Hollywood stars’ secret to flawless skin and an enviable figure is called the broth diet, which promises to lose 10 pounds in 21 days. Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, author of the book of the same name and creator of the diet, is a naturopath, nutritionist, and weight loss specialist.
The broth, prepared according to the doctor’s specifications, would be able to result in completely rejuvenated skin and an extraordinary loss of extra pounds. The broth can be made from beef, turkey, lamb, chicken or fish, rich in nutrients and also effective as an anti-inflammatory, burns fat and gives skin elasticity, according to Dr. Kellyann.
Then again, our grandmothers knew this well, as they prepared it whenever someone was unwell, or needed a boost of strength. The New York Times called it “The new magic recipe in the eternal quest for perfect health.
How the broth diet works
It is actually intermittent fasting, basically, with the detail that during the fast you drink broth, at least twice a week. In this way one can put aside that feeling of deprivation and sacrifice consequent to a fast, since on that occasion one is satiated and completely satisfied anyway, according to the doctor. All of these promises are accompanied in the book by an ample number of gourmet recipes, developed by Dr. Kellyann herself, that make it possible to follow a controlled eating regimen, during the rest of the week, but with much satisfaction.
Carbohydrates, refined and processed fats, artificial sweeteners, soy, dairy products, sauces and sugars are eliminated altogether, during the period when one wants to lose weight; they can be reintroduced with caution later, when one moves to the maintenance phase. You can eat all meats, fish, eggs, cold cuts and sausages without nitrites, gluten or artificial additives, vegetables and spices, fruits, healthy fats (see note), plenty of water, little coffee or tea.
Sample weekly menu of the broth diet
Monday
Fasting with broth, you can drink six cups of broth during the day, if you just can’t get through the day without chewing something, you can resort to the snacks allowed by the diet.
Tuesday
Breakfast: 1 serving (see note) of protein, 1 of fat, 1 of fruit.
Lunch and dinner: 1 serving of protein, 2 of vegetables, 1 of fat.
Snack: 1 cup of broth per snack (max 2)
Wednesday
Breakfast: 1 serving (see note) of protein, 1 of fat, 1 of fruit.
Lunch and dinner: 1 serving of protein, 2 of vegetables, 1 of fat.
Snack: 1 cup of broth per snack (max 2)
Thursday
Fasting with broth, you can drink six cups of broth during the day, if you just can’t get through the day without chewing something, you can resort to the snacks allowed by the diet.
Friday
Breakfast: 1 serving (see note) of protein, 1 of fat, 1 of fruit.
Lunch and dinner: 1 serving of protein, 2 of vegetables, 1 of fat.
Snack: 1 cup of broth per snack (max 2)
Saturday
Breakfast: 1 serving (see note) of protein, 1 of fat, 1 of fruit.
Lunch and dinner: 1 serving of protein, 2 of vegetables, 1 of fat.
Snack: 1 cup of broth per snack (max 2)
Sunday
Breakfast: 1 serving (see note) of protein, 1 of fat, 1 of fruit.
Lunch and dinner: 1 serving of protein, 2 of vegetables, 1 of fat.
Snack: 1 cup of broth per snack (max 2)
Of course, fasting days with broth can be arranged at any point in the week as long as two days pass between fasts. You can also take the mode – 1 day broth – 2 days moderate – 1 day broth – 2 days moderate – continuously, if you prefer.
Tips
Healthy fats: avocado oil, avocado, coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, dried fruits, olive oil, olives.
Portions: for protein adjust to the size of the palm of one hand, for vegetables each serving is like a tennis ball, for fruits a tennis ball, about 55 grams per serving, fats per serving are equivalent to a spoon or ping pong ball.
The broth: prepare broth with bones and meat from chicken, turkey, beef, lamb or fish, along with carrots, celery, onion, tomato, garlic, pepper, apple cider vinegar, and water. Boil from a minimum of 1 hour to 4 hours. Consume only the liquid part.
