Want to lose weight without feeling hungry all the time? Then the Maggi diet is what you need! In the article you will find nutritionist recommendations, a menu of available products and a recipe for a dessert made from tangerines and prunes!
Some nutritional practices are based on biochemistry. The Maggi diet belongs to this category. Therefore, if you decide to follow the course, then you must strictly observe all the requirements. And if in some cases you can cheat - for example, by replacing the ingredient shown in the menu, then the Maggi diet does not allow violations. But the result is also worth holding for a month without rushing for banned products.
History of origin
There are suggestions that the Maggi diet "came" to us from the UK, and Margaret Thatcher herself became its founder. The Prime Minister did not suffer from the problem of overweight and did not set herself the goal of inventing one. However, there is information that the recipe for Margaret harmony, of which she herself spoke, is as follows: a week you should eat chicken eggs in the amount of 28 pieces. No wonder the Maggi diet is also called eggs.
Thatcher marked the menu for her bi-weekly diet, with which she kept fit. This became the prototype of the diet, which earned the name "Maggi" - short for Margaret. Who is the author of Maggi's "second part" is not known for sure. The apparent effectiveness of a low carb protein diet has been proven by many people who have lost those extra pounds with it.
Rules
Maggi low carb diet has strict adherence to these rules:
- you can remove any product from the menu, but it is forbidden to replace it at your discretion, the only exception is the replacement of cottage cheese eggs in case of allergy to chicken eggs;
- you need to eat exactly as shown in the menu;
- it is forbidden to change meals;
- Cook vegetables in water without adding gravy;
- it is forbidden to add different fats and oils to food;
- should drink more clean water;
- you can drink tea / coffee whenever you want - but without sugar and milk;
- it is permissible to use a sweetener instead of sugar;
- alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden - Maggi's chemical diet and alcohol are incompatible;
- potatoes, bananas, grapes, mangoes, figs, dates should not be consumed;
- cereals, pasta and lamb are prohibited;
- salads cannot be seasoned;
- if you feel unbearably hungry between meals, then eat a cucumber, carrot or salad - but only 2 hours after the recommended meal;
- if you interrupt the course (for example, you ate a banned product), then you have to start over.
To achieve a greater effect, it is recommended to do sports, or at least walk more, be outside and try to spend at least seven hours a day sleeping. After the Maggi diet, the stomach shrinks, as a result of which you will be satisfied with less food. The advantage of Maggi, in addition to its effect, is the correction of eating habits: once you leave it, you are unlikely to want to throw away cakes and fatty foods.
Contraindications
The Maggi diet is definitely not for people who are allergic to certain foods (eggs and citrus fruits). Strictly prohibited for pregnant and lactating women. Under the strict supervision of a physician, a diet should be followed for people who have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, disorders of the cardiovascular system, kidneys or liver.
The amount of eggs in the Maggi Diet has been controversial. However, nutritionists say that eating this amount of eggs is acceptable if you do not eat a lot of high-fat foods.
Menu for 4 weeks
For the first two weeks, the method involves taking 1/2 of a grapefruit or orange, and 1-2 boiled eggs daily for breakfast.
Java # 1
1 day
- lunch - fruit in any quantity: apples, pears, oranges, watermelon, melon, etc. (except prohibited);
- dinner - roasted chicken (you can also fry) - 250 g.
2 days
- lunch - chicken breast without roasted or boiled skin (200 g);
- dinner - 2 boiled eggs, salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers - 150 g), read flat bread or 1 toast (25 g), 1 grapefruit or orange.
3 days
- lunch - low-fat cheese in any quantity, 2 tomatoes, 1 toast (25 g);
- dinner - 250 g any boiled or roasted meat.
Day 4
- lunch - any fruit in any quantity, except those prohibited;
- dinner - 250 g boiled or roasted chicken, salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers - 150 g).
Day 5
- lunch - 2 boiled eggs, boiled vegetables of your choice: zucchini, carrots, green peas, beans (250 g);
- Dinner - 200 g boiled shrimp, lettuce (tomato + lettuce + cucumber + carrot + pepper - 200 g), 1 grapefruit or orange.
6 days
- lunch - any fruit in any quantity;
- dinner - boiled or roasted chicken (you can also fry it) - 200 g.
7 days
- lunch - roasted or boiled chicken without skin (250 g), boiled vegetables (200 g), 1 tomato, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- dinner - selected boiled vegetables, other than prohibited (200 g).
Java # 2
1 day
- lunch - boiled or roasted meat (can be fried) (250 g), salad (tomato + lettuce + cucumber + carrot + pepper - 200 g);
- Dinner - 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or 1 orange.
2 days
- lunch - boiled or roasted meat (200 g), salad (tomatoes + lettuce + cucumbers + carrots + peppers - 200 g);
- dinner - 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange.
3 days
- lunch - boiled or roasted meat (fried) (200 g), cucumbers (as much as you want);
- dinner - 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange.
Day 4
- lunch - 2 boiled eggs, any low-fat white cheese (150 g), boiled vegetables from the allowed ones (150 g);
- dinner - 2 boiled eggs.
Day 5
- lunch - 200 g roasted or boiled fish / boiled shrimp (fried fish is also allowed);
- dinner - 2 boiled eggs.
6 days
- lunch - 200 g roasted or boiled meat (can be fried), 2 tomatoes, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- dinner - fresh fruit (except for forbidden ones) - as much as you want.
7 days
- lunch - fried, roasted or boiled chicken without skin (200 g), 3 tomatoes, boiled vegetables (150 g), 1 grapefruit or orange; dinner
- - fried or skinless chicken (150 g), 2 tomatoes, boiled vegetables (150 g), 1 grapefruit or orange.
Java # 3
The weekly diet is full of fruits and vegetables to eat throughout the day.
1 day
- any fruit in any quantity other than bananas, dates, mangoes, figs and grapes.
2 days
- any salad and boiled vegetables, except potatoes and dried cereals - as much as you want.
3 days
- any fruits and vegetables (except those prohibited), salads in any quantity and at any time.
Day 4
- roasted or boiled fish (200 g), salad (Chinese cabbage + fresh cucumber - 100 g), boiled vegetables (each in any quantity).
Day 5
- 200 g boiled or fried meat, 200 g boiled vegetables.
6 days
- 1 type of fruit in any quantity (except prohibited).
7 days
- 1 type of fruit in any quantity.
Java # 4
Diet foods should be consumed throughout the day and at all times, but without supplements.
1 day
- 250 g boiled chicken breast;
- 4 cucumbers and 3 tomatoes;
- 150 g ton of oil;
- a toast (25g);
- 1 grapefruit or orange.
2 days
- not more than 200 g of roasted or boiled meat;
- 4 cucumbers and 3 tomatoes;
- 1 toast (25g);
- your choice: 1 apple, or 1 orange, or 1 pear, or 1 grapefruit, or 1 slice of melon.
3 days
- 1 tablespoon cottage cheese or any nonfat white cheese (150 g);
- 150 g cooked vegetables;
- 2 tomatoes and 2 cucumbers;
- a toast (25g);
- 1 orange or 1 grapefruit.
Day 4
- 1/2 boiled or roasted chicken;
- 1 cucumber and 3 tomatoes;
- 1 orange or 1 grapefruit.
Day 5
- 2 boiled chicken eggs;
- 3 tomatoes, 1 lettuce;
- 1 grapefruit or orange.
6 days
- 250 g boiled chicken breast;
- 125 g sliced cheese or cottage cheese;
- 1 toast (25 g), 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers;
- soft milk (150 ml), 1 grapefruit or 1 orange.
7 days
- 1 tablespoon cottage cheese, 1 can of tuna without oil (150 g);
- 150 g cooked vegetables;
- 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers;
- 1 toast (25g), 1 grapefruit or 1 orange.
Please note that salt is allowed in food. You can also add onion, garlic and soy sauce without sugar. However, it is forbidden to use spices that contain flavor enhancers: sodium glutamate (E621), sodium inosinate (E631) and sodium guanylate (E627).
For 2 extra weeks
If you have successfully completed the Maggi course and want to repeat it, start from the first week and then go straight to the fourth.
This diet is suitable for people of all ages. However, before you start, be sure to consult your doctor.
Cottage cheese
Eggs are the basis of the classic Maggi diet, but there is also a cottage cheese version. The duration of the program is 4 weeks, during which, depending on the amount of extra pounds, you can lose up to 20 pounds. In order to prolong for the time shown, it is not at all necessary to have an enviable exposure, as the menu is quite balanced and even something is allowed to be eaten without restriction (up to satiety). Some products can be removed from it, but can not be replaced with others, the exception is grapefruit, oranges will become an alternative to it.
Basic rules:
- Cut out salt and spices from your diet.
- Cook without fat - boil, simmer, bake, steam or bake in a stone pan.
- Do not neglect the gym.
What you can do:
- low fat milk;
- any meat, except lamb;
- boiled eggs, steamed omelette, fried eggs cooked in a non-fat oven;
- melons, citrus fruits, apples, pears, peaches, apricots and plums;
- unsweetened coffee and black tea, filtered water, fresh juices diluted with water.
Don'ts:
- bananas, dates, grapes, mangoes, figs;
- potato; soups
- (all without exception! );
- alcohol (in very rare cases, you can drink a glass of dry white wine).
Diet is contraindicated in diseases of the heart, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver. With increasing stomach acidity, as well as with allergies to eggs and citrus, the event should also be abandoned.
Detailed menu for 4 weeks
Breakfast is the same for the first 14 days:
- mass of cottage cheese - 200 g;
- permitted fruits.
Dinners, in addition to the menu below, should include a variety of vegetables.
Monday
- Lunch: pears - 2-3 pieces.
- Dinner: boiled meat - 200 g.
Tuesday
- Lunch: boiled chicken fillet - 200 g.
- Dinner: steamed pollock - 250 g; orange
Wednesday
- Lunch: Toasted bread with cheese; tomato salad.
- Dinner: grilled chicken - 200 g.
Thursday
- Lunch: apples - 2-3 pieces.
- Dinner: turkey - 200 g.
Friday
- Lunch: pollock i zier - 250 g; vegetable stew.
- Dinner: si e marta.
Saturday
- Lunch: 2-3 tangerines.
- Dinner: steamed chicken breast - 200 g.
Sunday
- Lunch: grilled chicken thighs; a portion of boiled vegetables; a couple of tomatoes; orange
- Dinner: salad with cabbage and carrots.
Java 2
Monday
- Lunch: vegetable stew; a couple of slices of cheese.
- Dinner: roasted pollock - 250 g; broccoli or cauliflower; orange
Tuesday
- Lunch: roasted meat with vegetables.
- Dinner: cottage cheese - 300 g; grapefruit - 1/2 piece.
Wednesday
- Lunch: steak; zucchini, peppers and grilled tomatoes.
- Dinner: as yesterday.
Thursday
- Lunch: salad with sliced cheese.
- Dinner: steak with vegetables; citrus.
Friday
- Lunch: steamed fish with vegetables.
- Dinner: Same as Tuesday.
Saturday
- Lunch: boiled beef; a couple of tomatoes; citrus.
- Dinner: fruit.
Sunday
- Lunch: roasted chicken legs; vegetable stew; orange
- Dinner: boiled white meat; steamed broccoli; orange
Third week
Monday
- fruits in any quantity.
Tuesday and Wednesday
- unlimited fruits and vegetables.
Thursday
- fish day, garnish - vegetables (boiled, stewed, steamed).
Friday
- meat day, your favorite vegetables will complement the menu.
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- with fruit flavor.
Fourth week
Eat some tomatoes and cucumbers every day to supplement your diet:
- Monday: 200 g chicken fillets, 150 g canned tuna in their own juice, croutons.
- Tuesday: 350 grams of beef and some bread.
- Wednesday: 400 g cottage cheese, same portion of vegetables allowed, fruit slices, toast.
- Thursday: 1 pound of grilled chicken, fruit and a slice of toast.
- Friday: 300 g cottage cheese, vegetables (they can be boiled or boiled), fruit.
- Saturday: 500 g chicken, a few slices of hard cheese, kefir.
- Sunday: diet is like Wednesday, only fruits, not just any, but citrus fruits
After the diet, it is recommended to consolidate the result. The menu of the first and last weeks is perfect for this purpose. Then cereals and soups should be included in the diet.
Food recipes
The Maggi diet is based on strict restrictions, but it is hard to call it hungry. And despite the strict nutrition system (the method provides for vegetables cooked in large quantities), it can be easily diversified using different recipes for the preparation of permitted products.
Stuffed eggs
Ingredients:
- 2 boiled eggs;
- 1-2 tablespoons cottage cheese (up to 9% fat);
- 1-2 cloves of garlic - to taste;
- fennel;
- salt, pepper - to taste.
Cut the boiled eggs in half, remove the yolks. Add cottage cheese, dill, garlic (squeeze through a garlic press), pepper and salt to the yolks. Mix everything thoroughly. You should get a pastry mass with which to fill the protein halves.
You can also serve green peas as a side dish.
Plum and tangerine dessert soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tangerine;
- 45 g prunes;
- 300 g water;
- 2 sweetening tablets.
Rinse the prunes, remove the seeds, finely chop. Then pour hot water, add sweetener and boil for 5 minutes. In the meantime, peel the tangerine after you have removed the zest and rub it through a grater. Add a teaspoon of zest to the prunes, beat the mixture with a blender.
Put tangerine slices in the soup before serving.
Roasted tomatoes with cheese
Ingredients:
- 3 plates of cheese (20 g each), 16% fat;
- 2 tomatoes;
- 1 rye bread;
- 1 clove garlic;
- fennel;
- salt to taste.
Peel the tomatoes. Finely grind the cheese and garlic. Break the bread finely. Then mix the grated cheese with the garlic and the broken bread. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fill the tomatoes with the resulting mass and put in the oven for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the finished dish with fresh dill.
Leaving the diet
Exit should be gradual, so that the weight loss result is successfully adjusted and the body does not receive a sharp load.
- During the next week after completing the course, include in the diet those foods that the body is accustomed to during the diet. These are: boiled or roasted chicken breast, low-fat cottage cheese (up to 9%), apples, citrus fruits;
- do not throw out foods that are excluded from the diet - chips, pastries, rice, pasta;
- weight loss result can be maintained by eating according to the "Minus 60" system;
- remember to keep track of food quantities and portion sizes. Remember that partial meals are the key to health.