Many dietary systems are built on the basis of elimination from the diet of one of the components of the triad of protein-fat-carbohydrates. A protein-free diet is necessary for the unloading of protein metabolism, as well as in cases when a person is concerned about kidney diseases, for example glomerulonephritis or kidney failure. In this case, it can not be said that such a diet can help to reduce body weight - in this case, there is not fat burning, but only the withdrawal of excess fluid from the body. People who are keen on sports, combine workouts and such a diet is not recommended, as this can lead to the destruction of muscle tissue.
Proteins: benefit and harm
Many athletes who do not know about the potential harm of protein, use it in huge quantities, which allows you to get a beautiful, relief figure. However, this should not be taken into account in any case, since the harm of proteins is in their negative influence on the kidneys.
Excess protein in the body shifts the acid-base balance of the body towards acidity, which affects negatively the liver, kidneys and cardiovascular system. That is why periodic rest from protein is not only useful, but also necessary. It should be noted that with a balanced diet protein does not have a harmful effect on the body.
Protein-free diet: features
The protein-free diet, despite its strict name, still suggests the inclusion of protein in the diet, but no more than 20% of all substances coming in a day. If you translate this into a more understandable equivalent, then you can afford one small piece of cheese, or a couple of glasses of milk drinks, etc. In this case, you do not face excess protein.
In the case of kidney disease, it is recommended to further limit the flow of fluid to 400-500 ml per day. In addition, the amount of salt is sharply reduced.
To adhere to such a diet is recommended 1-2 weeks, or as much as your doctor will tell you.
Protein-free diet: the menu
The menu in this case is strictly regulated, and the main emphasis is placed on those products that do not contain a lot of protein. First of all, you need to include in your diet:
- saltless bread, saltless pancakes and pancakes on yeast;
- cream, curdled milk, whole milk, sour cream;
- creamy, melted and vegetable oil;
- cereals of all kinds and pasta;
- fresh vegetables, boiled and fried onions, greens;
- cereals, vegetable, fruit soups;
- fruits and berries of all kinds;
- compote and jelly, honey, jam, jelly;
- milk and tomato sauces;
- not strong tea, broth of a dogrose, juices.
It is from such products it is recommended to make your own menu for the day. Sweets should not be abused, they should be allowed only once a day as a separate meal - for example, for a snack or a lunch.
Protein-free diet: bans
There is also a list of foods that are prohibited for you throughout the course of the diet. They should not be used even in small quantities:
- ordinary bread, confectionery, flour products with baking powder;
- margarine, beef, pork, mutton and culinary fat;
- dairy, meat, fish and mushroom soups and broths;
- pickled, salted and pickled vegetables;
- beans, radish, radish, mushrooms;
- chocolate, ice cream;
- pepper, horseradish, mustard;
- fish, meat and poultry;
- egg yolks;
- cottage cheese, cheese;
- coffee, cocoa, mineral water.
Refusing all these categories of dishes, in the early days you will be unaccustomed, but soon you will find ease in the body and will find undoubted advantages of this type of food.