There were several popular diets in Soviet times. The most famous one is the Kremlin diet.
Besides this, there was a diet table or a treatment table with different numbers, and fashionistas also arranged fasting days.
Nutritionist Olga Redina assessed the features of each diet in an interview with the publication “ Evening Moscow ”.
The Kremlin Diet
It was developed for astronauts and government officials. The diet allowed them to stay fit and healthy.
The diet was based on limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing protein and fat intake.
As a measurement scale, products were assigned points.
Fasting days
Fashionistas gave up a number of foods for a day, which helped remove waste and toxins, while reducing the load on the kidneys and liver.
You shouldn't abuse it, as it can disrupt your metabolism.
Treatment table No. 8
It was developed and prescribed for patients who were overweight or obese.
The diet involves consuming a minimum of calories and limits fat intake.
Mono diet
In addition to a certain set of products, their consumption is provided for within a certain period of time.
The disadvantages include a lack of vitamins and minerals.