cumin
A pinch of ground cinnamon and coriander
Preparation:
1 . If you use dried legumes, soak them for 5-8 hours, drain the water and rinse the grains. If you can, separate them from the pouring and rinse. Boil all three types of legumes together by following the instructions on the packaging. Then drain the water, transfer the beans to a bowl.
2 . Allow the beans to cool slightly, then add the remaining ingredients and stir. Allow the salad to infuse for 15 minutes. If desired, salt to taste.
Papaya Smoothies with Carrot Juice
Papaya, like carrots, helps to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. This diet can be a useful addition to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Portions: 1.
Ingredients:
1 cup diced papaya
1/2 cup carrot juice
1 banana
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1 . Put all the ingredients in the blender.
2 . Grind the smoothies in high 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture has the consistency of a soft puree.
