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Cabbage Soup Diet
The Cabbage Soup Diet is a 7 day meal plan, aimed at achieving fast weight loss. It is not a long-term weight loss solution, but is known to be effective over the short term. Apparently it originally came from a hospital (Sacred Hearts Hospital) to stimulate weight loss for surgery patients – but this cannot be verified.
Pros
- Fast weight loss.
- The change from some of our normally junky eating habits can be beneficial.
- Vegetables from the Brassica family (such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) have been found to aid in preventing cancer.
- Many say they enjoy eating the soup.
Cons
- Some complain that the Cabbage Soup a little too bland.
- Be prepared for gas…
- Requires will power.
- Lacks good nutrition
- High in salt.
- Not a long-term answer.
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, plus other fruits and vegetables. |
| Day 4 Homemade cabbage soup, plus anything up to 6 bananas and fat-free milk. |
| Day 5 Homemade cabbage soup, plus 6 tomatoes and up to 450 grams of meat or fish. |
| Day 6 Homemade cabbage soup, plus meat(beef) and vegetables. |
| Day 7 Homemade cabbage soup, plus brown rice, pure fruit juice, and vegetables. |
No bread, carbonated beverages, or alcohol.
Cabbage Soup Recipe
6 large green 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 of the Cabbage Soup diet plan is the sheer monotony of eating cabbage soup. However some diets (such as the negative calorie diet) basically look at the nutritional properties of the cabbage soup diet, and make it more interesting by combining other foods that have the same effect.
There are also serious concerns regarding the nutritional quality of this diet. On many days the diet is low in protein, calcium, and essential fatty acids. There also high levels of sodium or MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).
Weight loss will probably occur due to the low calorie intake.
See Also
The New Cabbage Soup Diet which retails for $6.99
The Super Skinny Cabbage Soup Diet which retails for $4.99
This diet really works, but it is really hard to stick too. By the way if you gain weight it may be from eating too much after the diet. If you continue to eat really fatty foods after the diet then you will gain the weight back!
I am not overweight but have gained a few kilos over the last year so i tried this diet and have slightly adjusted it and still get good results. I eat porridge (oatmeal sachets with fruit , with low fat milk) in the morning and then follow the plan daily as stated and it works!
The oatmeal gives you extra energy and is really good for you also and helps stop you from giving up on the soup diet entirely. Also it is low in calories and fat, but gives you loads of energy.
Also i leave the tomatoes out of the soup and i find it tastes a lot better as i could no longer stand the smell and taste.
If you don’t think you can last on this diet as it is or want to adjust it then pick a few extra healthy options, for variety.
If you want a more sustainable weight and lifestyle change, then i think implementing this soup and the vege, fruit, lean meat is the way to go along with other healthy choices and lots of exercise. Oatmeal is great, in the mornings, and the best thing to do is cut out sugar. Also if you make the options more reasonable and varied then you are more likely to really lose weight and not just water weight along with keeping it off including exercise daily.
All the best
Lisa
I did this diet about 12 yers ago and lost about 15 or 20 lbs. I am on it again because I need to lose weight. For anyone who says this is a bland soup, you must not be adding enough seasoning. It does take will power to stay on it, but it is worth the weight loss.
On day Five and have lost 6 lbs! (163 to 157). It really works! All you have to do is change the soup’s flavor/taste with herbs and spices. Just do something different with it everyday so that you dont get bored. This is my second time on the diet, the first time I lost a total of 11 pounds and kept it off.
Started this diet today as a quick start to weight loss. I`m 350lbs and thinking about surgery but want to try some other things before i do anything drastic. Will keep you posted
This is my first day and so far so good im 350lbs and i`m thinking about surgery so thought id try this diet out before i do something even more drastic. Im going away soon so will let you guys know how im doing.
I have done this diet and the first lost 35 lbs in one month. The next time I lost 25 lbs in one month. starting weight 320
I’m on day 2 and really feleing the pressure of not being able to eat carbs, always wanting something to nibble on. My cravings are horrendouse and anything usually repulsive is looking appetising. I have put on a couple of pounds but hope that the hard work will reap benefits in the shape of 10lb loss by day 7. Can salad be ate on this diet as it only mentions fruit and veg ?
On the 1st day I ate 3-4 bowls and very very bloated…hope this is only air xD
The gas and diahrrea is horrible but……..its working and I spice the soup up a little by adding hot sauce to it. I’m on the 3rd day and I have lost 3lbs haven’t lost any inches yet thats what I am aiming for but it will come in time. It’s overall a good diet but I’m sure I am going to have to watch what I eat after I’m off it, and I would really like some damn beer……..
You will loose the weight, however you cant end day seven and start day eight with a craze of just any thing you want to eat, the diet works, but you have to watch your intake of food after the diet is over
This Diet is definitely good for losing a few pounds quickly. I have done it about 4-5 times in the past 3 years and lost anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds each time. A variation to the diet that I have always done (may be a part of a similar diet)is on Day 4, which I am on today, you are allowed to eat ‘All Bran’ cereal as well.
To answer Adelle’s question
–I think you are supposed to have the soup ‘at least once’ every day.
Love this diet because i’m feeling more energy, i’m on day 4 and because i’m full with the soup and bananas i’m starting to wonder if i will loose weight? I’ve stuck to the diet perfectly but because i don’t feel starving i feel that i can’t be loosing anything?
i just started this soup diet today,I dont think i am going to last, its starvation and i think i will gain more then i loos cuse i am graving so much of everything lol i am quiting lol this diet sucks ass
Today is my first day. I am going to walk daily with the soup diet. My goal is to stay on the diet for two weeks.
Today is my first day. I’m hoping to loose seven pounds. I am going to walk each day. It makes sense if you deposit less in the bank (calories) and take more out (walking at a regular pace for 30 mins) the account should be overdrawn (drop some pounds) by day seven .
THIS DIET IS THE BEST!!! I lost 13 pounds in 2 weeks and I have a clear mind, I can think better, I’m more social and I love life more than I did before. It boosts your mental mind and I love it!! I agree it gets boring after a while but I’ve heard that after your second time, give yourself 1 week to get off the diet and start the diet again however, add real chicken stock in the soup. Hope you try the soup, it does works!!
I just want to know how many portions a day must you eat?Could someone please advise me.
today is May 29,
my first day on this diet,
i hope it’s working on me …
This diet works, but it grossed me out. It gives you gas VERY BAD! I only lasted on this diet about a week. Its hard to have a social life and the farts at the same time.
I am on this diet and i am on 3 and its not so bad. The first day i ate my soup at least 3 times and the second day i took it to work for lunch and had it for dinner. Right now i am sitting at my desk and having it for lunch with my veggies and fruits and then i guess i will have it for dinner. Do i need to eat it more then twice aday??
this diet is the worse thing ever. it made me gain 10 pounds instead of losing it .
i dont reccommend it AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am on my 4th day of the cabbage soup diet and already seeing results. I have a lot of energy and have noticed much less bloating than I had before, from eating a lot of carbs. The soup isn’t bland – you just have to “spice” it up with different seasonings and make it your own. Very pleased!
I read about this diet like a month ago, and tried to go on it, it took me 1 day to break it!!! but, I decided I’m gonna start again today. i bought some nice pants but they’r a bit tight so I need to help them out a bit. Hope to write here with good results!
Cheers
I would call the soup vegetable more than cabbage. If you spice it up with fresh herbs and tobasco sauce it tastes divine. I started it today and will keep you posted. Also I like the idea of eating fuit as an added variation as well..
I have done this a couple of times, its deffo not for a long term thing but, to kick start a weight loss/exercise programme its perfect. But, must admit got to day 6 and struggle as I hate brown rice, the rest of it is quite enjoyable to follow but big tip – THE MORE SOUP YOU EAT THE MORE YOU LOOSE…..
I am finishing my 3rd day. I am feeling great! I am not sure about my weight, but I have energy and it is helping to change some of my bad eating habits. Be creative with spices and make sure soup is pureed.
Well I am on my first day and lets see how it goes. I am going to be optimistic and beleive I am going to shed some fat. Will keep you guys posted.
I met somebody who did this and has lost so much of weight. Let me live in hope:)
I use this diet for special occasions and it really works!!!
Read all your comments, I have started the diet today!!
I have 6 month old twins and have a few kilos to lose!!
Hope it works and if not it will have been better than a week of eating rice and potatoes!! I do believe you HAVE to exercise as well, diet and excercise go hand in hand.I have a personal trainer and go to the gym 3 times a week. Watch this space for an update………