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When the goal is to

lose weight quickly

, there is an infallible express method: the well-known

pineapple diet

, a regimen that in its strictest version promises to lose no less than four kilos in two days.

That is why it is one of the most followed when the holidays end or after any period of excesses.

But is that drastic weight loss healthy in just a couple of days?

It depends.

In principle there

should be "one

diet

hipocarbonada,

low carb

, five meals a day that include various proteins -Chicken, egg, dairy ...-, vegetables and plenty of

water, with the particularity that is

always taken as fruit pineapple ", explains Dr.

María José Crispín,

a nutritionist at the Menorca Clinic.

So far, everything seems healthy: "It is quite

strict

, very boring and monothematic, but it does not seem like a bad diet to carry out for five or seven days," says Dr. Crispín.

However, the problem comes with the most radical versions of this

plan

.

One day to pineapple

One of the most widespread forms of this

diet

forces you not to eat any solid food other than

pineapple

.

Thus, for a couple of days you will only drink liquids - a lot of

water

, infusions and natural juices - and about two kilos of natural pineapple, never in syrup.

Objective?

Reduce the intake of fats

and carbohydrates and eliminate toxins.

And in this regard, Dr. María José Crispín is blunt.

"Eating only

pineapple

seems incomplete to me from a nutritional point of view. And also human, because you get bored," he says.

Those who follow the

strict

pineapple diet

and only take this fruit and liquids lose weight because they only eat about 2 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, a thousand calories and small doses of calcium, iron, zinc, vitamins A, E and B and potassium.

Impossible to maintain it in time.

"I would never advise my patients," says Dr. Crispin.

"It is better to change the fruit because although pineapple has many great properties, other fruits do too, and they provide antioxidants, different vitamins and minerals, different fibers and different nutritional properties."

It works?

However, the version of this diet that includes other solid foods is something else.

"Really following a

strict low-carb

diet

, low in carbohydrates, low in calories, without 'junk' food or drinks, of course it is good and healthy and works to

lose weight

", explains Mª José Crispín.

Even so, the doctor doesn't like it.

"With a single contribution of fruit I do not recommend it. And it should never be followed for more than five or seven days, because in addition to being boring, monothematic and tiring, it seems that other fruits are neither good nor necessary, and of course they are, both or more than

pineapple

. "

Careful with...

Taken in moderation,

pineapple

helps our digestive health, regulate intestinal transit and control our weight, but eating too much can also have unpleasant side effects, in addition to increasing blood sugar levels.

If you do this

diet

, be careful with ...

  • Allergic reactions.

    Swollen lips, tingling in the throat and inflammation of the tongue, and even the face, are the most frequent.

    They are mild symptoms that should disappear in a short time.

    If not, consult a doctor;

    a more severe allergy can lead to more serious conditions like asthma or rhinitis.

    And be careful if you are allergic to wheat, carrots, latex or pollen, you will have a better chance that pineapple is also on the list of products to avoid.

  • Acidity and irritations.

    Pineapple is very acidic, which can cause sores and irritation in the mouth, tongue, and also digestive problems such as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux.

  • If you are pregnant, moderation.

    In this case a small amount is good and even helps relieve morning sickness.

    But beware, certain enzymes in this fruit increase uterine contractions in the early stages of pregnancy.

  • Teeth safe.

    Due to its pH, which varies from 3.3 to 5.2, drinking a lot of pineapple can damage the enamel and stain the teeth, brush them thoroughly immediately after each meal.

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