Maggi diet - menu for every day and for 4 weeks

Principles of the Maggi Diet

The Maggi diet consists of 4 stages, each of which includes 7 days. A person losing weight will need to change his diet depending on what stage he is at.

First stage. At this time, the body adapts to changes in diet, electrolyte balance returns to normal, and excess fluid leaves the cells. Fat deposits begin to break down from 4-5 days. In the first seven days of the diet, you can lose 2-4 kg.
Second phase. The body gets used to the changed diet. At this time, a person needs to consume more eggs.
Third stage. This week the weight continues to come off, but more slowly. Therefore, the body needs a shake-up. However, this stage is quite easy to endure.
Fourth stage. It is necessary in order to properly complete the diet and consolidate the achieved results.

Basic nutrition rules

While following the diet, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

eat only the amount of product indicated on the menu;
you cannot swap dishes: for example, for dinner there is what is included in lunch, and vice versa;
It is prohibited to replace some products with others;
if you feel a strong feeling of hunger, eat non-starchy vegetables, but you can snack on them only 2 hours after eating;
adhere to the drinking regime;
weigh yourself once a day after bowel movements;
if you want to increase the duration of the diet, it is recommended to choose the menu of the first and fourth weeks;
When cooking, use clean water - do not add broth;
if at some stage there is a breakdown, you need to go back to the beginning;
additional exercise.

Only strict adherence to the rules ensures good results - from 5 kg in 7 days.

What can you eat?

Foods that can be eaten on the Maggi diet:

Raw, boiled, baked, stewed or steamed vegetables. There are no prohibitions on them; you can eat carrots, broccoli, zucchini, beans, etc. Frozen vegetable mixtures are also not included in the list of excluded foods. If necessary, vegetables can be seasoned, but only with those seasonings that are not prohibited. Vegetables cannot be fried.
Fruits and berries. Be sure to enrich the menu with citrus fruits: tangerines, oranges, grapefruits. Kiwis, apples, persimmons, cherries, etc. should also be present on the table.
Dairy products. The maximum fat content of cottage cheese is 9%, cheese – 20%. Kefir and yogurt are allowed to be included in the diet only at the fourth stage of the diet.
Low-fat fish: sole, haddock, pollock, and seafood.
Eggs, skinless poultry, offal.
Low-fat meat in boiled, stewed and baked form. Sometimes the menu can be diversified with 2 pieces of kebab.
Bread made from rye flour, whole grain bread, or crispbread or bran. The maximum daily allowance is 30 g.
Salt and pepper, soy sauce, garlic and onion, lemon, gelatin, ginger, balsamic vinegar, starch- and sugar-free seasonings.
Unsweetened tea and coffee. Milk should not be added to drinks. You are allowed to drink a glass of Diet Coca-Cola once a day.
Sometimes you can afford sugar-free lollipops. Sugar is replaced with stevia or agave syrup.

List of permitted and prohibited products

Maggi nutrition lasts for 4 weeks. During this time, metabolism improves significantly and extra pounds are lost. The principle is based on biochemical processes in the body as a result of the consumption and combination of certain foods. You just need to strictly adhere to the permitted list and under no circumstances eat foods from the prohibited list.

Important! As for watermelon, it is included in the list of permitted fruits. But it’s not worth consuming it uncontrollably, as an option for a snack.

Maggi belongs to the category of low-carbohydrate protein diets for weight loss. The daily menu is strictly calorie-calculated and prescribed. This diet for weight loss must be followed strictly, without deviating even a step. The fact is that this method of losing extra pounds is based not only on calorie restriction, but also on the biochemical interaction of foods with each other. Therefore, if you exclude any product from the menu, you cannot replace it with anything.

Let's figure out what you can and can't eat, and where the watermelon is.

Authorized Products

The diet is based on: chicken eggs, cottage cheese, not exceeding 5% fat content, grapefruits.
Low-fat dairy products: yogurt, hard cheese, white cheese, kefir.
Fresh vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, garlic, onions, radishes, cabbage of all types, greens, including lettuce, green beans.
Berries and fruits: any sour berries, melon, watermelon, pineapples, kiwi, grapefruits, oranges, persimmons, peaches, apricots, plums, apples, pears.
Meat products: rabbit, beef, chicken, partridge, turkey.
Seafood: hake, haddock, pollock, shrimp.
Bread and grain products : rye or whole grain bread, bran.
Drinks : still or slightly carbonated mineral water, chicory, herbal tea, green tea, ground brewed coffee.

The diet and prescribed diet must be strictly followed - this is the main rule.

Important! During the diet, you must follow a drinking regime and consume at least 2 liters of water daily.

Prohibited Products

While eating Maggi, you should not eat the following foods:

Fatty dairy products: milk (not allowed at all, no matter what the fat content), cheese with more than 20% fat content, cottage cheese with more than 5% fat content.
Vegetables : beets, potatoes, corn, beans and all canned vegetables.
Fruits : mango, fig, avocado, dates, grapes, bananas, cherries, dried fruits.
Meat products : lamb, pork, goose, duck.
Bakery products: bread, cookies, muffins, any pastries, pasta.
Drinks: sweet carbonated drinks, nectars, compotes, juices, alcoholic drinks.

While following the diet, you must categorically refuse unhealthy foods: you cannot eat smoked meats, pickles, jams, or fried foods.

What can't you eat?

On the list of prohibited products:

All canned products. Including corn, green peas, etc.
Fried foods.
Sweets, including jam, honey, sorbitol, fructose.
Milk.
Potatoes and legumes.
Bananas, avocados, figs, grapes, mangoes, dried fruits.
All oil, all fat.
Mushrooms.
Alcohol.
Chewing gum.

Maggi diet menu for the week

Day	Meal time	I week	II week	III week	IV week
1	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Mono-diet - fruit day. Low-calorie fruits in any quantity.	Products during the day (at any time): orange, can of tuna without oil, 4 tomatoes, 4 cucumbers, toast, 4 pieces of meat (boiled)
	Dinner	allowed fruits in any quantity (apples, apricots, pears)	salad, boiled meat
	Dinner	boiled meat in pieces (lean)	grapefruit, salad, 2 eggs
2	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Mono-diet - vegetable day. Any vegetables other than potatoes	Products for the day: one type of fruit, toast, 4 cucumbers, 3 tomatoes, boiled meat - 200 g
	Dinner	chicken fillet cooked without salt	salad, meat
	Dinner	toast, vegetable salad, 2 boiled eggs, orange	orange, 2 eggs
3	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Mono-diet – fruit or vegetable day (boiled vegetables)	Products for the day: grapefruit, boiled vegetables, toast, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, low-fat white cheese, a little cottage cheese
	Dinner	2 tomatoes, whole grain toast, low fat cheese	cucumbers with meat
	Dinner	boiled meat	grapefruit, 2 eggs
4	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Fish day + leafy vegetable salad, boiled vegetables	Products for the day: orange, toast, 3 tomatoes, cucumber, half boiled chicken
	Dinner	non-forbidden fruits – 1st type (as much as you like)	low-fat cheese, boiled vegetables, a couple of boiled eggs
	Dinner	salad and boiled meat	2 eggs
5	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Mono-diet - boiled chicken, boiled vegetables	Products for the day: grapefruit, salad, 3 tomatoes, a couple of boiled eggs
	Dinner	vegetable salad and two boiled eggs	boiled fish
	Dinner	grapefruit, salad, boiled fish	a couple of boiled eggs
6	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Mono-diet – fruit day (one type of fruit to choose from)	Ingredients for the day: an orange, a couple of boiled chicken breasts, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, a little feta cheese or cottage cheese, yogurt
	Dinner	allowed fruits 1st in any quantity	Tomatoes, orange, meat
	Dinner	salad and boiled meat (lean)	fruit salad (tangerines, melons, peaches)
7	Breakfast	half a grapefruit or orange, 2 boiled eggs	boiled eggs – 2 pcs., half a grapefruit or orange	Mono-diet – fruit day (one type of fruit to choose from)	Products for the day: 1 grapefruit, boiled vegetables, 1 toast, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, a little cottage cheese or a can of tuna
	Dinner	orange, tomato, boiled vegetables, skinless chicken	grapefruit, boiled vegetables, tomatoes, boiled chicken
	Dinner	boiled vegetables	orange, boiled chicken, tomatoes, boiled vegetables

Content:

1 Maggi curd diet
2 Maggi egg diet
3 Maggi diet with menu for 4 weeks
4 What to do if you fail on the Maggi diet

For 4 decades now, the Maggi protein diet has been in the TOP of the best weight loss systems, presented in two versions - egg (classic) and curd. Websites and scientific treatises are dedicated to it; on the Internet you can find a lot of reviews from those who tried to lose weight using this technique. Some praise her, others scold her, and this applies not only to ordinary people, but also to nutritionists.

Now let's move on to the essence of such a phenomenon as the Maggi protein diet. Its main principles are:

There is a certain list of products for each meal. You cannot swap foods (that is, you cannot eat for breakfast what you need to eat for lunch)
It is necessary to consume a sufficient amount of fluid (about 2 liters per day). Tea and coffee can be consumed in any quantity, but without sugar. It can be replaced with a sweetener.
Maggi is a nutritional system for weight loss and is not compatible with alcohol.
If between main meals you feel unbearably hungry, then you can snack on cucumber, carrots, salad or a weight loss cocktail. But such a snack can be had no earlier than two hours after the main meal.
The following products are prohibited:

potato
grape
bananas
dates
figs
mango
pasta
sugar
cereals
mutton
oil and fats

You just need to cook vegetables in water; using meat broth is prohibited.

There are two main types of maggi diet menu for every day: curd and egg. Let's take a closer look at them.

Interesting recipes for the Maggi diet

Delicious salad “Red Trio”

To prepare the dish you will need the following food set:

Cherry tomatoes – 20 pcs.
One large red bell pepper.
Head of red onion.
Pomegranate.
Parsley and cilantro.
Salt, lemon juice, ground black pepper. Lemon juice can be replaced with wine vinegar. These ingredients are thoroughly mixed and will act as a salad dressing.

The pepper must be baked in the oven until its skin is charred. Then the skin of the pepper is removed and the pulp is cut into cubes. The onion is cut into half rings, the cherry tomatoes are divided into 2 halves. The greens are chopped. All components are mixed and filled with dressing. The salad is kept in the refrigerator for about a quarter of an hour and served.

Cocktail "Green"

To prepare it you will need the following products:

Two fresh cucumbers.
A bunch of parsley.
50 ml mineral water.

The cucumbers are passed through a blender, mineral water and finely chopped parsley are added to the resulting mass. The cocktail is cooled before serving.

Chicken with vegetables in the oven

To prepare the dish you need the following products:

Chicken wings and legs – 0.5 kg.
One bell pepper.
One carrot.
0.1 kg pumpkin.
0.2 kg zucchini.
Pepper and salt to taste.

Pumpkin and peppers are cut into cubes, carrots and zucchini are cut into rings, and onions are chopped into half rings. Place the chicken and vegetables in a mold, add a little water, salt and pepper and put it in the oven. While the chicken is cooking, you will need to baste it three times with the juices released.

Tomatoes with curd filling

To prepare the dish you will need the following products:

0.1 kg cottage cheese;
2 tomatoes;
Garlic clove;
A tablespoon of chopped greens;
Sea salt.

Garlic is crushed using a press, ground with herbs and cottage cheese. The resulting mass is salted. The tops of the tomatoes are cut off, all the pulp is removed and filled with curd filling. The dish is ready.

Salad with cucumbers and chicken

To prepare the salad you will need the following products:

Boiled chicken breast.
Two fresh cucumbers.
Hard cheese – 50 g.
Soy sauce – 2 tbsp. l.
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp. l.

Chicken breast is boiled, cooled, cut into thin strips. Vegetables are cut into strips, cheese is grated on a coarse grater. All components are mixed, seasoned with lemon juice and soy sauce.

Baked shrimp

To prepare the dish you will need the following products:

800 g boiled shrimp;
Lemon juice – 80 ml
2 tablespoons olive oil.
3 cloves of garlic.
A tablespoon of lemon zest.
A little red pepper.
Parsley.

Grease a baking sheet with a tablespoon of olive oil and place shrimp on it. Separately prepare a sauce from lemon juice, zest, garlic and pepper and pour it over the shrimp. Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 250 °C and bake for 10 minutes. The finished shrimp are sprinkled with parsley and served warm.

Zucchini puree soup

To prepare it you will need the following products:

One zucchini and one egg.
0.2 liters of water.
Salt.

The zucchini is cut into rings without peeling, the core is cut out. Place the vegetables in a saucepan and add water, boil for half an hour. The finished zucchini is crushed using a blender, added some salt and served, with a boiled chicken egg placed on top of the puree.

Pros and cons of the Maggi diet

The following advantages of the Maggi diet can be highlighted:

The diet allows you to saturate the body with nutrients, so the diet can be called almost balanced. During the weight loss process, you can refuse to take vitamin and mineral complexes. Experts recommend using only Omega-3 as an additional food supplement.
The diet can be practiced at almost any age.
The diet is not starvation. A person who is losing weight will not need to count kilocalories.
Dishes are prepared very quickly and simply.
If you exit the diet correctly, the results will last for a long time.

Disadvantages of the Maggi diet:

The Maggi diet is quite long - it will take a whole month.
During the weight loss process, you need to eat a lot of eggs.
You must adhere to the diet very strictly.

The essence of proper nutrition for weight loss, description of egg (protein) and curd options

Maggi is a low-carb meal designed for 4 weeks.

The system was developed for Margaret Thatcher by specialists from the American Mayo Clinic.

The recipes for the dishes were kept in the strictest confidence and were declassified only after the death of the “Iron Lady”.

Initially, the Maggi diet was designed for 14 days, then modern scientists improved the two-week diet and expanded it to 4 weeks.

Nutrition involves limiting the amount of carbohydrates and increasing the number of protein foods in the diet.

Due to a deficiency of carbohydrates, complex chemical reactions are launched in the body that promote fat burning. The body uses its fats as fuel.

At the same time, it is not necessary to limit the calorie content of dishes.

Basic principles of nutrition:

Minimizing carbohydrates and fats in the diet.
Compliance with the drinking regime (at least 2 liters of clean water per day). Coffee, tea, soups are not included in this amount.
Strict adherence to the schedule. You cannot skip lunch, breakfast or dinner, or push them to a later time.
Strict adherence to the menu. Meals should be consumed in the order recommended by the nutritionist. You cannot replace some products with others.
You can drink coffee and tea without sugar at any time.
Dishes are prepared without oil or salt. Onions, garlic, and herbs are allowed as spices.
Allowed foods can be consumed unlimitedly until you feel full.
If the diet is interrupted, it must be started again.
To improve results, you need to exercise.
Full sleep of at least 8 hours .

28 days of nutrition correspond to four stages:

The beginning of the way.
Addiction.
Nutrition as a way of life.
Evaluation of results.

The first week is the most difficult, then the person gets used to this regime and does not experience hunger due to a carbohydrate deficiency.

Gradually, protein nutrition is turning into a way of life. Now two types of diet are popular: egg and cottage cheese.

Which of these two Maggi diets is more effective - egg or curd? Each has its pros and cons, the choice depends on the preferences of the person losing weight.

Eggs contain many valuable microelements: selenium, iodine, iron, niacin. Egg whites are absorbed faster and better than others.

When losing weight, eating eggs preserves muscle mass and normalizes hemoglobin. In the Maggi diet menu with cottage cheese, a product with a fat content of up to 5% is used as a source of protein.

Cottage cheese saturates the body with calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Fermented milk products contain methionine and tryptophan, which are necessary to normalize digestion.

Regardless of what type of food is chosen (protein or cottage cheese), the weight will be lost the same. Therefore, those who are losing weight should focus on their tastes.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the Maggi diet:

Pregnancy.
Lactation.
Kidney diseases.
Stomach ulcer, gastritis and other diseases of the digestive system.
Disturbances in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
Taking medications that are aimed at lowering blood pressure.
High blood cholesterol levels.
Allergy to cottage cheese and eggs.

Possible side effects

When following the Maggi diet, the following side effects may occur:

During the breakdown of proteins and fats, toxic compounds are formed. The kidneys and liver are most involved in this process. When too much protein comes from food and fat deposits melt too quickly, the load on these organs increases, which negatively affects their functioning.
During a diet, the level of cholesterol in the blood increases. Accordingly, the risk of developing cardiac ischemia, atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attack increases.
There may be difficulties with bowel movements, namely, the frequency of constipation increases. Therefore, the risk of developing hemorrhoids increases.
Since the body receives few polyunsaturated fatty acids, this can negatively affect the vascular walls, which become more fragile.
Due to insufficient intake of carbohydrates into the body, a person may experience headaches. He may become more nervous and irritable.
The condition of the skin worsens.
It is possible that the immune system is weakened and the central nervous system malfunctions.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Maggi Diet

In the first week the weight came off very quickly, but in the second week it jumped off. What is the reason?
Since a person eats vegetables and fruits for weeks 2 and 3, the body begins to retain fluid. Therefore, one day it is possible to reduce weight by 300 g, and the next day the increase on the scales will be half a kilo. This is normal, the body is trying to prevent dehydration in this way. There is no need to worry, weight loss will continue. Starting from the fourth week, weight will decrease more steadily.
I'm really tired of eating eggs, can I replace them with some other products?
It is strongly recommended not to deviate from the proposed nutrition plan. However, if a person feels that he will soon lose his temper, then it is best to allow himself a little relaxation in the menu. Some eggs can be replaced with low-fat cottage cheese. It contains a sufficient amount of protein and is able to strengthen bone tissue. To replace 1 egg, you need to eat 60 g of cottage cheese.
Is it possible to eat fried foods, barbecue, etc.?
You can prepare dishes in any way, the main thing is not to fry them using oil. You can even fry food in a frying pan, but it must be dry.
Are snacks acceptable while dieting?
If you are hungry, then 2 hours after the main meal you can eat a vegetable: carrots, cucumber or cabbage.
What is allowed to be used as salad dressing?
You can use lemon juice, soy sauce without added sugar, vinegar (wine and apple), low-fat kefir and yogurt. Ideally, it is better not to dress salads at all. When the dish is prepared in advance, the vegetables release their juice, so you can skip the additional dressing.
What kind of cheese can be used in food? What can be used to replace it?
It is allowed to eat low-fat cheese - up to 20% fat content. Finding it on sale can sometimes be difficult, so cheese can be replaced with cottage cheese (0-9% fat). Brands of cheese that can be used when creating a menu: Russian 17%, Domashny grained Karat 4%, Valio Oltermanni 17%, Amber 10%.
Is it acceptable to eat honey, cream and milk?
These products are absolutely prohibited, and in any quantities.
Is it possible to include sauerkraut in the menu?
Sauerkraut is on the list of prohibited foods because it contains too much salt.
Is it possible to eat canned and pickled foods while on a diet?
The Maggi diet does not recommend consuming pickled foods and canned food.

Author of the article:

Kuzmina Vera Valerievna |
Endocrinologist, nutritionist Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after. N.I. Pirogov, specialty “General Medicine” (2004). Residency at the Moscow State Medical and Dental University, diploma in Endocrinology (2006). Our authors

General recommendations

It is necessary to cook by boiling or steaming, without using oil, fat, or broth. You can season the salad with lemon or vegetable juice and soy sauce;
Like any other protein diet, it depends on following the water intake regimen - at least 2 liters a day, in order to avoid potential kidney problems;
You cannot skip the next appointment, exclude it, or combine it with others - only by accurately following the Mayo Clinic recipes is there a guarantee of obtaining the stated weight loss results and consolidating the achieved successes. So once you fail, it’s better to stop completely and try all over again another time. The “Iron Lady” diet not only reduces weight, but also strengthens the spirit;
To maintain the normal cycle, as in any other diet, vitamins E, fish oil and omega fatty acids will not interfere;
Healthy sleep and the last meal no later than three hours before going to bed will maintain health, well-being and mood. Compliance with daily sleep-wake biorhythms will also improve and consolidate the result;
When we are hungry beyond our ability, we satisfy our hunger with a salad and a cup of coffee;
You can take cheese up to 20% fat, forget about it in the third week.

The Maggi egg diet really works, as does the curd variation. Only strong and strong-willed individuals can comply without failure. The most offensive thing is to attack forbidden foods after abstinence and return the excesses you have suffered, sooner than you wanted. To endure everything to the end and consolidate the impressive victory of losing weight, recipes for the correct way out of the Maggi diet: for another two weeks, slowly add one regular product to the protein diet of the Maggi diet per day.

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