Ayurvedic diet is suitable not only for those women who want to quickly and effectively reduce their weight but also for those who want to cleanse their body of toxins and toxins.
Ayurveda, or Indian medicine, has an ancient origin (it was born about 5 thousand years ago) and is based on the principle of balance between body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda believes that food is fundamental to maintaining this balance. It also connects the needs for weight loss with the needs of cleansing the body.
Therefore, the diet, which we present below, pursues precisely these two goals: to free the body from accumulated toxins in order to get rid of extra pounds.
Basic principles
According to Ayurveda, we all absorb food in different ways. It depends on the types of the constitution and the elements that dominate the person. According to this ancient medical science, in fact, there are 5 elements in the entire universe and, therefore, also in man. These are water, fire, ether, air, and earth.
Combinations of these elements give rise to three doshas or body types:
1. Type Vata (air + ether) – a thin, energetic, dark-skinned man with irregular sleep and appetite.
2. Pitta type (fire + water) – a man of medium build, with fair skin, thin and soft hair. He is easily excitable, very inquisitive, and easily irritated. He is also a creative, strong, and courageous person.
3. Kapha type (earth + water) is a person of strong physique, inclined to fullness, who has soft, shiny skin, shiny and thick hair. He is slow in movement, but energetic and very reliable.
Obviously, it’s not easy to understand what type you belong to. Sometimes our physical and psychological characteristics completely coincide with the directions mentioned above, and sometimes identifying ourselves is a little more difficult. You can ask for help from an Ayurvedic doctor to determine your constitutional features.
Ayurveda, in addition to the diet program, includes about twenty practices (from yoga to meditation, from massage to aromatherapy), which can vary depending on the constitution of a person.
In addition to all this, it is very important for Ayurvedic medicine to learn to decipher the messages of our body and all its sensations, even the most subtle.
Ayurvedic diet: weekly menu
This diet includes intake of about 1000 calories per day. In a month you can lose up to 4 kilograms, although weight loss depends on the physique of a person. This Ayurvedic diet offers a limited breakfast that does not burden the digestive system.
But however, it provides an adequate supply of energy to reach the middle of the day. Lunch is the most important meal that should be eaten hot. After dinner, it is advisable to eat nothing (except hot water), because at night digestion is slower than during the day.
Monday
- Breakfast: A portion of barley (40 g) with dried fruits (25 g).
- Lunch: Fried pepper (400 g). Mousse from berries, apples, and milk (100 g).
- Dinner: Spicy carrot soup (500 g).
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Two fresh fruits (apple and peach).
- Lunch: Eggplant stuffed with vegetables. Apple and carrot juice, in which a tablespoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey is added. (1 apple and 200 g carrots).
- Dinner: Hot tomato soup/salad (400 g).
Wednesday
- Breakfast: A slice of barley or rye bread (45 g), spread with butter, sliced watercress on top.
- Lunch: A dish of chickpeas and leeks with spices. Peeled mango or seasonal fruits.
- Dinner: Millet soup with vegetables.
Thursday
- Breakfast: Granola with cherry (150 g).
- Lunch: A plate of asparagus (500 g) with boiled potatoes (130 g), sprinkled with grated bread, lightly fried in a pan in oil. Baked apple.
- Dinner: vegetable soup with cereal.
Friday
- Breakfast: Two slices of whole-grain bread, spread with butter and a teaspoon of honey.
- Lunch: a plate of vegetables and fruits seasoned with olive oil. Stewed peaches.
- Dinner: carrot soup (400 g), seasoned with a pinch of dill seeds fried in a tablespoon of butter. After serving the soup, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and croutons toasted in oil.
Saturday
- Breakfast: A portion of porridge with raisins.
- Lunch: a dish of lentils (50 g) with mixed vegetables (for example, onions, carrots, and celery) to taste (250 g) and an apple. Pear with wild berry mousse.
- Dinner: A dish of fried potatoes (200 g) with pepper and spinach, seasoned with a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of dill seeds.
Sunday
- Breakfast: 2 slices of toast with butter and jam (or honey).
- Lunch: A plate of chicory with yogurt. A plate of beets and radishes.
- Dinner: A dish of fennel (300 g) and apples (250 g) cooked with a tablespoon of butter.
Ayurvedic diet contraindications
An Ayurvedic diet has no particular contraindications (except for those who suffer from severe iron deficiency), but such a low-calorie regimen cannot last too long.
It is recommended that you follow a diet for a maximum of 3 weeks and, in any case, consult a doctor so that he gives specific recommendations based on the individual characteristics of your body.
