If a person suffers from excessive weight and obesity of various degrees, associated with a metabolic disorder in the body, overeating or inactive mode of life, he is assigned a diet number 8. This variant of therapeutic nutrition is aimed at restoring lipid metabolism and preventing fat deposition. Also, diet number 8 can be used in diabetic and easy stages, but only with the permission of a doctor.
The essence of this method of nutrition is to limit the intake of carbohydrates and fats and increase the intake of low-calorie foods, maximally rich in vitamins and enzymes, which cause oxidative processes aimed at reducing fat stores.
Rules of the diet
The main requirements that must be met for this diet are:
- Eating should be done 6 times a day.
- Dishes with diet number 8 should be stewed, boiled and baked, but fried foods should be excluded.
- A maximum of 5 g of salt is allowed per day.
- From alcohol should be completely abandoned.
- In diet number 8, unloading days should be used: watermelon, kefir, apple, etc.
- More caloric food should be taken in the morning.
- It is advisable to refuse snacks.
Permitted products
The diet table number 8 allows the following products to be eaten:
- wheat or rye bread;
- dietary fish and meat;
- eggs;
- milk;
- berries and fruits;
- vegetables;
- cottage cheese;
- seafood;
- cereals;
- broth of dogrose;
- not strong tea, etc.
Prohibited products
It is forbidden to use:
- alcohol;
- sharp and fried foods;
- pasta;
- fatty fish and meat;
- sweet juices;
- cocoa;
- beans;
- sugar;
- jam;
- honey;
- mayonnaise;
- cakes, etc.
Any diet aimed at eliminating excess weight , involves the use of sugar substitutes, but scientists have long proven that these drugs cause a strong appetite, so they are not advised to apply them.
The result of diet number 8 will be much better if you combine therapeutic nutrition with sports, dancing or swimming.