The six-petal diet, or Anna Johnson’s Swedish diet. How to lose weight 3-5 kg. Within 6 days!

Most people who want to lose weight face an insurmountable obstacle - unbearable hunger. To avoid these troubles, some diets only allow eating certain foods, but in large amounts. Therefore, two processes are initiated simultaneously: a specific food triggers metabolism, and the body receives sufficient energy from the food. This way you can successfully lose a few kilos without going hungry.

The six-petal diet, also known as the flower-petal diet, is one of these gentle but effective options.

Six Petals Diet – A Brief History

In our latitude it is better known as the "Anna Johnson 6-Day Diet". This diet first became popular in Scandinavia and then came to us. Anna Johansson is the author of "Developing a Diet" and is a professional nutritionist from Sweden. The Six-Petal Diet gets its name from the introduction of a moral reward system into the process. The author proposes the following technique: cut out petals from cardboard, make appliqués and sign each petal with the name of the day. The next day, tear off the piece with the previous name on it and throw it away.In fact, it adds some fun and makes the restrictions more bearable. You can see how many days have passed and how the remaining days decrease. The right mental attitude is one of the main components of any diet. Also, add a customized drinking regimen: unsweetened tea and coffee, unlimited water - the effectiveness of the diet is attested to by the many examples of dieters.

The principle of six-petal weight loss method

The six-petal diet shares characteristics with the monoculture diet in that it involves not mixing different types of foods. But unlike strict selection, the six-petal diet offers a fairly varied menu; it's just that one group of foods doesn't mix with another group of foods during the day. Sounds simple. In fact, this way of eating will speed up the body's metabolism because the body will adjust to maximize metabolism due to the alternation of day and night.

How diet works

Certain processes occur in the body due to changes in daily diet.

• Digestion proceeds evenly because different foods are served at larger intervals. Typically, when we eat everything together, carbohydrates break down faster and produce energy for the body. The assimilation process of protein takes longer and is therefore deposited in fat reserves.
• If a day of protein is followed by a day of carbs, only a small portion is absorbed because digestion has already adjusted to protein over the past day, and so on throughout the weight loss cycle.

Sequence of food days

The six-petal diet usually lasts six days, although some people prefer an extended version: After the first round, fast for a day, then continue with the second round. But in this case, the following days still proceed in the same order.

• Fish day.Eats only the flesh of aquatic creatures. This can be the fish itself or seafood. Food is prepared using one of these dietary methods.
• Vegetable day.Vegetables, as the name suggests, are allowed at this time. They can be eaten raw or cooked.
• Rooster day.Despite the name, eggs are not laid on this day. The only food meat of this poultry.
• Cereal day.On this day, only grains and bran are allowed to be eaten on the Six Petal Diet. But you can eat a lot.
• Curd day.It's best to get through this protein phase by eating cheese, but with no more than 5% fat. You can substitute low-fat cheese if necessary.
• Fruit day.The final petal allows you to eat fruit, but only from the allowed list, as shown below.

When cooking, you can add salt and seasonings to your food for a more delicious taste.

1. A diet of fish alone

When you start the Six-petal Diet, your body is not used to fasting yet, so it must be loaded with as much protein as possible. It is found in large amounts in fish and is easily digested. The diet started off pretty well as the day was rich in protein. The total amount of fish eaten should be within 500 grams; if you read the reviews, this is enough.

2. Vegetable-only diet

The body receives a large amount of protein and the digestive system actively secretes enzymes to digest it. Eating vegetables throughout the day helps to consume minimal carbohydrates, plus fiber-rich vegetables activate bowel movements and help avoid bowel problems.

3. Chicken monoculture

The next day is another protein day. On the third day, people are already very hungry, and since the calories per gram of protein are much higher than the calories per gram of carbohydrates, eating 500 grams of chicken breast every day can ensure a feeling of satiety, and the body will start to replenish calories. Reduce fat deficiency by processing your own reserves.

4. Single grain diet

The petal diet has crossed the equator, and by this day many people are starting to feel hungry and want all restrictions to stop. That's why the diet in between is so satisfying. A cup of cereal is provided that day, and naturally it needs to be cooked. This amount can fill your stomach, and the feeling of fullness will stay with you all day long.

5. Curd mono diet

The end of Anna Johansson's six-petal diet is already visible on the horizon, so there's considerable optimism about the curd product's days. You need to eat cheese that is not the fattest, nine percent is no longer appropriate. You can eat up to half a kilogram of cottage cheese on this day, which is enough to avoid hunger.

6. Single fruit diet

The day the Six Petal Diet ends is the most enjoyable day for many people. The very fact that you are able to stick to your diet with dignity already brings joy. Plenty of fresh fruit replaced the missing candy throughout.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Diet

The Six-Petal Diet has amassed a huge following of fans, and their reviews indicate that it's almost unique and suitable for most people. However, as with any dietary choice, there are drawbacks that need to be considered. Therefore, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with them and check whether any items are at risk to you.

Advantages of diet

Although there are some negative side effects, the six-petal single diet has many advantages. Positive aspects of this diet include the following:

• This diet allows you to get rid of a lot of excess weight in a short period of time.
• A person feels full most of the time.
• Motives in the form of floral appliqués give the power to continue the restrictions.
• The food changes every day and unlike other mono diets, this one is not that boring.
• With no exotic ingredients, the weight loss products can be purchased at any store and won't break your budget.

Disadvantages of diet

Some disadvantages are related to organizational problems, and some manifest as difficulty eating food, which must be freshly prepared. For office workers, the best choice is to start the six-petal diet during the holidays, which is a menu that needs to be cooked every day. Additionally, the following shortcomings were noted:

• Feeling weak and dizzy, especially on protein days. This may be caused by a lack of glucose.
• Diets are not the most balanced; unfortunately, food does not provide all the necessary micronutrients and macronutrients. This problem can be solved with the help of special vitamin supplements.
• Eating monotonously all day long. For some people this is a problem.

Who is not suitable for the six-petal weight loss method?

All diets have certain restrictions. There is a whole group of people, some of whom do not recommend eating this food, and some of whom are outright taboo. This is mostly caused by a large amount of protein or a general imbalance in the diet. These groups include:

• Children, teenagers and seniors.If normal mental and physical development requires first of all a complete set of nutrients: proteins, fats and carbohydrates; then the second single nutrient is not specified for other reasons. Consuming large amounts of protein on the right days may worsen kidney conditions or lead to worsening of chronic diseases.
• Pregnant and lactating women.This difficult and responsible period is not at all suitable for any experimentation with your diet. Whether during pregnancy or breastfeeding, the diet should be complete and maximally commensurate with the body's energy expenditure.

Relative contraindications to using treatments such as the Six-Pallet Diet for weight loss may be the health conditions of the specific person.

If you are not sure this option is right for you, you should talk to your doctor.

How to get off a diet the right way

In order to start eating normally after a period of restriction, exiting the diet needs to be smooth and effective. The Six Petal Single Diet is no exception. Therefore, you should follow some simple rules:

• Don't immediately start eating everything you refused to eat during the diet.
• Try to stick to separate diets and gradually introduce different types of foods. It is highly recommended to mix the same foods that were separated during the diet.
• The caloric content of the 24-hour diet should be increased slowly, reaching normal standards within one to two weeks.
• Don't forget moderate physical activity. They will help you recover faster.

Don’t forget about your drinking habits. Drinking enough fluids can help eliminate toxins that accumulate during weight loss.

Allow product table

Since the daily six-petal diet menu is quite strict, the list of allowed foods is not too long. However, they are enough to create a frugal but satisfying diet.

Name	squirrel	Fat	carbohydrate	Calorie content
Vegetables, fruits and greens
cabbage	1. 8	0. 1	6. 8	No. 27
zucchini	0. 6	0. 4	4. 6	twenty four
spinach	2. 9	0. 3	2. 0	twenty two
onion	1. 4	2	10. 4	41
carrot	1. 3	0. 1	6. 9	32
tomato	0. 6	0. 2	4. 2	20
cucumber	0. 8	0. 1	2. 8	15
bell pepper	1. 3	0	5. 7	No. 27
radish	1. 2	0. 1	2	70
radish	1. 2	0	4. 1	twenty one
garlic	6. 5	0. 5	29. 9	143
leaf lettuce	1. 0	0	1. 0	13
beet	1. 5	0. 1	8. 8	40
apple	0. 4	0. 4	9. 8	47
pear	0. 4	0. 3	10. 9	42
apricot	0. 9	0. 1	10. 8	41
kiwi	1	0. 6	10. 3	48
orange	0. 9	0. 2	8. 1	36
Plum	0. 8	0. 3	9. 6	42
Cereals and porridge (dry)
Buckwheat	12. 6	3. 3	63. 2	330
oatmeal	12. 5	6. 2	61	Chapter 352
pearl barley	9	1	67	310
Pushenka	11. 5	3. 3	65. 5	Chapter 348
brown rice	7. 4	1. 8	72. 9	Chapter 337
baked goods
rye bread	6. 6	1. 2	34. 2	165
Whole wheat bread	13	4	43	265
cheese and cottage cheese
Cheese 0%	16. 5	0	1. 3	71
Cheese 10%	31	10	0	214
bird
Steamed chicken fillet	20. 4	1. 1	1. 6	103
Boiled chicken legs	20. 7	8. 7	0	166
Chicken Liver Stew	eleven	3. 6	1	80
fish and seafood
Boiled cod	17. 9	0. 8	0	79
Boil cod	17. 6	1	0	79
Lightly salted salmon	18. 1	13. 3	3. 9	209
grilled mackerel	16	13	0	185

Disable product table

The products listed in this table should be excluded from the daily menu. Most of them are not suitable for dietary nutrition in principle, and the rest will not allow you to start the weight loss process with this specific diet. You can use the food calorie calculator to create a perfectly adjusted diet for yourself.

Name	squirrel	Fat	carbohydrate	Calorie content
mushroom
mushroom	4. 3	1	1	No. 27
Oyster mushroom	2. 5	0. 3	6. 5	38
Nuts and dried fruits
peanut	26. 3	45. 2	9. 9	Chapter 551
hazelnut	16. 1	66. 9	9. 9	Chapter 704
raisin	2. 9	0. 6	66	264
snack
potato chips	6	thirty	53	610
corn on the cob	8	eleven	75	Chapter 411
Cereals and porridge
white rice	6. 7	0. 7	78. 9	Chapter 344
Semolina porridge with raisins	3	3. 2	15. 3	98
flour and pasta
flour	9. 2	1. 2	74. 9	Chapter 342
Boil pasta	11. 2	1. 1	69. 1	97
baked goods
bread	7. 5	2. 9	50. 9	264
buttered bread	7. 9	9. 4	55	Chapter 337
Sweets and snacks
Paste	twenty two	0	89	Chapter 337
Halva	12	29	50	Chapter 522
ice cream
cream ice cream	3. 2	15	20. 8	227
cake
fairy cake	4. 5	18	40	340
chocolate
milk chocolate	6. 9	35. 7	54. 4	550
dark chocolate	5. 8	33	50. 2	Chapter 535
Sauces and Condiments
mayonnaise	2	55	2	519. 9
dairy
whole milk	2	3	4	59
Cheese 9%	8	9	3	125
Sour cream 15%	2. 6	15	3	158
Cheese 50%	twenty four	29	0. 3	Chapter 363
Meat products
fried pork	11. 4	49	0	Chapter 489
Dried meat	twenty two	44	0	Chapter 494
Stewed beef	16. 8	18. 3	0	Chapter 232
chicken skin	18	15	0	212
Fried lamb	20	twenty four	0	320
sausage
Boiled Sausage	eleven	twenty one	2	Chapter 237
Raw smoked sausage	13	55	0	Chapter 547
Ham	14	twenty four	0	270
milk sausage	10	No. 19	0	211
bird
Roast Duck	18	28	0	308
Roast goose	No. 19	41	0	Chapter 447
fish and seafood
salted herring	19. 8	15. 4	0	217
Dried fish	17. 5	4. 6	0,	139
oils and fats
butter	0. 5	82. 5	0. 8	Chapter 748
Sunflower seed oil	0	99. 9	0	899
Alcoholic drinks
light beer	0	0	4. 7	47
Semi-dry wine	0	0	25	104
non-alcoholic beverages
Coca Cola	0	0	10. 6	42
kvass	0	0	7. 41	37
Juices and preserves
Orange juice	0. 6	1	12. 6	51
Homemade preserves	0	0	14	60
berry drink	0. 1	0	11. 1	47
fruit
Grape	0. 6	0. 2	16. 8	65
banana	1. 1	0. 3	twenty three	89

Sample 6-Day Diet Menu

Name	what can you eat
fish day	Boiled fish with spices fish stew Herbal fish soup Grill fish in foil
vegetable day	Cucumber and Tomato Salad Stewed mixed vegetables steamed vegetables Garlic Vegetable Casserole
Rooster day	Chicken tenders don’t need to be fried Thick chicken soup Garlic Grilled Brisket Boiled chicken tenders
cereal day	oatmeal Steamed buckwheat Cook brown rice Barley porridge
curd day	low fat cheese cheese, granulated Sugar-Free Cheese Casserole low fat cheese
fruit day	apples and pears kiwi and orange a pineapple Melon and citrus

Daily weight loss recipes

To avoid getting bored of the same foods, the six-petal diet allows you to diversify your daily menu. You can prepare different dishes using permitted products and combine them according to the principle of belonging to the same type. For example, using natural yogurt can make curds less dry. That is, a single daily diet should remain the same.

fish day dishes

The basic principle is that Hohai residents should not consume more than 500 grams of cooked meat per day. When resting, you can drink the soup left over from cooking the fish. Added salt, spices and herbs are not prohibited.

grilled trout

To prepare delicious and healthy fish, you only need a minimum of ingredients.

• Fresh trout – 1 piece.
• Salt, vanilla - to taste.

Rinse the gutted fish under running water, place a few sprigs of coriander or dill in the belly of the fish, and sprinkle salt from the inside out. Every once in a while, gently make shallow cuts in the skin on both sides. Make a boat out of foil, place the fish in it and bake in the oven for 40-60 minutes.

Grilled cod

The low-fat fish allowed by Anna Johansson are generally not available fresh at our latitude. It can easily be substituted by freezing. To retain maximum benefits, whole fish or fillets must be defrosted in the refrigerator and then thawed slowly, but it retains the texture of the fish. To prepare, you need:

• Thawed Pollock Carcass – 1 piece.
• Salt, vanilla – to your taste.

Cod cooks faster than whole trout. To do this, cut the fish crosswise into pieces about 3 cm thick, add salt, sprinkle with herbs and place in a single layer in a non-stick pan. Then place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes until the cod is golden brown.

Minced fish meatballs

It is best to make the minced meat for this dish yourself. In store-bought foods, various ingredients can be added that are not suitable for a single diet to add weight: starch, flour, soy, etc.To make fish balls you will need:

• White fish fillets – 500 g.
• salt, fresh herbs.

Pass the fillets through a meat grinder or chop with a knife and mix with salt and herbs. The resulting mass is rolled into balls and baked in the oven using a non-stick pan.

Dishes for vegetable day

You can eat up to one and a half kilograms of vegetables per day. If gas formation is a problem due to large amounts of raw food, you can roast any vegetable. This way you can avoid digestive issues.

Carrot and Cabbage Salad

The simplest acceptable food option is that to prepare it, you need to chop the cabbage and add grated carrots. You can season the salad with a little lemon juice. You can add any fresh herbs to taste.

Chili stuffed with vegetables

To prepare such a dish that not only has a place in the six-petal diet, but can also decorate the menu of vegetarians, you need to do:

• Zucchini – 1
• Onion - 1
• Carrot – 1
• Tomato – 1-2 pcs
• Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp.

Place the chopped onions, grated carrots and peeled diced tomatoes in a frying pan heated with a tablespoon of oil. Stir constantly until medium cooked, add salt and stuff the bell peppers with the mixture. The boats are placed in the oven or slow cooker and cooked for about half an hour.

To make it easier to remove the tomato skin, you must first cut the tomatoes and then blanch them in boiling water.

Vegetable Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Also known as the "petal" diet, the cookbook allows for a variety of recipes, but they are all simple and consistent with the principles of healthy eating. Although cabbage rolls have only the name and cabbage in common, this recipe is popular among many people trying to lose weight. Since this meal is suitable for vegetable day, it only contains vegetables:

• Cabbage – 300 g
• Carrot – 1
• Onion – 1
• Pepper – 1
• Tomato – 1
• Eggplant – 1

All vegetables must be chopped and then cooked in a pot with salt. If there is very little juice, you can add a little water.

Chicken Day Dishes

This day is more fulfilling than vegetable day, but also much more monotonous. Therefore, cooking is important for your psychological well-being, rather than trying to get by just cooking fish fillets all day long. On the Six-Palate Diet, menu pictures of mouth-watering dishes from each period are bound to include a chicken option.

Stewed chicken

This recipe is mostly about the cooking process to ensure the fillets are juicy and melt-in-your-mouth. raw material:

• Chicken fillet – 2 pieces
• salt, vanilla.

Cut the chicken tenders into large chunks, add salt and place in a heavy-bottomed pot. Close the lid tightly and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 2 hours without opening the lid. During this time, the meat will release enough juices and simmer in it.

Grilled chicken tenders

The ingredients are the same as the previous dish. Salt the chicken tenders, sprinkle with herbs and place in a foil boat. Cook in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes.

Meal chicken steak

For the schnitzel, roll the chicken fillets through a meat grinder, then mix with salt and herbs to form schnitzel and fry in a dry Teflon-coated frying pan. To make them more nutritious, you can cook them in the microwave at full power for 2-3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the piece.

Cereal Day Dishes

On this day, it is best to prepare the first breakfast with the steamed cereals from the day before and cook something else with the remaining meals. This will help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms after a large amount of protein.

buckwheat flakes

To modify the usual taste of buckwheat, you can use it to make patties. To do this, steamed cereals are crushed in a blender, mixed with herbs, cutlets are carved and sent to the oven for half an hour. Such steaks have a nice crust and become even more delicious.

buckwheat cake

This recipe is very similar to the previous one, except that the piece is shaped flatter so that instead of baking it in the oven, it is fried in a frying pan. If the flatbread is not easy to shape, you can add a little water to the crushed buckwheat to make it easier to shape.

oatmeal cookies

In this recipe, you can add a little low-fat milk and a dash of vanillin to the oatmeal to bring the flavor closer to real baked goods. This dish is perfect for those who are tired of eating the same thing.

• Oatmeal – 1 cup.
• Skim milk – 1 cup.
• Vanillin - on the tip of the knife.

Pour the hot milk over the oatmeal, stir and brew. Place a tablespoon of the swelling on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Try to leave a 1-2 cm gap between the "doughs". Bake in hot oven for about 30 minutes.

Cheese Day Dishes

Not everyone can eat just plain cottage cheese for a day, so it's worth adding a few cooking tips so you don't have a last-minute meltdown before completing your diet.

curd dessert

With the help of non-caloric sweeteners, you can trick the body a little bit. For cheese desserts you will need to bring:

• Low-fat cottage cheese.
• Sugar Substitutes.
• cocoa powder.
• some water.

Proportions - According to your taste, combine all ingredients and beat with a blender. Dessert is ready.

Curd Cheesecake

Such recipes stood out in the strict diet of Anna Johnson due to the presence of eggs and semolina in the ingredients. But, despite this, you can still have such a dish once every six days.

• Cottage cheese – 300 g.
• Egg – 1
• Semolina – 1 tbsp. spoon.

Mix the ingredients well, then form into cheesecake and fry in a dry frying pan. To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, you need to moisten them with cold water.

Cheese Casserole

Not exactly a diet dish either, but very delicious. To prepare, combine the lowest-fat cottage cheese, one egg white and a little skim milk. The mass should be more liquid than cheesecake. Place in a baking dish and place in the oven until golden brown.

Dishes for fruit day

The flower diet ends with a day of fruit, which almost everyone loves. Therefore, we can only recommend fresh smoothies as a snack between main meals. If eating raw fruits can also cause bowel problems, you can cook them. Grilled fruit salad is a great dish for this day.

Mango Smoothie

To prepare the drink, peel 1 ripe mango and chop in a blender. You can add an orange and a bit of fresh mint.

Kiwi and Banana Smoothie

Bananas are the least diet-friendly of all fruits, but Fruit Day is the last of the diet and you can celebrate the completion of the test with a cocktail like this.

• Banana – 1
• Kiwi – 1

Blend everything in a blender until smooth. You can add apple juice - diluted if necessary, to make the smoothie more liquid.

Expert Opinion

Experts credit Anna Johnson with creating a highly successful diet. The six-petal diet is just as effective as other single diets, but doesn't put as much stress on the body by alternating protein and carbohydrates. However, when asked how many times a year such fasts can be performed, nutritionists responded with one and at most two.Additionally, nutritionists and endocrinologists urge not to indulge in a single diet to avoid any health problems. Even if there are no contraindications, it's worth remembering that eating large amounts of protein on certain days can lead to the risk of kidney problems, and eating large amounts of carbohydrates at once can cause a sharp rise in blood sugar.

in conclusion

The six-petal diet is a great way to get in shape quickly. With its help you can safely shape your figure a week before a holiday or special event so that you can show it off without hesitation in a swimsuit or your favorite dress. For those who like to eat delicious food, Anna Johnson's Six Petal Diet makes the menu quite varied and interesting.