The Cabbage Soup Diet is a 7-day meal plan, focused on achieving quick weight loss. It is effective over a short period of time, and it is not a long-term weight loss solution.
Pros
- Helps in quick weight loss
- Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower have been found to aid in preventing cancer
- Many people say they enjoy eating the soup
Cons
- Cabbage Soup a little too bland
- Creates gas
- Requires will power
- Lacks good nutrition
- High in sodium
- Not a long-term solution to weight loss
Cabbage Soup Diet Plan
This diet is not recommended
Day 1
Homemade cabbage soup, plus any fruit (apart from bananas)
Day 2
Homemade cabbage soup, plus other vegetables, including a baked potato with butter for dinner (potatoes are off-limits on other days)
Day 3
Homemade cabbage soup, other fruits and vegetables
Day 4
Homemade cabbage soup, up to 6 bananas and fat-free milk
Day 5
Homemade cabbage soup, 6 tomatoes and up to 450 grams of meat or fish
Day 6
Homemade cabbage soup, beef and vegetables
Day 7
Homemade cabbage soup, brown rice, pure fruit juice, and vegetables.
Bread, carbonated beverages and alcohol are not allowed.
Cabbage Soup Recipe
6 large onions
2 green peppers
1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)
1 bunch celery
1/2 head cabbage
1 package Onion Soup Mix
1 or 2 cubes bouillon (optional)
1 48 oz. can V8 Juice (optional)
Season to taste (salt, pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc).
Note: There are a number of variations to this recipe.
Summary
The biggest drawback is the sheer monotony of eating cabbage soup. There are also concerns regarding the nutritional quality of this diet. The diet is low in protein, calcium, and essential fatty acids. It also contains high amounts of sodium or MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). Low calorie intake is responsible for weight loss.
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