It tastes delicious, is healthy and also helps with detoxification: you can lose weight in spring with asparagus.
April is usually asparagus season in Germany, which traditionally ends on St. John's Day (June 24th) with the so-called "Asparagus New Year's Eve". The vegetables are not only delicious, but also quite healthy due to their nutrients. According to
utopia.de,
asparagus consists
of 93 percent water and is extremely low in calories. This is why the popular seasonal vegetables are also great for losing weight. It's not for nothing that there is even a separate asparagus diet - similar to the coffee diet.
Losing weight in spring: How you can lose weight with asparagus
Asparagus doesn't just taste good: the vegetable is a true superfood as it contains a lot of magnesium, folic acid, copper and vitamin E. Due to its high potassium content, it also has a diuretic effect. This purifies the body - which not only has positive effects on weight. The complexion can also improve as the skin appears cleaner and fresher. At the same time, the fiber contained in asparagus promotes digestion, while fruit acids stimulate fat burning and activate the metabolism. So it's no wonder that there is a separate asparagus diet.
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Losing weight in spring: This is how the asparagus diet works
The asparagus diet lasts a total of 14 days and can lead to a weight loss of up to five kilograms. If you decide to follow a diet with the popular vegetable, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
During your diet, avoid sugar, bad carbohydrates and, in any case, alcohol as much as possible.
Avoid high-calorie side dishes such as hollandaise sauce or potatoes.
One kilo of white or green asparagus should be on the menu every day.
You don't have to eat asparagus in the morning. However, have a light breakfast instead.
To lose weight, you should not consume more than 1,200 calories per day.
Make sure you drink enough fluids and make up for water loss by consuming asparagus with water or unsweetened tea.
Do not banish other healthy foods from your diet, but eat healthy fiber every day. The
German Nutrition Society (DGE
) generally recommends an amount of at least 30 grams per day for an adult by consuming whole grain products as well as vegetables and fruit.
Asparagus diet not only helps you lose weight, but also promotes intestinal health
Despite the temporarily relatively one-sided diet, there is no nutrient deficiency with an asparagus diet for two weeks, as the stalk vegetables provide sufficient minerals and vitamins. The diet also has benefits for intestinal health. In addition to numerous fiber, asparagus contains inulin, which promotes healthy intestinal flora.
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