The cabbage soup diet is one of the classic natural recipes for weight loss. It is a simple diet that can be done for a maximum of 7 days and consists of consuming large quantities of cabbage soup accompanied by a specific menu which we detail below. In fact, the main food of this diet is cabbage, which is known to have fat burning properties.
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Discover the benefits of some components of this magical soup:
1 – The benefits of onion
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It is best known for its richness in antioxidants and in particular quercetin. Antioxidants are known to protect the body’s cells from free radical attacks .
Free radicals are in particular responsible for diseases that appear with age, cardiovascular diseases and tumors. The antioxidants contained in onion would help protect the body from the development of this type of disease .
2 – The benefits of cabbage
They are very low in calories, as they are rich in water (from 20 kcal/100 g to 41 kcal/100 g for Brussels sprouts)
200 g of cabbage cover: 40 to 50% of the daily requirement of vitamin C, 20% of the requirement of fiber, 1/4 of the requirement of vitamin B9.
Cabbages also have other benefits: substances such as indoles, isothiocyanates and dithiolthiones appear to have powerful anti-tumor effects .
3 – The benefits of parsley
- Parsley is known for its diuretic and appetizing properties . It is then particularly effective in decoction (50 g of parsley leaves per liter of water) to drink throughout the day.
- Parsley has a beneficial effect on the liver , spleen , intestines and entire digestive system . It treats intestinal disorders (bloating, constipation, indigestion), calms renal colic and fights urinary tract infections .
- Prevention of chronic and seasonal respiratory tract diseases : cough, asthma, bronchitis.
- Parsley has anti-anemic and blood-thinning effects . It is effective in case of irregular, painful or difficult menstruation . Rich in vitamin K , it is however not recommended for those taking anticoagulants .
How to follow the cabbage soup diet?
To observe conclusive results on your figure and health, we recommend that you get ingredients of organic origin.
ingredients
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bunch of celery
- 150 g of green beans
- 1 cabbage, sliced
- 3 sprigs of parsley
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
Preparation
- Place all the ingredients in the pot
- Cover the pot with water and bring to a boil
- Stir while boiling for 10 minutes
- Reduce heat and simmer soup until vegetables are tender.
Course of the cabbage soup diet: (you can eat in the soup at will, adhering to the instructions for each day)
The first day
Consume plenty of fruit except bananas
Second day
Eat vegetables as much as you want except corn and potatoes
Third day
Consume vegetables and fruit as much as you want, except for the restrictions of the previous days
Fourth day
Eat only soup
Fifth day
You can add grilled turkey and fish as accompaniments to the soup
Sixth day
Consume fruit and meat as an accompaniment to soup
seventh day
Eat vegetables and brown rice as an accompaniment to soup
In order for the results of this slimming treatment to last over time, it is essential to resume a balanced diet, low in fats and sugars, accompanied by regular physical activity and correct hydration.
Attention
As a reminder, it is essential to inform your doctor before starting a weight loss treatment. Cabbage and parsley are contraindicated in case of anticoagulant treatment.