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This is sirt food
The two nutritionists Aidan Goggins and Glen Metten coined the term the sirt food diet . Similar to the low-carb diet, the Sirtfood diet relies on proteins, so-called sirtuins.
Sirtuins are a group of endogenous proteins that perform certain functions in the cells, such as cell protection and cell metabolism. There are currently seven sirtuins in the human body that are said to be stimulated by sirt food, among other things.
This is how the diet works
The sirt food diet can be divided into three phases.
Phase 1
On the first to the third day only 1000 kcal are consumed in the form of green juices and one main meal. The juices are z. B. made from celery, apples, kale or rocket. The main meal should be high in protein and filling. This prevents cravings.
Phase 2
Now the calories are increased to 1500. The menu expands to two main meals and two green juices per day. This phase is continued until the desired weight is reached.
Phase 3
In the last phase, the weight is stabilized again so that the daily calorie requirement is now 1800 kcal. Sirt foods and protein are still on the menu. It is now important not to fall back into old eating patterns in order to prevent the yo-yo effect.
Foods containing sirtuins
- buckwheat
- Knoblauch
- parsley
- Saddlery
- Green tea
- Curcuma
- walnuts
- Soy
- strawberries
- dark chocolate
- Black coffee
- Chilis
- Kale
- capers
- blueberries
- Red onions
- Rocket
- cold-pressed olive oil
- red wine
effects on the body
The fact that the proteins have an effective effect on the body is made clear by their effect, because with them you can successfully lose weight, feel fitter and younger. The reason for the positive changes lies in the tasks they perform in the body:
- Cells are repaired
- Cell aging is slowed down
- Food cravings are prevented
- Fat burning is boosted
- Strengthening of the immune system
- protection against stress
Sirtfood diet – these are the risks
Even if sirtuins are apparently important for our body, many nutrition experts advise against the trend diet. Eating only 1000 calories for three days is not only difficult, but above all a guarantee for a yo-yo effect. In addition, you cannot have a balanced diet just from the foods on the sit-food list. This diet is therefore not recommended in the long term. It is also assumed that the body loses some water due to the lack of calories and this is the reason for the enormous weight loss.
On the following pages we have put together delicious and healthy recipes with Sirtfood for you!