Whether it’s to treat a skin problem or perform an express detox, see a naturopathic doctor. mary capel She regularly follows a mono-diet and recommends it to her clients.she sat with vogue france Tell us everything we need to know about this diet. This involves eating only one food (fruit, vegetable, or grain) for a set period of time, such as one meal or several days. What are her unique tricks? Consume broccoli or collagen broth on its own every week to eliminate excess.
Why should you try a mono-diet?
“We need to consume a certain amount of calories every day. Overconsumption, or excess calories, are stored as fat. Therefore, a monodiet offers similar benefits to fasting, but in a gentler manner, without the curative crises and contraindications of fasting.”
What are the advantages of mono-diet?
- Your digestive system will get a break. The energy normally used for digestion can be used to regenerate the body.
- Detoxification and removal of toxins.
- Weight loss.
- Improves digestion and reduces bloating.
- Increased energy.
- Decrease in acidity of the body.
- Improvement of skin problems (acne, eczema, etc.)
How often should I practice?
“Depending on your goals, you can try it one night a week after overindulging or to get your week off to a good start. You can also do it all day or over several days to cleanse your body. can.”
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What are the benefits of the most popular mono-diet?
“Green vegetables: broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, artichoke, fennel”…
They have detoxifying properties and are very effective in cleansing the digestive system as well as replenishing nutritional imbalances. This is my preferred mono-diet and the one I recommend most to my clients. It has the least amount of sugar.
sweet apples and apple puree
It has antirheumatic, diuretic and mild laxative properties, is a muscle tonic, lowers bad cholesterol, protects the stomach and acts as a disinfectant for the intestines. I like to add cinnamon to lower the glycemic index.
Rice, buckwheat, cereals, quinoa
They warm the body, tone it, bring balance and prevent acidification. It is perfect for winter if you chew it well. It also stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Vegetable soup and soup/collagen soup
It is versatile, warming, and has a gentle detox effect. Collagen broth helps create beautiful skin. ”
How should you eat the food in question?
“It should be eaten without any added ingredients such as butter, oil, or sugar. However, you can also add spices and herbs (parsley, chives, mint, coriander, marjoram, oregano, turmeric, etc.). Nutrients To get the most out of it, it’s ideal to eat it raw or steamed.
How much should I eat?
“As much as you like until you’re satisfied. But be careful, fruit-only meals can be too high in sugar.”
What are the contraindications?
“Children, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly and frail, or those with medical conditions should avoid eating alone. Ideally, always consult your doctor or naturopath first. Please, because they will recommend the right mono-diet and how long to follow it.”
See more nutrition tips on Mary Cappelle’s Instagram.
Translated by Jack Pownall.
