Eat a banana every morning and lose
up to 10 pounds within a week, and what is best, the morning banana diet
regimen does not require any special effort nor some specific changes in your
dietary habits. This is why this diet became so popular after Hitoshi Watanabe
first presented it in his book “The morning banana diet.”
It is pretty simple: In the morning
you should eat bananas only and drink water at room temperature. You can eat
anything throughout the day. Is it really that simple?
After a great number of unsuccessful
attempts to lose weight, Watanabe decided to write down his experience with all
the diet regimens he had tried previously, including the scientific knowledge
of his wife Sumiko, a pharmaceutist, which she gained during the research in
the field of preventive medicine
Together they created a method, the
Morning Banana Diet, and gained popularity in individuals who do not really
like sweating at the gym. Obese people are usually advised to workout in order
to burn more calories, but Watanabe helped them avoid this morning torture and
recommended a simple solution: eating a fresh banana and drinking a glass of
water in the morning, and of course, you should not eat anything until your
lunch.
Bananas are loaded with resistant
starch which actively stimulates the weight loss process.
Of course, not all types of starch
have equal effect. Starch is divided into digestible and resistant starch.
Resistant starch does not dissolve in the small intestine, but goes straight in
the large intestine where the fermentation process begins. Bacteria turn
resistant starch into short-chain fatty acids that feed cells and contribute to
a healthier gastrointestinal tract.
How many bananas should you eat for
breakfast?
There is no strict rule you should
follow, just eat enough bananas that will keep you full. Japanese have the rule
of 80/20, because they believe that people should never overload their stomach
with food.
Eight parts of a full stomach go for
the individual, and two parts go for the doctor. This is why most people eat
just 80% of what they are served and leave the remaining 20% of their food
back.
Always drink a glass of warm water
in the morning to stimulate your metabolism. Wait for an hour and eat a banana.
If you are still hungry after 20 minutes, eat another banana. Be careful, you
should always eat raw bananas.
In his book, Watanabe explains that
you should not consume milk and alcohol during the diet regimen, and your last
meal should be at 8pm. Go to bed by midnight, because scientists believe that
going late to bed is associated with obesity.
You can eat anything for lunch and
dinner, and if you feel hungry between your meals, eat some fruit.
What makes the banana diet so
special?
– It is super-healthy
– Bananas are rich in fiber,
potassium and boost energy
– Bananas are cheap, so you do not
have to spend a small fortune on super-expensive products
– Regular breakfast boosts
metabolism and keeps you from overeating during the day
– If you do not drink coffee in the
morning you will easily regulate blood glucose and your appetite
– A glass of water at room
temperature boosts metabolism
– Avoid eating after 8pm and reduce
the late night craving and regulate your weight
– Reduces the alcohol intake
Banana diet is also a great way to
get rid of cellulite.
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