The Dukan diet has gained an army of followers thanks to its effectiveness. The extensive menu eliminates fasting, making it completely easy to follow the Dukan diet without feeling weak or dizzy. Its main principle is the use of strictly permitted products on the menu every day of a certain phase. The main thing is that the weight loss effect lasts for many years if you follow the basic principles of the menu throughout your life after following the Dukan diet.
Basic rules of the Dukan diet.
The basic rules of the Dukan diet are to eat each day only those foods on the menu that are acceptable for each phase, as well as to engage in regular physical activity (at least 20 minutes each day) and drink plenty of fluids (at least 1. 5 liters of water purified every day). Every day, according to the rules of the Dukan diet, you need to add 1. 5 tablespoons of bran to the menu (you can replace it with buckwheat porridge if you have an individual intolerance to the product).
The Dukan diet is designed for 4 phases: Attack, Alternation, Consolidation, Stabilization.
- Attack phase of the Dukan diet- the most effective, but short-lived stage, during which rapid weight loss is observed. This phase lasts from 3 to 7 days, depending on the amount of extra kilos. The menu for each day in the attack phase of the Dukan diet contains only protein products. Proteins provide a lot of energy and the body's effort to digest them is greater than the calorie content, which contributes to weight loss. The total exclusion of carbohydrates from the daily menu during this phase forces accumulated fat to be burned.
- The alternation phase of the Dukan diet- the main stage in which the desired weight loss result is achieved. In addition to protein and bran, the daily menu includes complex carbohydrates (most vegetables, except prohibited ones: potatoes, beans, lentils, corn, beans, peas). The duration of the Alternation phase according to the Dukan diet is not limited, that is, you must exactly follow the menu shown every day until all the extra kilos disappear.
- Consolidation phase of the Dukan diet- an important stage when a person who has lost weight accustoms his body to an updated nutritional system. The menu expands enormously every day. The "Consolidation" stage of the Dukan diet lasts 10 days per 1 kg of weight lost. The menu for each day of this phase consists of protein products, vegetables, fruits, cereals and honey. At this stage, any food on the menu is allowed to be consumed in unlimited quantities every day, but only during one meal.
- "Stabilization" phase of the Dukan diet- This is the final stage, which should ideally last a lifetime to maintain normal body weight. You can eat according to the menu principle of the "Consolidation" phase. Every week it is advisable to do a protein fasting day once according to the "Attack" phase. Every day you should include bran in your menu, drink at least 1. 5 liters of water and pay more attention to physical activity.
Menu for every day.
Dukan diet menu for every day: approximate diet table for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner.
Attack phase
Dukan Diet - menu for each day of the Attack phase:
Day |
Breakfast |
Dinner |
Afternoon snack |
Dinner |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
omelette with ham |
salmon soup |
Curd |
Turkey Steak with Mustard |
2 |
Curd |
Chicken Soup. Chicken fillet |
kefir |
Baked golden fish |
3 |
Seafood |
meatball soup |
Milk |
veal chops |
4 |
2 hard-boiled eggs |
Rabbit in tomato sauce |
Curd |
Seafood cocktail |
5 |
kefir |
Beef medallions in cream sauce |
Boiled egg |
Lightly salted herring |
6 |
Cottage cheese casserole |
trout soup |
natural yogurts |
beef chops |
7 |
lightly salted salmon |
stew Turkey |
Milk |
Seafood |
Phase alternation
Menu for each day in the Alternation phase table according to the Dukan system:
Day |
Breakfast |
Dinner |
Afternoon snack |
Dinner |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
omelette with ham |
Baked haddock. "Vitamin" salad |
pumpkin caviar |
Lean pork meatballs in tomato sauce |
2 |
natural yogurts |
boiled chicken breast |
Boiled egg |
Seafood |
3 |
kefir |
Beef with mushrooms in creamy sauce |
White cabbage salad |
Lightly salted herring. pickles |
4 |
Pumpkin porridge |
Borsch with meat |
ham |
Chicken and vegetable stew |
5 |
Cottage cheese casserole |
Norwegian salmon soup |
Carrot |
Baked turkey with vegetables |
6 |
2 hard-boiled eggs |
Fish soup |
Milk |
Poultry fillet cutlets |
7 |
Tortilla |
trout soup |
Seafood salad |
Beef meatballs. Bell pepper, spinach |
Phase consolidation
Consolidation phase according to the Dukan diet - detailed menu:
Day |
Breakfast |
Dinner |
Afternoon snack |
Dinner |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Muesli. kiwi, grapefruit |
Sea food soup |
natural yogurts |
Mackerel stuffed with vegetables |
2 |
Cheese. Apple pear |
Mixed meat soup | Beet salad |
Beef and vegetable stew |
3 |
Cottage cheese casserole | "Vacation": we eat what we want according to the principles of the Dukan diet |
kefir |
Seafood salad |
4 |
Buckwheat porridge. Dry fruits |
Borsch with meat |
orange, kiwi |
Chicken salad |
5 |
Curd. Apple banana |
Creamy chicken soup with vegetables |
Boiled egg |
Veal chops. shopski salad |
6 |
2 hard-boiled eggs |
Steamed turkey fillet | kefir |
Baked crucian carp |
7 |
Ham. banana, grapefruit |
salmon soup |
Cottage cheese casserole |
Fillet of beef. Greek salad" |
Phase stabilization
Dukan Diet: detailed menu for every day of the "Stabilization" phase:
Day |
Breakfast |
Dinner |
Afternoon snack |
Dinner |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Cheese |
Veal chops. Greek salad" |
banana, kiwi |
Tom Yam soup with shrimp |
2 |
Cottage cheese casserole |
Grilled Dorado. eggplant puree |
Muesli |
Pork medallions. Cucumbers, tomatoes |
3 |
Sírniki |
Mushroom soup. boiled chicken breast |
kefir |
meat in french |
4 |
Tortilla |
We eat what we want according to the Dukan diet - "Vacation" |
Cheese |
Rabbit in cream sauce |
5 |
Buckwheat porridge. kefir |
Rassolnik |
pomegranate, kiwi |
Grilled salmon fillet. "Monomakh" salad |
6 |
Tortilla |
turkey soup |
ham |
Seafood cocktail |
7 |
Boiled eggs |
Borsch with meat |
White cabbage salad |
Chicken rolls with pickles |
Recipes
Recipes for each day of the Dukan diet that you can include in your menu:
omelette with ham
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs;
- Ham;
- Tomato;
- Milk 100 ml;
- Vegetable oil;
- Parsley;
- Salt.
Beat the eggs with the milk. Cut the tomatoes and ham into cubes. Fry the tomatoes and ham in a pan, pour in the eggs and milk and add salt. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Cover with a lid and fry over low heat for 5 minutes until cooked.
According to the Dukan diet, omelette with ham is suitable for every day menu of any phase.
meatball soup
Ingredients:
- Mince;
- Egg;
- Onion;
- Carrot;
- Bell pepper;
- Vegetable oil;
- Salt;
- Greenery.
Add the egg to the minced meat and mix. Form small meatballs. We clean the vegetables and cut them into small cubes. Fry the onion in a pan, add the carrot and pepper. Fry for 2 minutes. Pour water into a saucepan, boil and add salt. Carefully add the meatballs one at a time to the boiling water. Remove. After 5 minutes, add vegetable sauce to the soup and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chopped herbs on top.
During the "Alternation" phase of the Dukan diet, it is recommended to include soup with meatballs in the lunch menu. You can eat it every day if you want.
Beef with mushrooms in creamy sauce
Ingredients:
- Beef;
- Mushroom;
- Onion;
- Vegetable oil;
- Cream;
- Flour;
- Garlic;
- Salt.
Cut the meat into pieces and fry in vegetable oil, add salt. Sauté the onion and chopped garlic. Pour flour into the onion, mix, add cream in a thin stream, cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. It should have the consistency of sour cream. If the sauce is thick, add water. Cut the mushrooms. Place the meat and mushrooms in a saucepan and pour the sauce over them. Simmer for 10 minutes, let sit under the lid for 10 minutes.
Beef with mushrooms in a creamy sauce will perfectly complement the daily menu of the Dukan diet in the "Fixation" phase.
Seafood salad
Ingredients:
- Seafood cocktail;
- Lettuce leaves;
- Tomatoes;
- Lemon;
- Olive oil.
Boil the seafood in boiling water for 7 minutes. Drain the water through a strainer and rinse the seafood with cold water. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. Chop the lettuce leaves. Mix everything, season with olive oil and lemon juice. Salt to taste.
According to the Dukan diet, it is recommended to consume seafood salad at least every day in the "Alternation" phase menu.
Norwegian salmon soup
Ingredients:
- Salmon 400 gr;
- Cream 200ml;
- Bulb onions;
- Carrot;
- bay leaf, salt;
- Greens to taste.
Peel the onions and carrots. Finely chop the onion and fry in a pan until golden. Three carrots on a coarse grater, add to the onion and simmer for 2 minutes. Place the dressing in a saucepan, add water, salt and bring to a boil. Add the salmon to the soup and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the cream in a thin stream, bring to a boil and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with finely chopped vegetables.
Norwegians eat this delicious soup almost every day. Include it in the menu of your Dukan diet in the "Alternation" or "Consolidation" phase.
"Monomakh" salad
Ingredients:
- White cabbage;
- Cucumber;
- Red pepper;
- Yellow pepper;
- Parsley;
- Olive oil;
- Vinegar;
- Salt.
Finely chop the cabbage, add salt and mash it with your hands to soften it. Peel the peppers from the seeds and cut them into halves. Cut the cucumbers into small halves, chop the parsley. Mix the vegetables in a bowl. Mix oil with vinegar. Season the salad with the resulting marinade.
This salad is rich in vitamins, so it can be consumed every day as a garnish for a meat or fish dish. It is especially recommended to include it in your menu during the Dukan diet in the "Alternation" stage.
Chicken salad
Ingredients:
- Chicken breast;
- Tomato;
- Cucumber;
- Carrot;
- Bulb onions;
- Lettuce leaves;
- Vegetable oil;
- Mustard;
- Salt.
Boil the breast, cool and cut into strips. Peel the cucumber and cut it into rings. Cut the tomatoes into slices. Three carrots on a coarse grater, chop the onion. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and add salt. Mix the oil with the mustard and pour the resulting sauce over the salad. Serve on a plate garnished with lettuce leaves.
You won't eat such a salad every day, but it won't hurt to include it a couple of times in the menu of your Dukan diet at the final stage of "Stabilization".