The diet of the French nutritionist Pierre Ducane quickly gained popularity not only in the author's homeland, but also in other countries. The absence of restrictions in the amount of food and time of reception, a varied menu, a stable result with the observance of simple recommendations, all this tempts even sophisticated gourmets who want to lose extra pounds without limiting themselves in food. Numerous reviews of it show that the diet is effective and available to people with different needs and opportunities. Of course, there are also warnings, because, despite all their dignity, the diet presupposes certain limitations, which may not suit everyone. Therefore, before you start the fight for a beautiful figure, you need to assess the state of health, in the presence of diseases consult with your doctor, to clarify whether the menu suits the Dyukan for specific violations. When dieting is also necessary to take into account the lack of vitamins, minerals and vegetable fats, which can be replenished with the help of special vitamin complexes, and sometimes adding to salads a little vegetable oil. Recipes for the Ducane diet allow you to diversify the diet as much as possible with any diet.
When cooking, it should be borne in mind that the diet is low-carbohydrate, and with an overabundance of proteins can cause dehydration. Water in large quantities is used by the body to remove the decomposition products formed due to an imbalance between proteins and carbohydrates. Therefore, during the diet, it is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of fluid per day. But the restriction of carbohydrates is provided only in two phases of the diet, after which the balance is gradually restored.
The diet consists of four phases, the duration of which is calculated individually.
Phase "Attack"
Duration is calculated based on excess weight. 3 days with a surplus of less than 10 kg, 3-5 days with a surplus of 10-20 kg, 5-7 days with a surplus of 20-30 kg, 7-10 days with a surplus of more than 30 kg.
The menu consists of protein products, such as meat, fish, skimmed dairy products and eggs. Be sure to eat 1.5 tablespoons of oat bran daily. With increased cholesterol, you can not eat more than 4 yolks per week.
Recommended products: turkey and chicken without skin, chicken liver or beef, fish and seafood without restrictions, natural yogurt, spices, mustard, vinegar, seasonings, onion and garlic, gherkins, lemon juice and sugar substitute.
Prohibited products such as boiled veal, beef, lamb, pork, rabbit, duck and goose, sugar. You can fry the products without adding butter and sauce. Salt is allowed only in small quantities.
Features
The appearance of dryness and unpleasant odor from the mouth is a normal phenomenon at this stage.
Recommendations
Walk at least 20 minutes a day, light exercise. Be sure to drink at least 1.5 liters of liquid.
Phase "Cruise"
The phase continues until the optimal weight is reached.
Features
In this phase, it is necessary to alternate the days of consumption of protein foods and the days of combined protein and plant foods. Depending on the amount of excess weight, 1 alternates between 1, 3 after 3, or 5 after 5 days of protein and protein-vegetable foods. If necessary, at any time you can change the pattern of alternation.
Menu
The menu on days of protein food is the same as in the first phase. In days of combined protein and vegetable food, vegetables are added in unlimited quantities.
In day it is obligatory to eat 2 tablespoons of oat bran.
Recommended products: cabbage, zucchini, eggplant, artichoke, chicory, asparagus, celery, cucumber, beans, mushrooms, soybeans, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, onions, turnips, sorrel.
Also in a day you can choose 2 products from the following list: 1 tsp. low-fat cocoa, 1 tsp. 3-4% cream, 1 tbsp. l. starch, 1 tbsp. l. ketchup, 2 tbsp. l. soy cream, 3 tbsp. l. wine, 30 g of cheese less than 6%, a few drops of oil for frying.
It is forbidden to eat products containing starch.
Recommendations
Increase the time of walks from 30 minutes, continue to consume at least 1.5 liters of fluid.
The "Fastening" phase
The duration of the third phase depends on the amount of weight lost. For each weight dropped, 10 days are required.
The menu consists of products from the first and vegetables from the second phase. Also, to the daily diet is added 2 slices of bread, a serving of fruit, 40 g of ripe cheese. In a week, you can allow 2 portions of food containing starch.
Features
2 meals a week can contain any food. Such feasts can not be arranged for 2 days in a row.
Recommendations
One day a week consists of pure proteins. Best for this day is Thursday.
Phase "Stabilization"
The duration of the fourth phase is not limited.
The menu has no limits, of course, it is better to stick to natural and healthy food. The main condition is the daily intake of 3 tablespoons of oat bran. Also, a weekly day of pure proteins is stored.
Recommendations
Daily walks and physical exercises are needed not only to preserve the result achieved, but also for well-being.