Rules for eating semolina porridge on a diet and reviews of the results

It’s very possible to lose weight with semolina porridge! And without hunger strikes and harm to digestion! Find out more about the benefits of the diet, get a menu for 3, 5, 7 days, lose pounds and improve without stress!

Author: Kristina Lobanovskaya, doctor, practicing nutritionist Article updated: 11/09/2020

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Few people who are losing weight will decide to use semolina, familiar from childhood, as the basis of their diet. This is because in dietetics the opinion has taken root that this is the most harmful porridge. A number of features really prohibit its frequent inclusion in the menu. And yet, the semolina porridge diet has a right to exist and shows very good results. The main thing is to approach such weight loss wisely.

Composition and beneficial properties of semolina

Composition of 100 g semolina (g):

• water - 12.6;
• fat - 1.03;
• proteins - 12.7;
• carbohydrates - 69;
• ash - 0.75;
• fiber - 3.7.

It is a source of potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium.

Cereals contain:

1. Slow carbohydrates (mostly starch). The breakdown of this polysaccharide occurs in the digestive organs and requires additional energy costs. Glucose, which is the final product, gradually enters the blood, creating a feeling of fullness for a long time.
2. Essential amino acids. The product is obtained by processing wheat, which contains more protein than other grains. Often, when following a diet, the body does not receive enough proteins. When losing weight, amino acids speed up metabolic processes, reduce appetite, strengthen muscles (with regular exercise), reduce blood sugar, and accelerate fat burning.
3. The vitamins and microelements contained in this cereal can fully meet the body's needs.

In addition to useful substances, the composition contains gluten (gluten). Some people have an intolerance to this substance.

Phytin prevents the entry of calcium into cells, so semolina porridge is not recommended for children under 3 years of age and people suffering from osteoporosis.

General rules

The most popular option is calculated for seven days.
The basis of the diet is semolina porridge; when losing weight, flour, sweets, fatty foods, alcohol, and soda are removed from the menu. Basic rules (daily norm in brackets):

• combination with fresh and dried fruits, nuts (7-8, 4-5, 2-3 pcs.);
• exclude sugar from the diet; you can sweeten the dish with a small amount of honey (1 tbsp.);
• The porridge is divided into 5-6 servings, consumed with a break of 3-4 hours (300 g);
• homemade preserves and jams without sugar and sweeteners are added to the diet;
• semolina porridge for weight loss is prepared with water or diluted milk (1:1);
• To increase the effectiveness of the diet, you should drink at least two liters of liquid daily (pure water, still mineral water, herbal decoctions, tea, fruit juice, compote).

These rules must be followed unconditionally, otherwise the expected result will not occur. The duration of the procedure is minimal; if everything is done correctly, you will be able to lose 5-7 kg in 7 days.

The distant times when excessive thinness, bordering on anorexia, was achieved by exhausting diets are long gone. Today, slimness and beauty are gaining popularity, which is achieved through proper and healthy nutrition. This is why the semolina diet is so actively used among girls who are keen on fitness. An important point is the correct transition to a healthy diet.

The first stage is cleansing the body, which is achieved through a diet of semolina porridge. In a short time you can easily get rid of excess weight along with toxins and waste. An undeniable advantage is that those who are losing weight are not bothered by the feeling of hunger, and the body does not suffer from a lack of vitamins and nutrients. This diet is considered effective and as safe as possible.

Advantages and disadvantages of semolina porridge

Any diet has positive and negative aspects. In this case, the advantages are:

• Possibility of use by patients with diseases of the stomach and other digestive organs;
• Potassium contained in cereals is beneficial for the kidneys and heart, phosphorus helps the body absorb energy faster;
• extra pounds go away quickly and without harm to health;
• the product contains useful microelements and is easily absorbed by the body;
• calcium helps strengthen bone tissue, zinc strengthens the immune system;
• dietary fiber reduces the risk of developing heart disease and neoplasms;
• is easy to prepare;
• Helps the body get rid of harmful substances, accelerates fat burning.

Negative points:

• cannot be used in patients with diabetes (instant absorption of fast carbohydrates occurs);
• cereal contains a large amount of gluten, which can cause disruption of the digestive system and allergic reactions;
• phosphorus contained in cereals interferes with the absorption of calcium;
• the diet is not balanced, so you need to take additional vitamins;
• It is allowed to use no more than once a month.

Result

By following the semolina diet, you can lose two or more kilograms in one

well.
But repeating it more often than once a month is not recommended. The weight lost too quickly will return at the same speed if you do not change your lifestyle and diet.
Therefore, this method of losing weight is more suitable for those who need to “lose weight for the weekend” or prepare to switch to proper nutrition.

Semolina diets are especially popular among nursing mothers who want to get rid of the pounds gained during pregnancy. Despite the absence of contraindications, it is better to postpone this type of weight loss until the end of the lactation period. A sharp reduction in caloric intake can affect the quality of milk and hormonal levels, as a result of which the baby’s digestion may suffer.

In addition, nutrition throughout the entire period of any version of the semolina diet will be quite monotonous. Therefore, there is a high risk of “breakdowns” and attacks of hunger. You need to be mentally prepared for such sensations and motivate yourself with the end result.

We recommend reading about the cereal diet for weight loss. You will learn about the benefits of a porridge diet, contraindications, rules for brewing porridge while maintaining maximum benefits, and a menu. And here is more information about the Grossman diet.

Like many nutrition systems based on one type of product, plans with semolina for weight loss are suitable for those who really love this porridge. The short duration and high effectiveness of the diet will help improve your figure without excessive physical effort. However, if you have poor tolerance to cereals, allergies or other individual characteristics, you will have to abandon this method of combating excess weight.

How to choose cereal?

There are 3 types of cereals:

There are three types of semolina

• soft varieties (indicated by the letter “M”);
• hard varieties (marked with the letter “T”);
• combined (with the addition of about 20% of hard varieties to soft ones).

For weight loss, the best option is considered to be cereals marked “T”. The process of its digestion takes longer, it contains more substances beneficial to the body. However, its gluten content is higher. Externally, it has a cream color and a finer grind.

Varieties

The semolina diet has two varieties.

Option I

All sweet fruits are prohibited. The porridge should be prepared according to a specific recipe: bring 2 glasses of milk (fat content less than 2.5%) to a boil, then add 2 tablespoons of semolina. You can add a small amount of salt (on the tip of a knife), remove from the gas stove and let stand for 15 minutes. The porridge is ready to eat.

An approximate daily menu will be described in the corresponding section.

Option II

There are slight differences in this variation. Semolina porridge should also be consumed three times a day, but dried fruits and fruits should be replaced with regular jam. Jam can be added to porridge for taste, or eaten separately. The rest of the diet is the same as the first option.

Proper preparation of porridge

The process of losing weight goes faster if the porridge is cooked in water (provided that the mono-diet lasts no more than 3 days). Given the scarcity of the diet, the risk of exhaustion and the occurrence of hungry fainting increases.

To make weight loss easier, milk with a low fat content is used to prepare porridge.

With milk

Heat 250 ml of milk (fat content 2.5%) to a boil, add semolina (1 tablespoon), cook with constant stirring over low heat until tender.

You can mix milk with water in a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1. This porridge is suitable for a 7-day diet.

On the water

Water (200 ml) is poured into the pan, semolina (1 tbsp) is poured on top in a thin stream. The grains should remain on the surface of the water.

Leave to swell for 5 minutes, then cook until tender over low heat, stirring constantly. This recipe is suitable for a 3-day mono-diet.

On a diet, semolina porridge with water without salt, sugar and oil is most suitable

Dietary recipes

Preparing cereals is not particularly difficult. The main thing is to add the main component gradually, stirring constantly, in order to avoid thickening and the appearance of lumps.

Delicious semolina porridge: the first recipe for the diet:

1. For the dish, take 35-40 grams of cereal, 120-130 ml of water, 150-160 ml of low-fat milk (1.5%).
2. The prepared liquids are mixed in equal parts and brought to a boil.
3. The semolina is poured in a thin stream with the mixture thoroughly mixed.
4. Cooking period: 5-7 minutes.
5. After a hint of thickening appears, remove the dish from the heat and cover with a towel for 10-15 minutes.
6. The dish is served to the table in portions, adding fruit, honey, and jam.

Semolina for weight loss with raisins:

1. Porridge is prepared from two tablespoons of cereal, a handful of washed raisins, and two glasses of water.
2. Bring the liquid to a boil, add semolina, stirring the mixture constantly.
3. Raisins are added at the last stage of cooking.

The dish will turn out not only healthy, but also tasty.

Example of a semolina diet menu

Different options for losing weight with semolina porridge have different durations and methods of preparing the dish.

It is not recommended to change your diet or the order of meals on your own. It is necessary to drink non-carbonated water (at least 1.5 liters per day). Menu options:

1. Breakfast: porridge + 150 g of fruit (orange, apple, grapefruit). Lunch: porridge with dried fruits. Dinner: porridge with 1 tbsp. l. condensed milk
2. For breakfast, lunch and dinner - semolina porridge in milk with jam or preserves (2 tsp). If you are allergic to jam, you can replace it with honey. You are allowed to drink 3 cups of weak coffee or tea without sugar.

The following foods are prohibited during the diet:

• butter (butter or vegetable);
• Sahara;
• canned food;
• bakery products;
• carbonated or alcoholic drinks.

Fasting day

Everyone can do fasting days; the benefits are:

• removing harmful substances from the body;
• resting the digestive organs from heavy foods;
• reduction in body weight up to 1 kg in 1 day;
• strengthening immunity;
• prevention of diseases of the digestive system.

The rate of water consumption depends on the age and weight of the person

During the day you need to eat porridge in small portions at least 6 times, drink at least 1.5 liters of still water.

To prepare the porridge, pour semolina (1 tbsp) with milk (250 ml) and cook until tender (without sugar and butter).

For a three days

This type of diet is considered quite strict. Porridge prepared with water is consumed 3-4 times per day, 200 g each. During breaks, you can drink coffee or tea without milk or sugar, or still water. Other products are prohibited.

Before each meal, you must prepare a fresh portion.

For five days

For 5 days you are allowed to eat porridge prepared with the addition of milk:

1. Breakfast: a serving of porridge with 1 liter of honey, unsweetened coffee.
2. Lunch: a portion of porridge + 1 tsp. jam
3. Afternoon snack: unsweetened fruit.
4. Dinner: a portion of porridge.

During the day you should drink still water and herbal tea. If you have problems with stool, you need to add bran (1 tsp) or 1 fruit to your diet.

For a week

This diet option allows you to get rid of 5–6 kg. Semolina porridge should be consumed 3 times daily. Be sure to include fresh or dried fruits in your diet.

They not only improve the taste of the dish, but also contain substances necessary for the body. It is not recommended to use fruits that are too sweet, since the high sugar content does not contribute to weight loss.

Sample menu:

1. Breakfast: a serving of porridge cooked with milk and 100 g of fruit (except grapes and bananas).
2. Lunch: a serving of milk porridge and 4 dried fruits.
3. Dinner: a serving of porridge with the addition of condensed milk (1 tbsp.).

You are allowed to drink water (without restrictions).

Contraindications

A pleasant feature of the cereal nutrition program is that there are no restrictions for people with any gastrointestinal disorders. Even with chronic diseases of the digestive system, porridge is recommended for breakfast. But those who are not recommended to get carried away with dieting are older people. Since semolina interferes with the absorption of calcium, the risk of developing osteoporosis increases.

A diet based on semolina porridge for weight loss is absolutely contraindicated for people with gluten intolerance. It is believed that this feature is transmitted at the genetic level, so you always need to be on guard. Symptoms of a gluten allergy are:

• nausea;
• abdominal pain;
• diarrhea;
• bloating.

Secondary symptoms include decreased immunity and metabolic disorders. That is, without knowing about the peculiarities of his body, a person can go on a semolina diet, and only after a while face the unpleasant consequences of such weight loss.

There is an opinion that the semolina diet can be safely used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. This is not entirely true. Such women are allowed to follow a diet based on cereals only if this is approved by a gynecologist and there are no diseases such as diabetes and varicose veins. It should also be taken into account that the risk of developing an allergy to semolina during pregnancy increases, as does the likelihood of bowel dysfunction if it is consumed regularly.

Protein mono-diet

The protein mono-diet lasts 10 days. It involves eating only protein foods. During this time, the body will not receive enough carbohydrates, and it will begin to draw energy from its own fat reserves. Therefore, in 10 days you will be able to lose 5-8 kg of excess weight.

The menu should be based exclusively on natural sources of protein. You can eat low-fat meats (beef, poultry, game, rabbit, veal), low-fat fish (hake, pollock, cod, navaga, blue whiting, etc.), all seafood, eggs. You can diversify your diet with canned meat and fish, but you should only choose those that are cooked in their own juice.

The protein diet has the following contraindications:

• Elderly age. This is due to the fact that protein foods promote calcium consumption and also thicken the blood, which increases the risk of vascular blood clots.
• Liver and kidney diseases.
• Diseases of the digestive system, including pancreatitis and dysbiosis.
• Gout.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Conclusion

The semolina diet menu allows you to lose up to 9 kilograms in a week, and in some cases even more, and improves the functioning of the body. You just need to follow the instructions for use. Excessive consumption can be harmful to health and cause intestinal discomfort. A semolina diet is suitable for many people. The reviews and results are surprising. But we must not forget that when losing weight it is important to take care of your health too.

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Fully or partially limited products

It is better to choose blood orange as a fruit for breakfast, because it is not only sweet, but also promotes fat burning. If it is not possible to purchase a blood orange, then you can replace it with a regular orange one. Any fruit that is eaten for breakfast can be consumed either separately from semolina porridge or crushed and mixed with it. Oranges can be replaced with pineapples or apples.

For lunch, it is best to opt for prunes, because they are the healthiest dried fruit. It is better to choose the largest fruits, rich in nutrients, microelements and essential vitamins. Prunes can be replaced with dried apricots, especially if you add them to porridge.

For dinner, you can add condensed milk to semolina porridge for taste. You can drink almost anything from drinks, including coffee and tea. But, no more than three cups per day and without added sugar or any calories!

It is better to drink mineral, non-carbonated water. It is allowed to drink juices (without sugar), but not more than 300 ml per day.

It is recommended to completely exclude bananas and dates and under no circumstances add them to semolina porridge for sweetening. All drinks must be strictly sugar-free.

All flour and confectionery products are prohibited due to their high calorie content.

All dishes should be prepared without adding vegetable oil or butter.

You cannot eat canned foods while on a diet. Sweet carbonated drinks and alcohol-containing products are also prohibited.

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