Lettuce diet: lose up to a kilo and a half in 7 days



Is lettuce good for losing weight? Some think that lettuce is a great ally to lose weight, while others think that it swells and causes fluid retention. Who is right?

Green in color, cultivated in the field, the perfect complement to a large number of recipes and a source of vitamins and minerals. Do you know what is it about? Lettuce is a food full of health benefits , with a mild flavor that brings freshness to any recipe and a totally characteristic texture and color. However, despite all its qualities, there are many myths that revolve around this food.

We dismantle some of the most frequent beliefs about lettuce:

It cannot be consumed at night. One of the most frequent myths is that eating lettuce for dinner can cause reflux or bloating, preventing a restful sleep. However, and contrary to what is usually believed, its digestion is light, so it can be eaten at any time of the day. Also keep in mind that digestion is different in each person. For this reason, it is advisable to have dinner with enough margin before going to sleep to have enough time to digest, since once in bed it can be heavier.



It retains fluids. Lettuce is made up mostly of water. This means that, contrary to what some people think, it is a food that helps prevent fluid retention and, therefore, prevents the swelling that this causes. The high percentage of water, together with the fiber it contains, makes lettuce a cleansing and diuretic food that helps regulate transit. In addition, due to the large amount of water it contains, lettuce is a food that brings freshness to food, a perfect quality when the hottest months approach.

Light leaves are better than dark ones. Lettuce is rich in nutrients of all kinds, but lighter leaves are often thought to be better than darker ones. Nothing is further from reality! All lettuce leaves, as long as they are fresh, are equally tasty and beneficial for health.

Babies can't eat lettuce. During the growth stage, babies begin to try different foods and lettuce may be one of them. Although you always have to follow the pediatrician's instructions, children between the ages of 10 and 12 months can begin to consume this vegetable in crushed form. To do this, you can mix the lettuce with potato or carrot and it will result in a delicious and smooth cream that the little ones will love. From around the age of two, children will be able to start eating lettuce without shredding and enjoying its flavor and texture.

Thus, lettuce is a natural diuretic food that is very low in calories and rich in fiber and vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B3, E and K, so it neither retains fluids nor gains weight, and is a good ally for slim down. It is also beneficial for digestion and to avoid colds.

This food is very easy to find in any grocery store or supermarket, but it is also very easy to grow it yourself, which is even better because we will enjoy a completely natural vegetable.

What do you have to know to do the lettuce diet?

To carry out this diet, it is convenient to do it in periods of only 7 days, and in case you want to repeat it, it is necessary to leave at minimum  two weeks between the first diet and the second . Of course, it is important to consult with your doctor before doing any type of diet and that the professional follow up.


The main ingredient of the diet is lettuce, but foods such as beets, carrots, brown rice, fruit, fish and low-fat lean meats such as chicken or turkey are also important.

It is necessary to be in good health to follow this diet, drink a lot of water, drink herbal teas with sweetener instead of sugar and use olive oil, vinegar (apple vinegar better) and little salt as condiments.


lettuce diet

Carrying out this diet is very simple, it consists of eating light including foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants:

Breakfast:

A whole wheat toast with a little honey .

A piece of fruit, for example: apple, grapefruit, orange, mango or banana.

Meal:

A normal serving of a low-fat meat, such as chicken, or fish; preferably it should be cooked on the grill.

A large lettuce-based salad along with by carrots and/or brown rice

Snack:

One cup of tea and a piece of fruit.

A skimmed yogurt.

Dinner:

A big salad.

A cup of tea before bed.

Repeat this menu for a week , being able to change the type of meat, the ingredients of the salad, fruit and type of tea. Remember that it is necessary to drink a lot of water to reinforce the purifying effect and promote the elimination of toxins.


Tricks to make a good salad for your figure:


According to nutritionists, the reason why many people feel bloated when eating salads is because lettuce is eaten raw, so too much air can be ingested in the chewing process . The solution? Chew well, cut the lettuce into smaller pieces or reduce the amount of lettuce. Lettuce can also be substituted as a salad base for other vegetables, for example lamb's lettuce , endives or escarole.

To make a perfect salad, just follow these steps:



Choose the vegetable as the base of the salad, the lettuce or any of those mentioned above.

It is advisable to accompany the salad with tomato or cucumber, but with little onion.

Use a spray bottle to apply the dressing to the salad, at least when applying the olive oil.