1,000 calorie diet menu

The 1,000-calorie diet breaks down meals and lowers fat, sugar and carbohydrate intake, while increasing fiber and vitamins from vegetables.

Menu

Breakfast: 2 small slices of sandwich, a banana and a glass of 200 ml fresh orange juice.

Mid-morning snack: 100g low-sugar fruit with a jar of yogurt.

Lunch: A 45g whole wheat roll with 70g canned tuna and 10g low-calorie mayonnaise. Vegetable salad with 50g lettuce, 50g red or yellow bell pepper and 10g green onion.

Dinner: A bag of low-fat potato chips.

Dinner: 70 g skinless chicken breast, 80 g mashed potatoes with 30 ml skimmed milk. Eat 60 g steamed or boiled broccoli, 50 g boiled carrots with 100 ml nut sauce.

Evening snack. A low calorie treat with hot chocolate.

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Note:

- The 1,000-calorie diet involves eating smaller meals and lowering the amount of fat, sugar, and carbohydrates. Alcohol is excluded from this diet, but soda and black coffee can be consumed in moderation. Exercise may not be necessary because the low-calorie base is enough to burn through daily activities.

- Carefully choose foods in a healthy diet to get the expected results.

- A 1,000-calorie diet should incorporate foods rich in B vitamins, protein, and fiber.

Calcium is accumulated through low-fat dairy foods and green vegetables. Fruits such as oranges, red watermelon, kiwi, pears, strawberries and many other berries provide minimal calories that can be used in salads. Green vegetables such as spinach, celery, zucchini, broccoli and artichokes are rich in vitamins and minerals, low in calories and are recommended. A portion of cabbage contains only 35 calories and is rich in dietary fiber, so it is preferred. In addition, use vegetables such as cucumbers, celery, which are low in calories and juicy.

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Benefits of a 1,000 calorie diet

- The 1,000 calorie diet significantly reduces energy. The diet is quite suitable if you intend to lose a few pounds in a short time or gradually reduce your food intake to help your body adapt, preparing for a long-term diet plan.

- This diet provides relatively complete and rich nutrition while keeping calories to a minimum.

- This diet consumes fruits and vegetables that are low in calories and high in water and fiber, which helps you feel full.

- The menu is simple, easy to follow and encourages healthy eating.

Disadvantages of the 1,000 calorie diet:

- This is a very low-calorie diet that is lacking in several important nutrients. Due to the lack of nutrients, this diet can cause dehydration, muscle loss, lack of energy, slow heart rate, hair loss and weak nails.

- The amount of calories needed for various activities such as walking, running, sleeping is reduced, which in the long run is not good for the body.

- This diet is for women with small frames, low calorie needs and is not suitable for men. It can be dangerous for people who like to exercise a lot, participate in sports that consume a lot of energy. Feeling hungry and cravings are common side effects of this diet.

The 1,000 calorie diet is only for short-term weight loss and should not be used long-term due to the risk of nutritional deficiencies. People who are undergoing medical treatment or taking medication should consult a doctor before applying this menu.

According to VnExpress