What is Energy Diet? These are powder concentrates of balanced nutrition for people who want to lose or, conversely, gain weight.
Simply put, this is a whole system of proper nutrition for normalizing metabolism, presented in the form of a concentrate for those who want to lose weight, but for some reason cannot create and prepare a varied menu for themselves every day.
This article will describe what energy diets are and how to use them for weight loss.
What is the “Energy Diet” and do people lose weight on it?
Energy Diet (abbreviated as ED) is a complete and perfectly balanced meal replacement. This product is sold in the form of dry concentrated mixtures, which should be diluted with milk to obtain tasty and healthy food.
The peculiarity of this drink is that when it enters the stomach, it saturates the body, gives a boost of energy, does not have a harmful effect on the body, and also helps to quickly normalize weight without resorting to grueling diets.
ED is produced in France, where the mixture undergoes special quality control and numerous studies at the State Research Institute and Research Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, meeting both Russian and European standards. Harmful GMIs are not used in the production of mixtures; the manufacturer indicates this on the product packaging.
results
The result of using Energy diets and switching to proper nutrition.
The manufacturer claims that the mixture can be used systematically, the duration of use can be from 3 months to one year, depending on how many kilograms a person wants to lose.
Product reviews are mixed. Representatives of the manufacturing company claim that drinking cocktails throughout the year makes it possible to reduce body weight by 25 kg or more.
However, the majority of people who have tried this product testify that by maintaining a daily caloric intake of 1500 kcal and regular exercise, as well as following a drinking regime, weight can be reduced without the use of cocktails with questionable contents.
How does ED work?
Weight loss on Energy diets occurs due to the optimized calorie content of foods per day, without depriving the body of essential vitamins and microelements.
The fiber and enzymes included in the composition improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and cleanse the body of accumulated waste and toxins. A large amount of dietary fiber and protein can give you a feeling of fullness for a long time.
The product line includes a huge selection of cocktails with different tastes, so such a diet cannot quickly get boring and lead to a breakdown. Plus, ED helps improve your general condition, change your eating habits, and even eliminate cravings for unhealthy foods.
But the most important function of this diet is, of course, the normalization of metabolism, because it is its violation that very often leads to obesity.
Description of the expected results and how to save them
By following all the instructions, observing all the steps, you can lose 5-10 kg per month . It is recommended to measure body weight and volume daily.
Diet developers recommend doing this to increase motivation. Having seen your first successes in the fight against excess weight, to control your diet and move towards your goal.
Don't get hung up on numbers . Now you will understand why.
Sometimes the weight stays the same, but the volume decreases.
You will notice how you have become slimmer, your sides have become thinner, your legs have become thinner, but the numbers on the scale may decrease slightly.
It is important to create a table with four columns:
- date of;
- weight;
- waist circumference;
- hip circumference.
Composition of Energy diets
Concentrated functional nutrition meets all the rules and requirements of proper nutrition. It contains a huge number of useful elements:
Squirrels
The cocktail contains proteins of plant origin - peas and soybeans, and when diluted with milk, animal proteins also appear. All concentrates contain 18 different amino acids, which can only enter the human body through food.
Fats
The cocktail does not contain animal fats, but contains soybean oil, which contains 30 different microelements.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates in the ED are presented in the form of quickly digestible glucose, maltodextrin and starch, which can saturate the body for a long time and provide the muscles and brain with the necessary nutrition.
Cellulose
It cleanses the intestines and maintains healthy stomach microflora.
Royal jelly
This component strengthens the human immune system, which allows the body to increase its resistance to harmful factors and normalizes a person’s emotional state. Royal jelly also helps the body tissues receive more oxygen.
The cocktails also contain vitamins, minerals and enzymes that promote rapid and proper absorption of proteins.
It is worth noting that the composition of a certain concentrate may deviate slightly from this list, but the composition is described in detail on each package.
Cocktail price
You can buy nutritional mixtures for functional foods from official representatives of the manufacturer. You can order a product in the online store and receive it delivered to your home. When purchasing online, you can take advantage of various discounts and promotions.
The price of the mixture in different online stores does not differ much. The cost of the product depends on the taste. The price of one can, which contains 450 g, varies from 1800 to 2200 rubles.
One jar is enough to prepare 15 full servings of cocktails.
What products are there?
Energy Diet cocktails come in a wide variety of options, from sweet to savory – there’s something for everyone. This system also makes it possible to mix different flavors with each other, for example, chicken and mushroom cocktails or strawberry and vanilla, etc.
Types of cocktails:
- Energy diet smart - strawberry, banana, vanilla, raspberry and fruit, as well as coffee, chocolate and cappuccino flavor;
- Hot soups - with the taste of mushrooms, chicken and peas with smoked meats, as well as vegetable and tomato soup;
- Sports bars - with nutty, vanilla, caramel and fruit flavors - pineapple, mango and papaya, fruit cactus and even lemon.
The assortment also includes a concentrate with the taste of oatmeal, egg omelet, delicious bread, tomato-vegetable paste and paste with the taste of wild berries and even 2 types of puree - sunny-Burgundy and spring-sea. And for dessert you can choose a creme brulee cocktail with caramel.
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Energy Diet nutrition line
Energy Diet
(
Energy Diet
, incorrect pronunciation “
Energy Diet
as the product is produced in France, therefore the name is French”) is a brand of functional nutrition distributed according to the principle of network marketing by NL International.[1] The main target consumer is an unenlightened female audience. Real reviews received by Sportviki are predominantly negative due to the discrepancy between the results of use and the stated effects of the manufacturer.
Since 2020, the manufacturing company has launched a personalized line of sports nutrition Energy Pro
, which even before it went on sale caused a storm of criticism, as well as
Energy Diet Smart
.
The Energy Diet trademark was registered in 2003 in France, at the same time the first sales began in Russia. By 2010, Energy Diet products are supplied, in addition to Russia and France, to the following countries: Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Canada.[2]
Brands NL International
In Russia there is an official website of NL International brands nlstar.com, where you can find complete information about each product. Energy Diet nutrition is produced under the supervision of the BeautySané group at the production facilities of Laboratoires SVM (France). Products arrive in Russia ready for sale: packaging and labeling are also carried out by the manufacturer.[3] The copyright holder of the Energy Diet trademark is NL Continent LLC, certificates No. 462662 and 513418. Address: 630015, Novosibirsk, st. Promyshlennaya, 4 "a" tel..
How should I take ED?
Recommendations for consuming Energy Diet cocktails:
- The concentrate should not be diluted with full-fat milk; for these purposes it is better to give preference to milk with a fat content of 1.5%;
- Cocktails with a sweet taste should be diluted with cool milk, and soups, purees and cereals with warm milk, but the temperature is not higher than 60°C;
- 30 grams of dry concentrate are diluted in 250 ml of liquid;
- Such nutrition cannot replace all meals; in addition, the diet must contain vegetables, fresh fruits, meat, fish and other products;
- In addition to cocktails, you need to drink about 2 liters of clean water per day;
- It is recommended to engage in physical exercise or active sports to lose weight. And 2 hours after class, drink a protein shake, thanks to which muscle mass will increase instead of fat;
- Store an open jar with the mixture for a maximum of 2 months at a temperature of 5 to 25 ° C;
- The cocktail should be prepared before use;
- 15 minutes after taking the cocktail, you should drink 250 ml of water - this will help prolong the saturation effect.
Manufacturers, of course, indicate instructions for use on the packaging and recommend diluting the concentrate with milk, but if you wish, you can try mixing it with other liquids, for example, kefir, vegetable broth, clean water or soy milk.
Analogs
In most cases, the need to select taxes for Energy Diet products arises to save money. One can of cocktail from this manufacturer costs approximately 2,000 rubles. To implement a full-fledged weight loss program, you will need several varieties of products per month.
The manufacturer claims that there are no structural analogues for Energy diet products , but if necessary, you can find products with similar properties, different compositions and a more affordable price.
You can replace Energy Diet with the following product options:
- Optimum Nutrition (the product is based on whey protein and oats, helps eliminate excess weight and build muscle mass);
- Herbalife Formula 1 (a protein shake designed to burn excess fat, unlike Energy Diets, this product can replace natural ingredients);
- Natural Balance from Oriflame (the product is intended to replace snacks during the day, the effect of its regular use is weight loss).
Contraindications to the use of ED
ED products are not ordinary food additives; they have a very strong effect on the human body, therefore this nutritional system requires compliance with all recommendations, and also has a number of contraindications for use.
Which cannot be ignored, otherwise the consequences can be very sad.
These include:
- Gastrointestinal problems - dysbiosis, poor intestinal permeability, ulcers and ulcerative colitis, gastritis, enteritis;
- Pancreatic insufficiency and impaired fermentation;
- Pathologies and diseases of the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas;
- Heart diseases;
- Insomnia and excitability;
- Allergic reactions to the components of the cocktail;
- Metabolic syndrome.
For some products in this line, the list of contraindications may increase. For example, a coffee cocktail and a cappuccino-flavored cocktail contain a certain amount of caffeine, which is dangerous for children, the elderly, hypertensive patients and people with severe nervous excitability.
Therefore, before use, you must consult your doctor and rule out any acute or chronic diseases, otherwise side effects may appear:
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Increased blood pressure;
- Headaches, dizziness and migraines;
- Tachycardia;
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing;
- Weight gain instead of weight loss.
These symptoms can also occur if you consume cocktails without following the system and instructions for using cocktails.
What is included in the cocktails?
The weight loss product we are considering includes components that allow the body to receive the necessary substances while losing weight.
So, it includes:
- Plant and animal proteins that make up the protein minimum, as well as more than ten amino acids that are not produced by the body on its own, but are obtained only from certain foods. Promotes rapid tissue regeneration.
- Carbohydrates that fill you with energy. The glucose and maltodextrin with starch included in the composition provide the body with the necessary elements for a long time.
- Nutrient fiber that keeps you feeling full for a fairly long period of time. Fiber also normalizes digestion and maintains favorable microflora in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Rich in microelements and vitamin E-1, soybean oil is a cholesterol-free synthetic fat. There are no animal fats, which is certainly a huge plus.
- More than ten minerals that promote proper metabolism.
- Vitamin C in the form of acerola.
- Enzymes that speed up digestion. A huge plus is that artificial enzymes in no way slow down the production of natural enzymes in the body.
- Bee milk (jelly), which stabilizes the emotional state and promotes improved oxygen absorption by body tissues.
As you can see, the drug contains only useful components, with the help of which you not only maintain the normal functioning of your body, but also successfully lose weight.
Remember, it is recommended to buy a product only on an official resource, because in the modern world there are hundreds of fakes whose safety has not been proven.
How the Energy Diet cocktail works
Body shape and weight are influenced by a huge number of factors: the physical and psycho-emotional state of a person, diet, foods consumed, habits and duration of sleep. Have you noticed how members of the same family can look completely opposite, yet eat the same thing?
The point is metabolism, which is affected by all of the above. What do the creators of the cocktail promise?
Firstly, with the help of the enzymes included in the composition, the drug stabilizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which means that the absorption of the stomach walls increases, the process of digesting useful substances becomes easier and faster, and the same metabolism accelerates.
Secondly, the cocktail brings body weight back to normal. Understand that the drink not only helps you lose weight, but it can also help you gain weight if your body needs a little boost.
The body independently manages the substances obtained from the cocktail and directs them in the right direction. The only difference is that when losing weight, taking the drug replaces some meals, and when gaining weight, it is added as an additional snack to the main meals.
That is why it is important to clearly define the scheme according to which you will take the Energy diet.
Manufacturers also promise to normalize and adjust the eating habits and preferences of those losing weight, controlling the frequency of meals, etc.
Energy is incredibly convenient and allows you to have a snack at any time of the day and in any conditions, it is a great time saver - you just need to dilute the powder in a shaker.
Advantages and disadvantages
When familiarizing yourself with the composition of the product and when using it, you can identify a large number of both pros and cons of its use.
Cheap pea and soy proteins are used as protein filling. They lack some amino acids necessary for the body. Such proteins are often used as additives to animal feed.
Additionally, the cocktail includes milk proteins, which have a more complete amino acid composition and therefore are of great value to the body, but the amount of milk proteins in the drinks is small.
Most of the carbohydrates present in weight loss shakes are simple. Such carbohydrates are quickly absorbed by the body and instantly increase blood sugar, which leads to the release of insulin. When there is a large excess of sugars, the body begins to process them and store them in the form of adipose tissue. Therefore, constant consumption of such a component in large quantities contributes to weight gain.
The beneficial ingredients are inulin and fiber. Fiber is a polysaccharide that is not digested in the human digestive system. As it passes through the gastrointestinal tract, it manages to swell from the absorbed liquid, which provokes a feeling of fullness in the stomach. This reduces the feeling of hunger. When passing through the intestines, fiber absorbs toxins and waste like a sponge, removing them from the body. The polysaccharide has a beneficial effect on the composition of the microflora of the digestive system.
Soybean oil, found in some smoothies, is a cheap ingredient that does not provide much benefit to the body, but it is credited with antioxidant properties and contains some vitamin E.
The product contains:
- Flavors.
- Thickeners.
- Preservatives.
- Flavor enhancers.
The presence of such components indicates that the composition of the cocktails is not entirely natural. For this reason, regular consumption of such drinks can have a negative effect on the body.
The most significant advantages of using dietary drinks from Nl international are the following:
- ability to shape your figure;
- improvement of well-being;
- the emergence of new eating habits;
- ease of use of products;
- normalization of digestive processes.
Varieties of Energy Diet cocktails.
In addition to these advantages, the Energy Diets product line also has a number of significant disadvantages, among which the following can be identified:
- the presence of synthetic components, which indicates the unnatural composition of the additive;
- the obligation to exert physical activity on the body in order to obtain a positive result from the use of dietary supplements;
- monotony of ready-made dishes;
- high cost of production;
- difficulty in purchasing dietary supplements;
- the need for long-term use of concentrates to obtain a positive result.
Independent studies have revealed the presence of transgenic compounds in the products, which is a significant disadvantage of the company’s products.
A significant disadvantage of the products is their high cost, which requires spending at least $100 when using cocktails for a long time. e. per month.
How to take a weight loss cocktail?
Nutritionists and manufacturers of this wonderful drug advise you to carefully read the rules for taking the cocktail. You just need to structure the program in your head and you will be surprised how simple and convenient the process of weight correction will become for you.
So, let's look at how to drink Energy diets and what additional rules you need to follow:
- First of all, you should eat at least 5-6 times a day, three of which should be main meals, and the rest should be a cocktail. Under no circumstances should you starve or torture your body. If you feel hungry, immediately dilute a small amount of powder and drink. This way your body will receive the required amount of calories, eliminating painful attacks of hunger.
- It is important to count the number of calories consumed, no more than 1500 per day for all meals - on average, one serving of Energy contains about 200.
- After you have drunk a portion of the drug, you need to drink at least a glass of water - this will keep you feeling full for a longer period of time and increase the amount of fiber in the body.
In addition, it is important to drink at least one and a half liters of water a day and expose the body to at least minimal physical activity, for example, half an hour of walking or swimming in the pool.
It is very important to prepare a portion and drink it completely, because the finished drug cannot be stored, even in the refrigerator. The “raw” mixture is good for two months, if the can is opened, the air temperature in the storage area should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius.
In the photo you see the form in which the drug is produced.
If you learn to stick to the regime and discipline yourself correctly, the weight loss will be from 2 to 3 kg per month - not too much, but no stress or harm to the body.
Sample program: how to eat in three stages
Let's look at three stages of weight loss using a cocktail. Of course, like any diet, the program has its prohibitions and permitted foods.
At the first stage, it is recommended to consume only cocktails and vegetables. These vegetables include: broccoli, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, green lettuce, cucumbers, pumpkin, seaweed, mushrooms, cauliflower, greens, tomato.
The listed products can be stewed or eaten raw. Regarding drinks, sugar should not be added to them; it is recommended to give preference to green or herbal tea. The number of days in the first stage is usually from 3 to 5 days.
The first stage has been completed and you are already losing the hated excess weight. The main thing is not to break down and return to disordered eating, barely noticing the result on the scales.
At the second stage, you can add to the permitted vegetables and herbs:
- Boiled or steamed lean fish and seafood
- Lean beef, rabbit, turkey or chicken, white meat
- Low-fat cottage cheese and boiled egg whites (no more than two per day)
- Several slices of low-fat hard cheese
The second stage includes two cocktails per day; if before bed you are tormented by a feeling of hunger and do not allow you to go to the kingdom of Morpheus, you are allowed to consume half a portion of Energy diets.
It is recommended to stay in this mode for at least three weeks; as a rule, this is enough to get rid of 3-5 kilograms.
If you think that you have not reached the desired number on the scales, return to the first stage and repeat the scheme. Has your goal been achieved and you have reached your ideal weight? Then all you have to do is consolidate the result not only in your mind, but also physically.
The third stage allows you to add a little buckwheat and durum pasta, rice, bread and beans to your diet. Fruits are also acceptable, literally 100 grams each. per day. This could be 1 orange or banana, pear, peach, apple or several strawberries.
The main thing is not to break down and start eating everything again.
As for the duration of the third stage, everything is individual. It all depends on how many kilograms you got rid of. Did you manage to lose 5 kg? Follow the third stage of the diet for five months, three for three months.
↑ Energy diets - Control
Control will teach you to eat as much food as your body needs and to choose only those foods that will benefit you. Control means getting rid of destructive eating habits once and for all. The duration of the stage is calculated based on 1 month for each kilogram lost during the previous stages. Thus, if you lose 5 kilograms, the Control phase will last 5 months for you.
↑ Stage program
Slow carbohydrates and fruits are added to the list of products.
You eat Energy Diet only once a day - in the evening. Don't forget about the required 2 liters of fluid daily. Menu for 1 day
- Breakfast: a portion of carbohydrates, a portion of proteins, a cup of tea or coffee.
- Second breakfast: fruits or berries.
- Lunch: a serving of proteins, 1 plate of vegetables, a cup of tea or coffee.
- Afternoon snack: fruits or berries.
- Dinner: Energy Diet cocktail or omelet, 1 plate of vegetables.
↑ List of acceptable products
1. Vegetables: the same as at the Start. 2. Liquid: the same as at Start. 3. Protein food (1 serving twice a day of your choice):
- 1 boiled chicken protein;
- 50 g low fat cheese;
- 100 g cottage cheese 0%;
- 100-150 g of boiled lean meat, poultry or fish;
- 150 g seafood.
4. Carbohydrates: beans, lentils, brown rice, pasta, buckwheat and oatmeal, grain bread. 5. Fruits (fresh only, up to 300 g per day): apricots, bananas, kiwi, citrus fruits, pears, peaches, watermelon, pineapples. 6. Berries (fresh only, up to 300 g per day) - as an alternative to fruit.
Contraindications to the use of the Energy Diet cocktail
Any drug has its contraindications, which Energy diets also have. These include tachycardia and hypertension, heart failure, gastritis, dysbiosis or gastric ulcer. People with sleep disorders and pregnant (nursing) women should also avoid the drug.
We figured out how to take the famous cocktail and looked at the Energy-based diet. When thinking about how long it will take to lose weight with the help of the drug, keep in mind that each body is individual and the process can take quite a long period of time.
However, the mixture has an undeniable advantage - no harm to the body.
Does a cocktail help? It definitely helps, but only if you follow all the recommendations you receive.