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Apple Diet for Weight Loss: Is It Good or Bad?
12.02.2024 23:11
Updated: 24.05.2024 07:56
One of the effective ways to lose weight is the apple diet (based on eating apples), which promotes weight loss and improves the general condition of the body and well-being.
Apples contain many vitamins, antioxidants, dietary fiber, and the enzyme pectin, which helps reduce appetite and promotes bowel cleansing.
It is worth noting that there are several versions of the apple diet, which differ in duration, the number of apples and other products that can be consumed.
There is an apple diet for 3, 5 or 7 days, an apple-bread diet, an apple-vegetable diet, etc.
However, the apple diet is not suitable for everyone and has its pros and cons, but it can help you lose a few kilograms in a short period of time.
Attention! Before starting the apple diet, it is recommended to consult a doctor and take into account your individual characteristics, goals and needs.
Benefits of the Apple Diet
- Simplicity and accessibility of the diet.
- Significant improvement of digestion and removal of toxins from the body.
- Strengthening the immune system and preventing anemia.
- Lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Disadvantages of the Apple Diet
- Lack of proteins, fats and other nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
- Risk of developing increased stomach acidity, gastritis, ulcers due to the large amount of acid in apples, as well as allergies.
- Monotony of the menu, which can lead to overeating after the diet.
- Return of lost weight after stopping the diet if you do not follow the correct diet and physical activity regimen.
The apple diet is strictly not recommended for people who:
- there are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastritis, ulcers, high acidity, colitis, etc., due to the fact that apples contain a lot of acid, which can irritate and damage the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines;
- there are cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, ischemia, arrhythmia, etc. Apples can reduce blood pressure and viscosity, which can be dangerous for people with heart problems;
- apples can cause allergic reactions such as itching, hives, swelling, runny nose, cough, etc.:
- have diabetes or a carbohydrate metabolism disorder, since apples contain a significant amount of carbohydrates and sugars, which can increase blood glucose levels (normal blood sugar levels range from 3.3 to 5.5 mmol/l).
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