Have you ever heard of such a dish as brush salad for cleansing the intestines and losing weight? This is a unique combination of products, collected in a salad, which can be chosen not only to achieve preventive goals, but also for simple diversification of the diet! After all, fasting days or a daily healthy menu requires the inclusion of the simplest and healthiest products. However, who said that you need to bite boring carrots or eat bland beets without the opportunity to please yourself with a wonderful taste? No! Brush salad for cleansing the body is very tasty. Once a week or two, preparing such a “thing” for yourself is the right thing to do. And, most importantly, this dish is very tasty.
Operating principle
The secret of the action of "Metelka" lies in its composition. Most of the ingredients are fresh vegetables. They have a low calorie content, but perfectly satisfy the feeling of hunger, suppress appetite, due to this you want to eat less, and satiety occurs with a small meal. Vegetables contain coarse dietary fiber, which cleanses the body of toxins and harmful compounds. Metabolism accelerates, and with it, extra pounds leave the body. Along with the improvement of metabolism, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized; all the “accumulated garbage” in the stomach during the holidays is easily eliminated, thanks to the mild laxative effect of the dish.
Weight loss from eating salad can be impressive. In 2 days you can actually lose 3-4 kg of excess weight, and in a day you can lose up to 2 kg. Weight loss depends on your initial body weight and lifestyle. If you want to achieve maximum effect, then follow the drinking regime (at least 2 liters of water per day), engage in physical activity and, of course, follow proper nutrition. The positive effect of “Metelka” will not take long to appear. It only takes 1-2 days to feel light in your own body and experience the following benefits:
- reduction of harmful cholesterol in the blood;
- restoration of intestinal microflora;
- increased intestinal motility;
- normalization of stool;
- cleansing of toxic compounds, rapid weight loss;
- restoration of pH levels in the blood;
- increasing the immune qualities of the body.
There are no obvious disadvantages to salad when consumed correctly. Mild dizziness, malaise and weakness may occur. This is explained by a sharp decrease in the usual daily calorie content of meals. If you eat salad for more than 3 days, a state of hypovitaminosis occurs in your body: hair begins to fall out, nails break, and the skin looks unhealthy. To avoid negative effects, it is not recommended to get carried away with losing weight for more than 2 days.
On a note!
The second name of the “Broom” salad is “Brush”, this is explained by the beneficial properties of the dish - to cleanse the intestines.
Reviews and results of losing weight
Ekaterina, 35 years old, Omsk
When following any diet, I absolutely cannot tolerate hunger. Therefore, I always choose dietary programs in which you can eat some product unlimitedly, even if it is bland and quickly becomes boring. For a long time I used buckwheat with kefir, and when I got really tired of this diet, I decided to look for a replacement. That’s when I read about the “Brush” salad for weight loss, the reviews of which were extremely positive and very impressive. At first I tried to use it as a menu for one-day fasting. I really liked it because the dish has a rich taste, unlike any buckwheat at all. Now, periodically, as needed, I switch to this diet, alternating between different diet options - from 3-day to 10-day. I am very pleased with the results, because on average, almost a kilogram of weight is lost in 1 day.
Alisa, 22 years old, Ekaterinburg
For me, losing weight on the “Brush” salad is a universal solution to the problem of losing and maintaining weight. I switch to such a diet when I see that I have begun to gain weight, or simply after the holidays, in order to prevent weight gain due to overeating. At the same time as changing my diet, I increase my physical activity, and the results appear in just a few days. Most often I use the classic version of the “Metelka” diet program with 5 meals a day. It is quite easily tolerated, allowing you to lose about 5 kg in a week.
Elena, 29 years old, Balashikha
I eat the “Brush” salad instead of dinner from time to time when I notice that the scale arrow begins to move up. I use different variations of recipes, but my favorite is the fruit platter. Although vegetable varieties are also good in their own way. And if you alternate such dishes, the weight loss process is not only fast, but also quite varied. With this approach, you don’t get tired of using “Metelka”, which makes it easy to tolerate dietary restrictions. Usually 7-10 days are enough for me to easily lose a couple of kilograms, and after finishing the course I don’t need to waste time on a gradual recovery, because I don’t change my diet. And another big plus is that you get used to a light dinner and get rid of the “night gluttons.”
Cooking rules
The composition of the dish is more than simple, despite many variations. The preparation is based on fresh vegetables: cabbage, carrots and beets. Season the vegetable mixture with olive or linseed oil; you can add lemon juice and vinegar when dressing. Sometimes recipes suggest supplementing the dish with other vegetables, nuts, peppers, spices and salt. You can take white cabbage, fresh cabbage or pickled cabbage, whichever you like best. But other vegetables should be used only fresh, because then they contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Panicle salad is sometimes prepared not only from vegetables, but also from fruits. This makes a sweet variation of the dish. In this case, the composition includes ingredients that do not contain a lot of sugar: sour apples and pears, oranges, grapefruits, kiwis. For dressing, use low-fat yogurt, a little good honey, or eat it plain without dressing. If desired, you can add oatmeal and nuts to the fruit salad.
To make the salad tasty and as healthy as possible, consider a few nuances when preparing:
- all ingredients must be of good quality, without signs of spoilage or rotting;
- Do not use high-calorie foods for dressing - mayonnaise, fatty sour cream. They prevent weight loss and cleansing of the body;
- When replacing some ingredients with others, take into account the calorie content, it should be equivalent. The total calorie content of the salad should not exceed 120 kcal per 100 g;
- It is better to store the finished salad in the refrigerator for no more than 2-3 days. Choose storage containers made from food-grade plastic and glass; under no circumstances should they be stored in aluminum cups or other metal containers.
The best way to prepare it is to make a portion of the dish that is enough for the day. If you put the salad in the refrigerator overnight, of course it will not spoil, but the taste of the vegetables will change slightly: carrots and cabbage may soften and stop crunching. If you don’t have enough time, you can prepare the salad in advance so that it lasts for 2 days.
On a note!
Nutritionists advise adding cabbage to the salad three times more than other ingredients. It contains thiols - substances that have an antifungal effect and prevent blood clotting.
How to prepare “Brush Salad” for weight loss
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the salad. All vegetables must be fresh and raw. Wash them and peel them.
Finely chop the white cabbage.
Grate the carrots on a coarse grater or a Korean vegetable grater.
Grate the peeled beets using a Korean vegetable grater.
Combine all the vegetables in a deep bowl, add chopped dill, lemon juice and vegetable oil.
Stir the salad. Serve only freshly prepared. Enjoy!
Admission rules
In order for the vegetable mixture to act correctly, it must be consumed according to a certain pattern. There are several options, depending on your goal. So, if you want to cleanse your intestines, then replace dinner or lunch with a serving of salad (200 g). Along with unloading, you will lose up to 1 kg of weight per day. According to this scheme, you can eat 2-3 times a week, without any harm to your health. Healthy eating enthusiasts often replace the side dish with vegetables, so you can eat “Metelka” for lunch with boiled or baked chicken breast or steamed veal.
If you want to not only cleanse your body, but also lose weight, then the dosage regimen could be like this:
- 3 times a day for 2 days – for maximum weight loss;
- 3 times a day for 1 day - for express weight loss.
You are allowed to eat up to 2 kg of salad per day, which is very pleasing. Breaks between meals should not be more than 4 hours. It is undesirable to eat other foods during fasting, as this will worsen the weight loss process. It is enough to have a fasting day on the “Metelka” once a week and you can lose up to 5 kg in weight in a month.
If you want to achieve a more visible result, then consume the vegetable mixture 2 times a week, but not more often, then the effect will be better. After unloading, you should not “pounce” on food, especially harmful food. Reduce your consumption of sweets, especially sweets, cookies, buns and any other baked goods, and include dairy products and boiled meat in your usual diet.
Advice!
To avoid having to suffer from hypovitaminosis while losing weight, take a vitamin-mineral complex.
Side effects
Among the unpleasant consequences associated with eating such a snack is flatulence. It is caused by white cabbage and sometimes apples. A monotonous, monotonous menu with a lot of coarse fiber has an aggressive effect on the intestines. In this case, it is recommended to choose a different snack recipe to avoid bloating. You can choose bell pepper, celery, radish. Another option is to use a fruit snack recipe. In some cases, weakness, general deterioration in health, or dizziness may occur.
A more serious side effect is a slower metabolism. This condition occurs if you eat only this light snack on a diet. To speed up weight loss, you need to include other healthy foods and dishes in your diet:
- compotes;
- boiled chicken;
- chicken broths;
- porridge;
- a variety of freshly squeezed juices.
Contraindications
If you are planning to lose weight or cleanse your body with vegetables and fruits, then make sure in advance that you do not have the following diseases:
- diabetes;
- hypovitaminosis;
- allergies or intolerance to ingredients;
- diseases of the intestines, stomach;
- liver diseases.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is better not to lose weight. Also, you should not lose weight this way if you feel unwell or feel unwell.
Benefit
Useful properties of salad:
- Improving the digestion process - food is absorbed better, constipation goes away, heaviness in the stomach and bloating disappear.
- Decreased appetite.
- Saturation with useful microelements, which are contained in large quantities in all components of the dish. This has a beneficial effect on the functioning of almost all organs.
- Improving blood circulation and functioning of the cardiovascular system.
- Losing excess weight.
- Improving well-being, establishing a healthy sleep regime.
- Removing excess fluid from the body.
- Increases hemoglobin levels, so this salad is recommended for all people suffering from anemia.
- Improved condition of skin, nails and hair due to getting rid of toxic substances and an abundance of vitamins.
- Strengthening the immune system.
Who should not use the method
The components of the low-calorie dish are not subjected to heat treatment during preparation, therefore they have a powerful cleansing effect on the body. Contraindications for using the weight loss method:
- chronic diseases of the digestive tract (gastritis, ulcers, disorders);
- dysfunction of the kidneys and genitourinary system;
- pancreatitis and inflammation of the pancreas;
- reduced immunity;
- infection;
- taking a course of antibiotics;
- breastfeeding and any stage of pregnancy;
- age over 65 years;
- intolerance to components.
Before you start losing weight, you need to undergo a comprehensive examination in order to exclude hidden diagnoses and not cause harm to the body.
What do the doctor's say?
The opinion of experts is clear: “Brush” salad is effective for cleansing and healing the body, but only if there are no contraindications due to the person’s health.
Raw beets raise some doubts because, according to progressive research, they contain aggressive substances that disrupt the digestive process and intestinal microflora.
But there are claims that it is in such a combination and quantity as in the “Metelka” salad that it cannot harm the body.
The safety of raw vegetables is confirmed by the experience of many raw foodists.
But doctors at the same time note that, as with everything, moderation is important when consuming cleansing food. Because truly constant stimulation of body cleansing naturally disrupts the peristalsis of the stomach.
Recommendations
Although food is strictly limited, it is only for one day, and you also have to survive it. It is best not to plan a lot of things for this day and not to get overtired at all. In addition, before planning a trip or meeting with friends on this day, you should think very carefully - after all, you risk succumbing to a forbidden delicacy.
The feeling of hunger is especially haunting in the evenings, so you should think about it in advance and stock up on kefir, apples and other low-calorie snacks. Another way out of the situation is to drink a lot of water, deceiving the body. The main thing is motivation to diet and an understanding of why you need it, then the likelihood of a breakdown is excluded.
