The fiber in the stems and leaves of dill causes a feeling of fullness and helps normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. At the same time, the calorie content of the plant is very low, so it can be consumed with almost no restrictions.
- Why dill is useful: chemical composition
- Beneficial features
- How does dill help you lose weight?
- How to brew tea
- Healthy recipes
- Contraindications
- Opinions of doctors and specialists
Why dill is useful: chemical composition↑
To lose weight, use fresh dill (stems and leaves), as well as its seeds. At the same time, they differ not only in composition, but also in calorie content: for example, 100 g of green mass contains only 40 kcal, and the same portion of seeds contains 10 times more.
Dill contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B9, C, E, P and PP. It contains calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, which are necessary for normalizing weight, as well as phosphorus, sodium, copper and manganese, which are beneficial for health.
The seeds of the plant contain the same nutrients as greens (with the exception of vitamins A and E), but their concentration is many times greater. In addition, dill seed contains vitamin K, which is quite rare in food, selenium and zinc, fatty acids, and essential oils.
What do nutritionists say?
Since dill infusion is often recommended even to infants as a means to improve digestion, many may decide that this herb is completely safe and can be consumed in any quantity. Doctors warn: this is not true, and you should be extremely careful when using dill for weight loss. The fact is that in dill-based preparations intended for children, the concentration of its essential oils and active substances included in its composition is minimal. But if we are talking about the adult recipes outlined above, then they are not suitable for everyone.
Dill for weight loss, reviews of which are almost always positive, is still not suitable for people with low blood pressure, as well as those suffering from atony of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
So, you can use dill for weight loss, but you must remember that there are contraindications, and also that this plant itself will not be able to melt fat that has accumulated over the years. Combine the use of dill with diets and sports, and soon you will be able to enjoy the long-awaited slimness.
You can talk about the effectiveness of dill in the fight against excess weight and share your own recipes for using it in your reviews.
Eating fresh or dried dill has a positive effect on digestion; it is problems in this area that often lead to excess weight gain. Following a dill diet will help with excessive appetite; just chew a small dill seed before eating, and the feeling of hunger will fade into the background.
Dill also contains substances that are important for a dieting body to lose weight, such as:
- minerals and vitamins,
- antioxidants,
- essential oils and fiber.
However, if you have allergies, low blood pressure, and atony of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, then there is no question of any dill diet. You must first consult your doctor.
The dill diet is designed for a period of up to 10 days. With a dill diet, you should not give up eating vegetables and fruits, and you can also eat 1-2 boiled eggs or 50 g of hard cheese per day.
Nutrition calendar
MorningCottage cheese with dill, 67.1 kcal per 100 g
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LunchDill zucchini soup, 22.2 kcal per 100 g
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Dinner: Turkey vegetable salad with dill, 125 kcal per 100 g
Consumption of dill has a beneficial effect on the fight against excess weight, stimulates the digestive system, removes excess fluid from the body, but under one condition: you need to combine the dill diet with proper nutrition and physical activity. In any diet, including dill, your desire and desire for the intended goal is important. It is in this case that you will achieve the desired result and get rid of those annoying pounds.
Useful properties↑
Both the greens and the seeds of the plant are beneficial for the body. When used correctly, dill:
- normalizes appetite;
- has a beneficial effect on digestion;
- “accelerates” metabolism;
- maintains the tone of blood vessels, prevents the development of atherosclerosis;
- helps fight fat deposits;
- reduces blood pressure;
- normalizes the activity of the cardiovascular system;
- supports the functioning of the lymphatic system, so that excess fluid does not accumulate in the body;
- improves sleep;
- helps in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the kidneys.
Dill water for weight loss has a choleretic and diuretic agent, helps cleanse the body of waste and toxins.
Selected features
Speaking about dill seeds, you need to know that they additionally have a number of unique properties.
The main ones remain:
- Ability to lower blood pressure.
- Activation of the heart.
- Tonization of blood vessels and slight improvement in the rheological properties of blood.
- They have a moderate anti-inflammatory effect.
- Stabilizes sleep and promotes lactation in women during breastfeeding.
These aspects should be taken into account when using this natural method of losing weight.
How does dill help you lose weight?↑
The unique composition of the plant includes vitamins A, C and E, as well as beneficial flavonoids. These substances act as antioxidants and metabolism boosters. In combination with spicy essential oils, they have a beneficial effect on metabolism and the digestion process. The intestines begin to work without failures, the secretion of gastric juice increases.
As a result, the body “squeezes out” the maximum benefit even from dietary nutrition, burns fat more readily and does not accumulate it inside fat cells.
Dill seeds normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, help cope with constipation and gas formation, cleanse the intestines, and remove excess fluid along with waste substances and toxins.
For weight loss, in addition to fresh herbs, you should use dill tea, a decoction of seeds (no more than 0.5 liters during the day). And, of course, combine proper nutrition with physical activity - thanks to the abundance of vitamins, dill helps quickly recover after workouts, improves mood and overall productivity.
Contraindications
At the same time, don’t flatter yourself too much: losing weight with dill is not accessible to everyone. Considering its diuretic effect and other properties that affect the functioning of internal organs, you need to know in which cases its active use can lead to dangerous health complications.
Contraindications include diseases and conditions such as:
- hypertension (this can result in nausea, dizziness and even fainting);
- allergy to it;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- stones in the kidneys and gall bladder (they can begin to actively move along the ducts, which will cause excruciating pain);
- menstruation (bleeding may increase).
If you have these problems, you should not get carried away with eating dill, especially for the purpose of losing weight. This does not mean that you can’t eat it at all. A pinch of greens on top of the dish will only benefit the body. But regular inclusion of its seeds in the diet can provoke a deterioration in well-being.
Interesting fact. In ancient times, dill was an ornamental plant valued for its incredible aroma. Some found it much more pleasant than the smell of roses.
How to brew tea↑
The simplest remedy for weight loss from the dill plant is special tea. Even a child can handle its preparation:
- take a bunch of fresh herbs, wash under running water, then chop with a knife or blender;
- for 3 tbsp. of green mass, take 0.5 liters of boiling water - all ingredients are mixed and brought to a boil over low heat;
- As soon as bubbles start to appear, reduce the heat to low, cover the tea with a lid and simmer on the stove for another 5 minutes;
- Wrap the pan with a towel and leave the drink until it cools completely, filter.
It is recommended to drink half a glass of tea before breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dill water for weight loss will be more beneficial if you add parsley to the drink. You can simply mix it with dill in equal proportions, chop it and pour boiling water over it for 15 minutes. The finished drink is drunk instead of tea, but not more than 1.5 liters per day - it gives a strong diuretic effect.
Reviews
Many have already tried simple recipes for weight loss with dill and shared their feelings and results.
Ekaterina: “Kefir with dill was a discovery for me. I have always loved kefir, but when I tried it with dill, I was surprised. I liked it very much. The greens do not spoil the taste of kefir, but even add piquancy. Now that’s the only way I drink.”
Lyudmila: “Kefir with dill is Pugacheva’s favorite weight loss recipe. I adore him too. I always drink it instead of dinner or afternoon tea. It really works – you lose weight.”
Galina: “I add dill to all salads and soups. In the summer there is a lot of it in the garden, I specifically try to freeze more for the winter. I love it very much, especially fresh from the garden. It turns out that you can also lose weight, now I’ll lean even more.”
Useful recipes↑
A decoction of dill seeds is prepared as follows:
- 1 tbsp. seeds are poured with a glass of boiling water, covered with a lid and allowed to brew for an hour;
- The finished infusion is filtered and taken three times a day, 100 g before meals.
The decoction is not recommended for people with arterial hypotension.
Dill seeds enhance their effect when combined with licorice:
- the ingredients, dry or fresh, are crushed and mixed in a ratio of 1:4 (for 1 part dill - 4 parts licorice);
- the collection is poured with water (750 ml) and brought to a boil;
- after bubbles appear, the heat is reduced and the drink is simmered under the lid for 20-25 minutes;
- The broth is cooled and filtered.
The tea should be consumed warm: 0.5 cups before each meal. This recipe helps to cope with the main problem of losing weight – increased appetite.
Opinions of doctors and specialists↑
The recipe for losing weight is simple - more movement, less fast carbohydrates, and maintaining a small calorie deficit. Dill for weight loss helps speed up metabolism, reduces appetite, and saturates the body with useful vitamins, macro and microelements.
However, when consuming it, it is important to adhere to the principle of moderation. It is better to check with a nutritionist or therapist about how to drink decoctions of herbs and seeds if you have problems with your kidneys, gall bladder or bladder.
With a reasonable approach, dill will help you lose weight and improve your well-being. If the diet makes you feel unwell, you should immediately consult a doctor - there may be contraindications.
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Dill diet
Dill can be used for weight loss either fresh or dried. Although health food experts recommend fresh greens. It contains an order of magnitude higher content of nutrients and vitamins that affect digestion.
Dill can be added to salads, hot dishes and first courses. It is also recommended to make kefir-dill cocktails and simply brew dill water. In the summer, when dill is available and metabolism is enhanced by sunlight, try to consume it as often as possible: the benefits for the body are invaluable, and the loss of extra pounds will pass much faster.
Menu and efficiency
The simplest and cheapest, but effective way to lose weight is the dill diet. The standard intake is 10 days. During this period, it is possible to lose about 4 kg. The diet is not too strict. There are restrictions, but you don’t have to starve yourself.
The main components of the diet are dill and cucumbers (fresh or salted). The diet also includes fresh fruits (except grapes and bananas), raw vegetables, eggs, cheeses and cereals. During this period, you need to exclude fish, meat, processed foods and sweets.
The menu includes dill drink snacks. You can prepare it by mixing fresh dill with a glass of kefir or yogurt in a blender.
Consider a sample diet menu for the day:
- Breakfast: salad of fresh cucumbers and dill, dressed with olive oil, a piece of grain bread.
- Lunch: vegetable soup with plenty of fresh dill, boiled white beans and two cucumbers (fresh or pickled), diet bread.
- Afternoon snack: two fresh cucumbers and some boiled rice.
- Dinner: low-fat cottage cheese with natural yogurt and fresh herbs, a glass of dill drink, green apple.
- Before going to bed, drink a glass of dill drink.
Pros, cons and contraindications
An important advantage of such a diet will be optimal weight loss without severe stress. Also on the positive side is the saturation of the body with beneficial vitamins, minerals and essential oils.
This diet also has contraindications. It should not be followed by those who have problems with the stomach and intestines, urinary tract and kidneys. Hypotonic people should also give up this diet.
The disadvantage of using the weight loss method may be the fragility of the results obtained. In order not to immediately gain back the kilograms you just lost, you should exit the diet gradually: you need to introduce meat, fish and sweets into your diet gradually, in small portions.
Important! Dill does not dissolve fat deposits accumulated over the years.
You can not only achieve temporary results, but also maintain and increase your achievements by changing your eating behavior. Playing sports will, of course, help with this.
