Classic low-calorie diet

Therapeutic nutrition with obesity involves the use of "classical" low-calorie diet. Its purpose - the impact on the metabolism to eliminate excess fat deposits.

General characteristics of low-calorie diet
Appointment of a diet low energotsennosti from fat, and some simple carbs, but it contains all the essential nutrients. In determining the diet energotsennosti individual energy requirements (including sex, age, intensity of labor, normal body weight) reduced by 20-30% or more, depending on the degree of obesity of the patient, the effectiveness of treatment and location (hospital, health spa).

Normal or slight increase in protein content in the diet. This prevents the loss of tissue protein, increases energy consumption due to the assimilation of protein foods, creates a feeling of satiety. Egg whites (protein omelets) in the assimilation of energy consumption increases more than the meat and cheese.

Restricting carbohydrates, primarily due to the exclusion of sugar, confectionery, sweet drinks, etc. The decrease carbohydrate content lower than 100 g should not be systematic. Bread limited to 100-150 g per day, and if necessary reduce energotsennosti diet - 50 grams or exclude. Preferred protein-protein and wheat bran or bread. Sugar in food and drink can be replaced by xylitol or sorbitol (30 g per day) based on their energotsennosti.

The amount of fat in the diet to reduce fats in '80 are staying longer in the stomach and reduce the excitability of the alimentary center, eliminating hunger. Fats, mainly vegetable, increase the activity of enzymes that promote the decomposition of body fat.

Limiting the amount of salt.

Exception of alcoholic beverages that weaken self-control over food intake, and are themselves high-calorie foods.

Excluding food and dishes that excite the appetite.

Diet: 5-6 times a day with plenty of feel-saturation.