For who ? For all those who do not want to monitor the number of calories consumed, keep an accurate count of "points" or constantly weigh the food! With this diet, meals become a moment of pleasure and not deprivation. We can even continue to feed in the same way as his family, that is to say as it is not binding!
Diet Basics: This diet from the Sonoma region of California, north of San Francisco Bay, is an adaptation of the Mediterranean diet. Also, olive oil is not prohibited, it is prescribed! It is a question of consuming a lot of fruits and vegetables of good quality and complete cereals (wild rice, quinoa, whole pasta ...) rather than prepared foods. In fact, the minimal processing of foods (prefer seasonal vegetables) optimizes their nutrient content. The scheme is divided into three phases:
- phase 1: Weight loss phase . It lasts 10 days and is a rehab phase. No sugar, no sweetener, no fruit (always because of their sugar content). However, a glass of wine a day is allowed!
Typical Day :
Breakfast: On an 18 cm plate: 25% whole grain cereals (barley, oats ... found in All Bran type cereals or whole wheat bread) and 75% protein (egg, ham ...) or 50% dairy products (yogurts and lean dairy products) and 50% cereals (wholemeal bread, cereals always All Bran type.)
Lunch: 40% protein (lean meats, fish, eggs ...) and 60% vegetables (Except sweet vegetables carrots, peas, corn, chestnut, sweet potato ...)
Dinner: 30% protein (lean meats, fish, eggs ...), 20% whole grains (whole pasta, wholemeal bread, wild rice - especially no white rice!) And 50% vegetables (except sweet vegetables).
- phase 2: It lasts until it reaches its ideal weight . Weight loss is slower but steady. This time, we divide the plate into four equal parts and reintroduce the fruits, and some vegetables (artichoke, pumpkin, peas ...). Youpi!
Typical Day :
Breakfast: as in phase 1.
Lunch and dinner: 25% protein (lean meat, fish, egg ...) / dairy (lean, skim milk), 25% fruit, 25% vegetables (all are allowed!), 25% of cereals (complete well sure !).
- Phase 3: " Maintenance Phase " It's about turning dieting into a lifestyle. We are no longer in the logic of a diet, we have adopted a real food hygiene that is no longer a constraint. We are a gourmet who can occasionally allow some gaps! And if we get back to it, we go back to phase 2!
Typical Day : as in phase 2.
The most of the diet: As we eat slow sugars (these famous whole grains), we are satiated at the end of the meal and we are not tired!
The least of the diet: As we have all the necessary nutrients (even fat!), We risk little deficiency. No, really, the only thing we lack is the sugar in the yoghurt or coffee ...
For more information: The Californian diet , Connie Guttersen (France Loisirs editions)
Diet Basics: This diet from the Sonoma region of California, north of San Francisco Bay, is an adaptation of the Mediterranean diet. Also, olive oil is not prohibited, it is prescribed! It is a question of consuming a lot of fruits and vegetables of good quality and complete cereals (wild rice, quinoa, whole pasta ...) rather than prepared foods. In fact, the minimal processing of foods (prefer seasonal vegetables) optimizes their nutrient content. The scheme is divided into three phases:
- phase 1: Weight loss phase . It lasts 10 days and is a rehab phase. No sugar, no sweetener, no fruit (always because of their sugar content). However, a glass of wine a day is allowed!
Typical Day :
Breakfast: On an 18 cm plate: 25% whole grain cereals (barley, oats ... found in All Bran type cereals or whole wheat bread) and 75% protein (egg, ham ...) or 50% dairy products (yogurts and lean dairy products) and 50% cereals (wholemeal bread, cereals always All Bran type.)
Lunch: 40% protein (lean meats, fish, eggs ...) and 60% vegetables (Except sweet vegetables carrots, peas, corn, chestnut, sweet potato ...)
Dinner: 30% protein (lean meats, fish, eggs ...), 20% whole grains (whole pasta, wholemeal bread, wild rice - especially no white rice!) And 50% vegetables (except sweet vegetables).
- phase 2: It lasts until it reaches its ideal weight . Weight loss is slower but steady. This time, we divide the plate into four equal parts and reintroduce the fruits, and some vegetables (artichoke, pumpkin, peas ...). Youpi!
Typical Day :
Breakfast: as in phase 1.
Lunch and dinner: 25% protein (lean meat, fish, egg ...) / dairy (lean, skim milk), 25% fruit, 25% vegetables (all are allowed!), 25% of cereals (complete well sure !).
- Phase 3: " Maintenance Phase " It's about turning dieting into a lifestyle. We are no longer in the logic of a diet, we have adopted a real food hygiene that is no longer a constraint. We are a gourmet who can occasionally allow some gaps! And if we get back to it, we go back to phase 2!
Typical Day : as in phase 2.
The most of the diet: As we eat slow sugars (these famous whole grains), we are satiated at the end of the meal and we are not tired!
The least of the diet: As we have all the necessary nutrients (even fat!), We risk little deficiency. No, really, the only thing we lack is the sugar in the yoghurt or coffee ...
For more information: The Californian diet , Connie Guttersen (France Loisirs editions)
