Egg diet: how to lose weight using this food
The egg diet subjects the human body to a considerable effort: taking a certain food for a long period, in fact, could cause serious reactions and problems. The doctor will be able to opt for the egg diet only after having carried out all the appropriate analyzes on the person who is about to undertake it. In any case, it is good to specify that this diet should not be continued for more than 14 days.
What does the egg diet consist of?
The egg diet is a type of diet that is based on the intake of only one basic food, the egg, which is the cornerstone of the whole diet. The fact that there is a diet based exclusively on eggs dispels the myth that sees this food as bad for the body due to the high levels of cholesterol and fat.
One of the strengths of the egg diet is to exploit the satiating power of food, combined with all the nutritional properties superior to other foods. By eating eggs, it will be easier to get to each meal without being too hungry. so we will limit ourselves in the intake of other foods.
If in the other diets it is expected to eat eggs two or three times a week, in this specific diet you get to eat from 4 to 6 eggs a day. The aim is to obtain the greatest possible benefits from food, those that will serve, to those who decide to follow it, to face the day with the load of essential energy.
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The egg diet is a diet very rich in proteins and low in fat, carbohydrates and calories, which will only be partially integrated (about 800kcal per day). For all these reasons it is difficult for us to include it among balanced diets, so much so that to avoid serious nutritional deficiencies, doctors say it should not be continued for more than 14 days. Here are some essential rules:
- Never substitute or modify foods without consulting your doctor
- Do not follow the egg diet for more than 7 days
- Do not add foods that we like but were not intended by the doctor
- Avoid drinking alcohol during this diet
- Avoid snacking between main meals. Unsweetened tea and coffee are allowed.
- Drink at least two liters of water a day
Egg diet: example of a menu
There is more than one version of the egg diet, which is also the least extreme because it allows the consumption of protein alternatives to eggs such as lean meats and fish, all accompanied by portions of low-sugar fruit and vegetables.
Over time, this type of diet has also developed into other more extreme and restrictive variants, which should only be started after the doctor's consent. If you are on a diet, as a general rule, it is always good to combine a light daily physical activity with the new diet.
Furthermore, it will be essential to drink at least 2 liters of water a day to keep the whole organism hydrated. Let's see an example of a weekly menu for the egg diet.
MONDAY'
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: 2 hard boiled eggs with mixed salad without oil but with apple cider vinegar. You can always have unsweetened coffee or tea or alternatively a low-sugar fruit
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, an oil-free tomato salad with apple cider vinegar.
TUESDAY'
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: A grilled steak with salad to complete to your liking (lettuce, tomato, celery, cucumber, oil and vinegar).
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 1 orange (alternative variant: grilled or grilled meat, salad)
WEDNESDAY'
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: 2 lamb chops / grilled chicken breast, cucumber or celery salad with apple cider vinegar (alternative variant: 2 boiled eggs, mixed salad)
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, spinach and tomatoes, oil and apple cider vinegar.
THURSDAY'
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: 2 hard-boiled eggs, boiled cauliflower without oil, fresh cheese and 1 slice of bread
- Dinner: 2 hard-boiled eggs, spinach and tomato salad with oil and apple cider vinegar
FRIDAY'
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: boiled or grilled fish without oil to be seasoned with lemon, 1 slice of bread (the alternative variant: 2 poached eggs, 2 tomatoes)
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, spinach and tomato salad without oil (the alternative variant: fresh or canned fish, mixed salad)
SATURDAY
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: Grilled steak / chicken breast, oil-free tomato salad, 1 orange, alternatively you can eat fruit until full.
- Dinner: seasonal fruit salad as much as you like, always until you are satisfied.
SUNDAY
- Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, an orange and an unsweetened coffee or tea
- Lunch: Skinless roast chicken, carrots (alternative variant: 2 poached or boiled eggs, pan-fried spinach)
- Dinner: Skinless roast chicken, oil-free tomato salad, 1 orange (alternative variant: roast meat, salad)
What are the contraindications in the egg diet?
The egg diet is not a balanced diet, and the main reason is that it is a low-calorie diet, which does not involve the slightest intake of carbohydrates or fats. For this reason, before starting it it is good to ask for the consent of your nutritionist or dietician who will monitor the situation, to avoid problems due to food shortages.
The egg diet is not suitable if:
- you suffer from liver or gallbladder problems because the high lipid content could create stones;
- you are dibaetic, as it increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes especially when the number of eggs exceeds 9 per week;
- you have severe "hyperlipidemia.
The importance of eggs in nutrition
Up to now we have repeated several times that the egg diet is somewhat unbalanced and therefore should not be done for long periods. However, we also want to underline that a food such as egg is very important for the nutrition of any individual, here are the reasons:
- It accelerates the metabolism because it is rich in amino acids that burn the kcal
- It is rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin D
- Egg proteins help you lose weight easily.
- The egg is an essential source of energy for those who play sports.
- It has low calorie content
- It does not contain sugars and for this reason they are a perfect food for any time of the day
