The non-restrictive diet that allows you to lose extra pounds in a month
It is not necessary to resort to fasting to lose weight: the nutritionist explains to us how these 5 mini meals a day can be enough.
Between panettone and candied fruit, the fragments of these now concluded Christmas holidays seem to reveal themselves thanks to the much hated extra pounds. After all, in these circumstances even the most attentive to the line were tempted to go astray; temptation that only a table banned for Christmas can offer. In short, after the Christmas holidays, the report on the scale can highlight the need for a ‘get back into shape’. In this regard, nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese suggests an approach far from fasting and strict diets.
It seems to be trending these days the well-known intermittent fasting, a type of diet that promises weight loss by eliminating one or more daily meals. Although many have benefited from it, nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese raises an eyebrow of skepticism about this practice which he underlines is not suitable for everyone. Contrary to many fads that embrace fasting as a quick fix, Calabrese emphasizes that this is not the solution to maintaining a healthy weight and a balanced lifestyle. In this regard, he indicates to us a decidedly less restrictive system and able to lose those extra kilos accumulated during the holidays.
“The problem of ‘heaviness’ after the Christmas holidays” Calabrese explains “it’s not exactly a question of diet but of food ‘rebalancing’”. Even for those who have had throughout 2023 incorrect nutrition, this is the opportunity to introduce so-called good habits from the beginning of the new year. It is obviously necessary to point out that everyone is different and it is always a good idea before undertaking any diet or drastic change in your diet contact an expert who knows our physical and health situation.
Eating less and better would be the key, by distributing calories across multiple fiber-rich meals from seasonal plant products. The nutritionist suggests avoid focusing only on proteins: an excess can overload the liver and kidneys. He also warns against the risk of raising cholesterol, as many protein-rich foods also contain high amounts of fat. It wouldn’t make sense to reduce calories and then dirty your arteries.
Calabrese suggests starting your day with a light breakfast based on partially skimmed milk, a wholemeal biscuit with jam or honey, and a fresh fruit juice. For lunch, he recommends a nutritious salad enriched with protein sources such as white meat, red meat or fish and ending the meal with a piece of fruit. During the day, the nutritionist emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water. In the afternoon, a hot drink without sugar, like tea or barley with a toast without jam. If you need a snack, a small amount of dried fruit such as almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts (maximum 15 grams) can be a healthy choice.
For dinner, he suggests minestrone and vegetable creams, adding a little pasta or rice and a generous portion of legumes. This balanced approach, according to Calabrese, can help lose the 3-4 kilos accumulated within a month without excessive sacrifices. His philosophy is based on the idea of creating long-term sustainable eating habits, thus promoting a healthy and long-lasting lifestyle.