Unlike Europe and United States, Japan has a very small percentage of the overweight population.
According to nutritionists, the main reason for this is that the Japanese usually consume low-calorie food with small amount of fats and carbohydrates.
So, based on that the Japanese 14 days diet was created. This diet is highly effective, but it has a specific eating requirements. The Japanese diet is not fast and its well balanced. After you’re done with the diet your body gets used to the good habits that it has acquired.
This can help you to maintain your weight for years if you continue with healthy lifestyle afterward. If you follow this diet you will enjoy a better metabolism, together with the weight loss, thanks to progress made by cleansing effect and the detox. During the first week, it is normal to lose about 8 to 9 pounds, and after you’re done with the Japanese diet – 16 to 17 pounds.
just like any other weight loss diet, this diet also requires you to follow several limitations: all sources of salt and pure carbohydrates should be out from the diet. It is also important to consult your doctor before you start any kind of diet, and this is especially important if you have some health problems.
Japanese diet menu
Day 1
Breakfast – black coffee or tea
Lunch – romaine lettuce salad with olive oil, 2 hard-boiled eggs, and one fresh tomato
Dinner – romaine lettuce salad with olive oil, and broiled, steamed or boiled fish
Day 2
Breakfast – one toast, black coffee
Lunch – romaine lettuce salad with olive oil, and broiled, steamed or boiled fish
Dinner – one low fat plain yogurt, and 8 oz broiled beef steak
Day 3
Breakfast – black coffee
Lunch – 3 large fresh or boiled carrots with olive oil, lemon juice dressing, and one hard boiled egg
Dinner – apples
Day 4
Breakfast – black coffee
Lunch – apples, one large root of parsnip or fennel, fried in olive oil
Dinner – 8 oz broiled beef steak, 2 hard-boiled eggs, romaine lettuce salad with olive oil
Day 5
Breakfast – one fresh carrot, dressed with lemon juice
Lunch – 2 cups of unsalted tomato juice, 16 oz large broiled, steamed or boiled fish
Dinner – romaine lettuce salad with olive oil, broiled, steamed or boiled fish
Day 6
Breakfast – black coffee
Lunch – romaine lettuce salad with olive oil or steamed carrots, 16 oz steamed or broiled chicken breast
Dinner – fresh sliced carrot with olive oil and lemon juice dressing, 2 hard-boiled eggs
Day 7
Breakfast – black or green tea
Lunch – 8 oz broiled beef steak, and any fruits
Dinner – Pick whatever dinner you want from previous days except for day 3
Repeat the Japanese diet menu from seven more days, from 8 to 14.
Pros
The Japanese diet gives the results relatively quickly. Even though other diets will give you the achieved weight loss, the Japanese diet will help you to stay fit for a long time. This diet is fairly balanced, but since it has some restrictions, it is recommended to take additional multivitamin supplements on a daily base. This is especially important if you plan to continue with The Japanese diet for more than just two weeks.
Cons
If you continue with the Japanese diet for more than just two weeks, you might find yourself imbalanced in some of the necessary minerals and vitamins. Therefore, make sure to consult your doctor, if you want to repeat this diet after several weeks. Also, this diet might be difficult for people who love to eat sweets.