Cabbage soup diet

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The Cabbage soup diet is a [fad diet] that is built around heavy consumption of an extremely low-calorie cabbage soup. Its origins are unknown. The intent is to lose 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of weight in a week, though nutritional experts who have examined the diet say that it is impossible to lose that much fat within a week (most of the weight lost is water) and that the recipe for the soup as often given has an extremely high sodium content and very little protein.

The cabbage soup diet has many names. You can find it as the "sacred heart diet", "military cabbage soup", "TJ Miracle Soup Diet" and many more.

The most common forms of the soup recipe have been criticized as being somewhat bland, though spicy versions have appeared; it has also been noted that flatulence is a common side effect of the diet. A frequent comment on the soup is that it makes a good low-calorie filler meal, but is not substantial enough to be relied upon as a dietary staple. The newer, healthier versions of the cabbage soup diet however take this fact into account and add to the diet plan protein while decreasing sodium.

On the Cabbage Soup Diet, individuals are encouraged to eat as much Cabbage soup and consume as much water as they want. Other foods are involved as well but their intake is severely restricted. The cabbage soup can be eaten as many times but it is not recommended that you eat soup only as it can result in malnourishment. Drinking 7-8 glasses of water a day is also recommended. The Cabbage Soup Diet’s 7-Day plan is easy to follow, however dieters are asked to consult their doctor before following this 7-day meal plan

Day 1: Cabbage soup, plus any fruit (except bananas). Drink unsweetened tea, black coffee, cranberry juice and water.
Day 2: Cabbage soup, plus other vegetables (raw, boiled or steamed) and avoid dry beans, peas and corn. For dinner, eat a baked potato with butter.
Day 3: Cabbage soup, plus other fruits and vegetables.
Day 4: Cabbage soup, plus up to 8 bananas and fat-free milk.
Day 5: Cabbage soup, plus up to 6 tomatoes and up to 450 grams of meat or fish.
Day 6: Cabbage soup, plus meat and vegetables.
Day 7: Cabbage soup, plus brown rice, pure fruit juice and vegetables.

External links

• Successful Cabbage Soup Diet Site
• Cabbage Soup Diet Plan for Beginner