Monotonous diet: is it possible to eat the same thing every day - the pros and cons of this approach

12.03.2024 11:53

Many people complain about the lack of a large number of culinary ideas.

It's very difficult to come up with something new every time. But it's convenient to cook the same thing.

It’s even easier to create a couple of dishes in such quantities that they will last for a week ahead, and not ask yourself the question: “What should I cook today?”

Is a monotonous diet dangerous? It turns out that this type of diet has both advantages and disadvantages.

The benefits of a monotonous diet

Firstly, if the diet is not varied, then the person clearly knows the most suitable portion size for himself.

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In such conditions, the risk of overeating and gaining excess weight is minimal. With a varied diet, the opposite effect is observed.

Secondly, it is very convenient to cook the same thing: creating dishes does not take much time.

Thirdly, with a monotonous diet it is easier to stick to a diet and give up unhealthy foods.

Disadvantages of a monotonous diet

Firstly, this type of nutrition cannot provide the human body with all the necessary vitamins and microelements. Serious health problems may arise.

Secondly, your mood worsens: eating the same thing every day is boring, there is no joy in eating “something tasty and unusual.”

Earlier we told you how to overcome the habit of eating at night .

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. The benefits of a monotonous diet
  2. Disadvantages of a monotonous diet