French diet - benefit or harm?

The French diet is a low-calorie nutrition system designed for 7 days. During this period, you can lose 3-4 kg of excess weight. This diet was developed by French nutritionist Catherine Gursac and is aimed at reducing fat in the abdomen, hips, waist and forearms.

Basic principles of the French diet:

1. Limiting caloric intake to 1200 kcal per day
2. Separate nutrition - eating proteins and carbohydrates at different times of the day
3. 7-day menu with a clear meal plan

The diet includes eggs, lean meats and fish, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, and bran bread.

Proponents of the French diet claim that separate nutrition prevents the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines. However, scientists refute this thesis - when foods are separated, undigested residues accumulate in the intestines, which provokes pathological processes.

It has also been proven that the simultaneous consumption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates promotes better absorption of food. The products complement and enhance each other's effects. Separate nutrition disrupts these processes.

Thus, despite the rapid weight effect, the French diet has a number of disadvantages:

1. Impaired absorption of nutrients
2. Risk of micronutrient deficiencies
3. Negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract

Nutritionists do not recommend sticking to such a diet for a long time. It is wiser to lose weight gradually, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly. This will avoid negative health consequences.