Regardless of the true roots, the effectiveness of the product and the benefits of its use have been proven by doctors all over the world.
Basic principles
As the name suggests, the main diet ingredient in this weight loss method is soup. Bon vegetable soup is a very light dietary soup, containing only 35 calories in one bowl! You can eat it as many times as you like and in any quantity whenever you want to eat. The fact that the basis of this diet is soup is very good for those losing weight in the cold season, because it will pleasantly warm the body and nourish it with vitamins. But the best thing about the Bonn diet is that in addition to soup, you can eat other foods in unlimited quantities. The diet is quite varied, so it is unlikely that you will be painfully hungry for the seven days during which this diet lasts.
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Reviews and results
According to the reviews of those who don’t like this diet, you can see that the effectiveness of the diet starts with 5 kg per week. That is, in a week those losing weight get rid of at least 5 kg, and there are even more impressive results. Some girls say that this diet helped them get rid of 9 kg of excess weight, and, if they exit the regime correctly, the result is permanent.
Nutritionists say that you should not get carried away with such a diet, the maximum that is allowed is one week, after which you need a break of at least 2 months. If you are used to eating a lot of vegetables and love vegetable stews, then the Bonn soup diet is what you need.
Pros and cons of a liquid diet
A liquid diet is much easier to tolerate by the body than popular mono-diets, which allow the consumption of only one specific product. The complex, designed for seven days, allows you to gradually launch metabolic processes through the introduction of carbohydrates. As a result, it is possible to achieve weight loss without losses to physical and mental health.
The only drawback of Bonn soup for weight loss is its rather specific taste and smell, which arises due to the high content of spices and celery. A soup recipe must contain the recommended part of celery, since it is this vegetable that cleanses the body and increases overall tone.
As reviews from those who have already tried a diet based on Bonn soup show, the results are quick but short-term. In order to maintain an attractive figure for a long time, the soup recipe must be systematically included in the diet. Any diet must take into account the presence of contraindications. In the case of the Bonn diet, there should be no gastrointestinal pathologies.
Contraindications and possible harm
The diet has several contraindications. These include:
- all trimesters of pregnancy;
- tendency to intestinal dysbiosis;
- breastfeeding period;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- bowel disorders;
- children and adolescents up to 14 years of age;
- individual intolerance to the components included in Bonn soup;
- heavy physical labor or intense sports training;
- old age, weakened immune system.
In many cases, active weight loss is accompanied by stool disorders, bloating, nausea, and weakness. In such cases, it is recommended to experiment with different ingredients - add mushrooms, brown rice, chicken breast, and other vegetables to the diet soup.
Celery is one of the main products included in the diet soup recipe. It has a specific, pronounced taste and smell, which is not poisoned by many. Aromatic herbs and spices will help correct the situation.
Bonn soup has a diuretic effect, so people with kidney and urinary system diseases are advised to consume it only after consulting a doctor. Also, you should not continue the soup diet for more than 7 days - this period is quite enough to get rid of 2-5 extra pounds and prevent their reappearance.
About calorie content and contraindications
The soup has an average calorie content of 27-33 kcal/100 g. The absence of animal fats and a small amount of protein does not allow you to gain muscle mass while on a diet. Onions and white cabbage, which are included in the Bonn soup recipe, can provide the body with the necessary substances. Ingredients such as tomatoes, celery and peppers contain almost no calories and promote weight loss.
Obese people who, in addition to being overweight, suffer from vitamin deficiency, liver and gallbladder disorders, atherosclerosis, and diabetes mellitus should pay attention to the recipe for Bonn soup. Weight loss soup, despite its dietary properties, contains a full range of essential microelements: iodine, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, B vitamins. When used by nursing mothers, it is necessary to take into account the strong diuretic effect that the soup has.
Secrets of making Bonn soup
To prepare the soup you will need:
- 6 medium-sized onions
- 6 large tomatoes
- 1 head cabbage (white, Brussels sprouts, red, cauliflower, or kohlrabi)
- 2 large bell peppers
- 1 bunch celery greens
- 1 bunch of parsley.
Place the finely chopped vegetables in a convenient container and fill with cold water until they are completely covered. Let it boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and continue to cook the vegetables until they are fully cooked. Spices such as pepper, tabasco and chili are added to taste. If you prefer pureed soups, puree the mixture using a blender. Please note that the use of any thickening agents such as starch, flour or cream is prohibited.
If you have never handled celery before, cook ½ portion. The vegetable has a rather specific smell, which will persist when preparing Bonn soup. The above recipe is not a limitation to culinary imagination and allows you to vary the amount of ingredients, focusing on your own preferences. You cannot get good results by eating foods from the list. It is extremely important that the basis of the diet is soup with a sufficient amount of parsley and celery. If your attitude towards celery is negative, replace some of it with parsley.
The above recipe is not the only possible one. You can diversify your weight loss soup with your favorite vegetables, such as fresh or frozen green peas, corn, beets, zucchini and green beans. Large quantities can easily turn the soup into a stew, so limit yourself to two vegetables.
You can use not only vegetable broth, but also meat broth as a base. Also, the recipe does not prohibit pre-frying carrots, onions, tomatoes and garlic in vegetable oil. The result in this case will not be so quick, but the soup will be very satisfying and rich. This recipe allows you to use the first course for all family members, even those who do not adhere to a diet.
The meat for preparing the broth should be of a lean variety; preference should be given to chicken, with the skin and fat previously removed. You can also get a delicious soup using beef broth. Lovers of Bonn soup can puree it. To achieve this consistency, the vegetables must be cooked a little longer. You can decorate an unattractive puree with slices of tomatoes, parsley leaves, grated fried beets or carrots.
Auxiliary dishes
As noted above, in addition to soup, the Bonn diet can also include other foods. But it is advisable to strictly adhere to the recommendations regarding which products can be added to the soup on which day, this is important. So, let's imagine that you started the Bonn diet on Monday, and let's write down the diet corresponding to each day.
Monday
Eat fruit! Only bananas and partly grapes are prohibited (a little black grapes are still allowed, but not more than 50 grams). Fruits can be eaten raw, baked (this applies to apples, for example), mixed salads can be made from them, and compotes can be cooked. Other liquids allowed are fruit drinks, green and black unsweetened tea. Liquid – no restrictions.
Tuesday
Vegetable day! In addition to the Bonn vegetable soup you have prepared, you can eat a lot of vegetables, both boiled and raw. Be sure to eat three boiled potatoes. Only salted and pickled vegetables (various cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, etc.) are prohibited. Don't forget about fluids - drink water as much as you want.
Wednesday
Here it is possible to combine the first and second days, that is, you can eat both fruits and vegetables. But you will have to exclude all the same bananas and potatoes. It is undesirable to eat legumes and grapes. You can only drink pure mineral non-carbonated water, but as much as possible - up to three liters per day. This recommendation for the amount of fluid is relevant for all days of the diet.
Thursday
On the fourth day, the diet of the third day is repeated, but the ban on bananas, potatoes, legumes and grapes is lifted. All vegetables and fruits are allowed for consumption in reasonable quantities. Potatoes can be either boiled or baked; you can add a little vegetable oil so that they are not so dry.
Friday
Add meat to your diet! Of course, not just any meat, but strictly dietary meat - veal, chicken or beef are quite suitable. The meat must be cooked without salt, after removing the skin if it is chicken, and excess fat if it is beef or veal. The allowed quantity is 500 grams. As a side dish for meat, you can prepare a salad of fresh tomatoes, seasoned with olive oil, or eat tomatoes in their pure form. The amount of tomatoes eaten should not exceed half a kilogram.
Saturday
You can eat meat again, as well as vegetables and herbs. Meat is also dietary (chicken, veal, beef or rabbit) and in the same quantities. Vegetables of your choice, except potatoes. For greens, lettuce, dill and parsley are perfect.
Sunday
On the last day of the Bonn diet, it is suggested to boil brown rice without salt and eat it on a plate after the main course. For liquids, any fruit juice without added sugar or just pure water will do.
Diet Bonn soup menu for every day
We have already partially mentioned the diet, but we will look at each day’s menu in more detail so that you have an accurate guide to action. So, the menu for the week:
Monday
- For breakfast: main course and nothing else;
- First snack: large unsweetened apple;
- Lunch: first course and a few tangerines for dessert;
- Afternoon snack: a couple of not very sweet fruits, for example, kiwi;
- Dinner: soup without bread and dessert.
Tuesday
- For breakfast: again only soup;
- First snack: vegetable salad, a good example is greens with cucumbers;
- Lunch: main course only;
- Afternoon snack: salad of white cabbage and fresh cucumber;
- Dinner: first course and steamed vegetables.
Wednesday
- For breakfast: main dish and several tangerines
- First snack: 2 apples, fresh or baked;
- Lunch: first course only;
- Afternoon snack: vegetable salad with a spoon of olive oil for dressing;
- Dinner: main course.
Thursday
- For breakfast: first, a cup of tea without sugar;
- First snack: soup;
- Lunch: first course only;
- Afternoon snack: a serving of vegetable salad
- Dinner: main course.
Friday
- For breakfast: first and 2 tomatoes;
- First snack: soup;
- Lunch: first + piece of veal 200 g;
- Afternoon snack: soup;
- Dinner: first course and a piece of veal 200g.
Saturday
- For breakfast: first course + boiled chicken breast or rabbit 200 g;
- First snack: soup;
- Lunch: soup and 200 g of meat;
- Afternoon snack: main course;
- Dinner: and again soup.
Sunday
- For breakfast: soup and a plate of boiled brown rice;
- First snack: first;
- Lunch: first course and rice with herbs and soy sauce;
- Afternoon snack: vegetables, cucumber and tomato;
- Dinner: soup.
Is it possible to continue the Bonn diet?
With a diet based on Bonn soup, as numerous reviews indicate, you can lose from seven to ten kilos. But for many this is not enough; more needs to be removed. If you like this diet so much that you want to continue losing pounds with it, take a break for at least a week. The need for a break is due to the fact that this technique excludes many foods that the body still needs (for example, fermented milk products, cereals, fish). Of course, you shouldn’t eat everything in between diet days, as in this case, excess weight can return very quickly, and all your efforts in the previous week will be in vain. If for some reason you had to interrupt the Bonn diet on any day, you will have to start again from the first day.
If your willpower does not allow you to follow such a diet for a week, limit yourself to diet soup for breakfast and dinner. Consuming Bonn soup for weight loss should be limited to one week, otherwise you risk losing muscle mass.
Author Yulia Karpukhina
The nuances of leaving the diet
Diets like the Bonn diet can bring an unpleasant surprise - the kilograms that you lost without much difficulty have a good chance of returning to your favorite areas of the body. But if you get out of it correctly, you can be sure that the lost kilograms are gone forever and irrevocably.
After the Bonn diet, you need to limit yourself to eating heavy foods for about 14 days. Therefore, try to eat porridge in the morning, simple vegetable soup for lunch, and fish for dinner.
The golden rule should be to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and between meals. If you feel hungry, you don’t need to drown it out with the first snack, it’s better to be patient. After finishing the diet, it is also recommended to do sports - yoga, dancing, running. This will be enough to keep you fit and slim.
