Much has been heard about the artichoke diet, chosen by many famous people to lose kilos and kill the most stubborn fat.

No pills or concoctions. Forget about fluid retention, lose weight and cleanse yourself with the artichoke diet, in just three days!


The artichoke is one of the most complete vegetables that exist. It is part of the Mediterranean diet and it is common to find it in salads and as a complement to other dishes rich in vegetables and red meat.

The artichoke diet is a plan based on this exquisite vegetable that, among its many properties and benefits, helps you lose weight. 

The artichoke is diuretic and depurative and contributes to weight loss, since it favors the filtration of fats and sugars, making it perfect for fighting cholesterol and preventing diabetes. 

Moreover, it regulates intestinal transit due to its high content of fiber and inulin, a prebiotic plant fiber. You will forget about constipation and you can show off your flat stomach!

The artichoke kills cellulite, reducing accumulated fat in those places where we have excess and is a "medicine" for the liver. Undoubtedly, it is the purifying vegetable par excellence, since it helps digest fats and favors the renewal of liver cells.


Easy detox diet to lose weight and toxins in a week

Artichoke - Agencies

The excellent properties of the artichoke were known by ancient civilizations, using it to alleviate liver and kidney disorders. 

This use has been maintained over the years with research that reveals its effectiveness in improving the digestion process of fats and exerting a cleansing effect that combats fluid retention. 

Its leaves contain cynarin among other active ingredients, proving that the joint activity of all of them translates into a slightly laxative, diuretic, and lipolytic effect by hindering the synthesis of fats and cholesterol, stimulating their elimination through the bile. 

In addition, given its abundance in fiber and other substances such as the aforementioned cynarin, they give this vegetable a mild hypoglycemic action that slows down the absorption of glucose, being a highly recommended proposal in cases of diabetes.

As if that were not enough, artichokes prevent and help with some types of cancer: artichokes contain elements such as flavonoids, which are indicated as beneficial to prevent the appearance of colon or breast cancer.

For all the above, the artichoke is an excellent vegetable to purify the body, prevent fluid retention, reduce cholesterol levels, and combat constipation, essential in a detox plan! It is highly recommended to take advantage of the season of the artichokes and add them frequently to the daily diet, either boiled or roasted.


Diminish extra pounds with the artichoke diet:

The idea is to introduce the artichoke to meals in its different recipes: boiled and dressed with olive oil, grilled, in creams ...

So you can take advantage of its diuretic effect, very low caloric intake (only 44 calories per 100 grams), and vitamin value and mineral, since it is rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium, in addition to providing vitamins such as B1, A, and C.

This food is so interesting that you get to lose 3 kilos in about 3 days, and up to 5 kilos when the diet is carried out several times a month. 

Of course, it is not advisable to follow the diet for more than four days without the supervision of a health professional, but we can repeat it, for example, twice a month or every three months, it will depend on our body and metabolism.

Menu example

Breakfast:

Fresh orange juice and a slice of whole wheat or seed bread with olive oil.

Mid-morning:

Skimmed yogurt.

Food: 

Lean meat or grilled fish. 
A glass of artichoke juice and green salad. 
For dessert, a fruit (avoid bananas, grapes, and figs).

Snack:
A glass of skim milk.

Dinner: 

Grilled artichokes and 50 grams of fresh cheese or a fillet of grilled chicken or turkey breast. 
A slice of whole-wheat bread.

Precautions:

It is not recommended to maintain the diet for a long time, since the body also needs other foods. It is ideal for a 3-day crash plan, so you can benefit from its purifying power without risks.

It should not be followed by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding. Nor do children and adolescents of growing age.

Artichoke flowers with their own  hummus - Agencies

Breakfasts
lunches
Dinners with artichokes to maintain the results

After the completion of the artichoke diet, and in order to maintain the results, you can intersperse some breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with the artichoke as the protagonist. We give you some examples:

Breakfasts: 
Natural juices, unsweetened yogurt, toast with artichoke cream, or fine artichoke cream and cereals.

Meals: 
A plate of boiled artichokes. Complete salad with artichoke hearts or brown rice with artichokes and a piece of fruit.

Dinners: 
Abundant artichoke cream with some other vegetable and a piece of fruit or four grilled artichokes accompanied by a little turkey and a slice of whole wheat bread or fruit.

Artichoke herbal tea

In case of fluid retention, as well as in detoxifying diets, it is highly recommended to include an artichoke tea daily, preparing it in the following way:

Add 10 grams of artichoke leaves to a liter of boiling water.

After 15-20 minutes, filter and drink a cup before the main meals.