AND LOOK AND FEEL UP TO 10 YEARS YOUNGER!
HOW IT WORKS
Anew Californian health study discovered that by following a fast mimicking diet (FMD) you can lose weight –and years off your looks.
By fasting for five days each week, once a month, eating just small amounts of dense protein as well as plant-based soups and smoothies, you can switch up your metabolism so you not only slim down, but also re-energise body cells and tissue, to help you to look younger, too!
Our diet is based on eating the FMD way for five days and abalanced diet of around 1,200 calories for the other two to help you lose up to 6lbs. You can eat the FMD way switching out your normal diet for five days every month. Follow it for longer (at five days each month) and you can go on losing, up to a stone in 12 weeks.
AFast Mimicking Diet (FMD) means sticking to around 1,100 calories for the first two days then cutting down to nearer 725 calories for up to three days to trigger metabolism and fat burn. It’s this phase that kick-starts the important rejuvenation of body cells that helps improve skin texture and tone.
Gamze Cakir, founder of superfood brand Wellnoa, says: ‘It’s essential to stay hydrated while fasting by drinking plenty of water or herbal teas. Choose nutrient-loaded veg and low GI index fruits as well as wholegrains to support your body combined in tasty soups and smoothies.’ Try sipping on The Pink Drink: Glow From Within with hibiscus and acai extracts, to strengthen and support skin, £19.99, wellnoa.com.
Keep energy levels high on fasting days, especially if busy. Feeling hungry? Opt for a high-protein snack like nuts or an energy bar such as Warrior Raw Hight Protein Flapjack, £1, at Asda. For a quick and healthy lunch fix, try the new We Are Soul Kitchen’s gluten-free, fibre-loaded cup soups such as Thai Style Beetroot &Coconut, £21 for 12 sachets, wearesoulkitchen.com.
Following an FMD plan is a great way to rethink old eating habits. Emma Thornton, nutritionist at avogel.co.uk, says: ‘Focusing on the process of eating will help you savour the moment, stop you over-indulging and help you make healthier choices. On fasting days, make time to sit down to meals and chew slowly!’ Follow our FMD style diet plan for seven days and you could lose 6lbs.
DAY 1
WAKE UP FRESH: Supertangy smoothie: Blend together 150g watermelon, peeled and chopped, 1 small chopped banana and 100ml chilled apple juice. LUNCH AND LOSE MORE: Bowl organic tomato soup, 2 oatcakes with 1tsp nut butter.
STAY YOUNGER SUPPER: Large green salad, 30g crumbled feta, 3 spring onions, chopped, drizzled with 1tsp extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. 1tbsp almonds.
DAY 2
WAKE UP FRESH: 1 c
