Diet "8" - health food

People who are obese, usually recommended diet 8 (8-a and 8-b). This food system is balanced. With its regular use, fatty subcutaneous fat decreases, and metabolism also improves and normalizes. However, the diet is contraindicated in patients with obesity, in the case when they have diseases of the digestive system, cardiovascular system and liver, since similar pathologies require a special diet.

General characteristics of diet № 8

The daily calorie rate for this diet is about 1800-2000 kcal (for the leading sedentary lifestyle of people), while this indicator can be different for each person, it all depends on the initial body weight. For a category from "100 kg and more" 2000-2500 kcal is the average daily rate.

Reducing the number of calories by reducing the amount of sugar consumed, as well as the various products that contain it. The diet itself 8 is not difficult, because a slight decrease in caloric content does not cause a constant feeling of hunger. Using diet № 8 will allow you to lose 2-3 kilograms per month, but this is only when it is correctly combined with systematic physical activity.

In addition to the restriction of rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which include sugar-containing foods, this 8-day diet implies a decrease in the intake of animal fats, with their partial replacement with vegetable oils. The latter contribute to improving well-being, and losing weight in general. Also, various foods that excite appetite are excluded from the diet. These include nitrogenous substances, as well as various flavors. It is necessary to reduce the amount of salt used up to 4-5 grams per day, and the volume of liquid - up to 1 liter.

Fruits and vegetables should be included in the diet in large quantities for saturation. The daily norm of consumed proteins is approximately 90-120 grams, fats - 60-80 grams. And carbohydrates - 150-250 gr. With regard to cooking technology, diet 8 recommends the use of quenching, admission, cooking and steaming. Occasionally, you can afford some oven-baked dish, but without adding fats. The amount of meals should be about 5-6 times a day.

Diet 8: a menu for one day (for 2000 kcal)

• Cereals, rye bread - 200 gr.
• Apples and other unsweetened fruits - 200 gr.
• A variety of fresh vegetables - 300 gr.
• Fresh cabbage - 300 gr.
• Butter - 10 gr.
• Vegetable oil - 25 gr.
• Eggs - ½ pcs.
• Low-fat fish - 100 gr.
• Low-fat cottage cheese - 100 gr.
• Low-fat meat - 150-200 gr.
• Dairy products and milk - 400 gr.

These products can be replaced by equivalent ones, and make up your own daily menus.

Dietary table №8-а is intended for people suffering from obesity, under conditions of absence of liver diseases, cardiovascular system and digestive organs, which require a special diet. A diet of 8 is prescribed after the completed course No. 8.

Caloric content of food decreases due to the restriction of carbohydrates and partially fat. The protein content is usually higher than the physiological requirement. Also in the diet there are fruits and vegetables in the required quantity. Substances that cause appetite stimulation are excluded. The use of liquid and salt is moderately restricted.

The energy value per day is approximately 1280 kilocalories. The protein content is 80 g., Fat - 60 g., Carbohydrate - 100 g. And table salt - 3 g. To eliminate feelings of hunger, low-calorie food is taken in small portions, but often.

Dietary table No. 8-b is used in the absence of various diseases in which it is necessary to use special dietary regimens. This diet no 8 is a more strict version of the diet number 8 and number 8-a.

The energy value per day is approximately 800 kilocalories. The protein content is 60 g., Fat is 30 g., Carbohydrate is 70 g., Table salt is 2 g.