Have you ever heard of the diet based on a cabbage soup? This 100% natural recipe is based on vegetables very beneficial to the body. Discover how you can lose weight with this delicious fat burning soup.
CABBAGE SOUP RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 fresh cabbage, chopped into small pieces
8 oz green beans
2 green peppers, cut into slices
6 green onions, cut into slices
1 stalk celery, diced
4 peeled tomatoes
3 carrots, diced
chopped parsley
a pinch of salt, pepper, ginger, turmeric and cayenne pepper
Preparation:
Wash and clean well all the vegetables and cut them into small pieces. Put all the ingredients in a pot or a pan and add some water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes until all the ingredients are cooked.
Another cabbage based recipe
1 fresh cabbage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
a clove of garlic, chopped
10 shiitake mushrooms
1 cut kombu seaweed
1 leek, cut into slices
2 tomatoes, crushed
some water
a pinch of salt (optional), pepper, ginger, turmeric and cayenne pepper
parsley, chopped
Preparation:
In a skillet, sauté all ingredients in coconut oil (or other vegetable oil) except the cabbage and tomatoes. Then put the mixture in a saucepan, add the cabbage and tomatoes, add some water and cover. Simmer until everything is cooked.
This soup is to be consumed seven days in a row, you can vary between the first and the second recipe, and here are the instructions:
GO FOR A WEEK DIET!
First day:
Eat the cabbage soup three times a day (in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening). Eat some fruit rich in antioxidants at every meal, like raspberries, oranges, blueberries, grapefruit and kiwi. Bananas are to be avoided.
Second day:
Eat cabbage soup three times a day, accompanied by consumption of fruits (except bananas). You can also accompany the soup with vegetables such as green beans or zucchini, steamed. However, vegetables rich in carbohydrates such as potatoes or carrots are to be avoided.
Third day:
Eat cabbage soup three times a day + fruit (including bananas, no more than 3 per day) + cooked vegetables (except vegetables that contain glucose).
Fourth day:
Eat cabbage soup three times a day + fruits + vegetables steamed (except vegetables that contain glucose).
Fifth day:
Eat cabbage soup three times a day + fruit + 9 ounces white meat to be distributed over the different meals.
Sixth day:
Eat cabbage soup three times a day + fruit + 9 ounces white meat to be distributed over the different meals with steamed vegetables.
Seventh day:
Eat cabbage soup three times a day + fruit + 9 ounces white meat to be distributed over the different meals with steamed vegetables.
Cabbage soup, a slimming ally
This soup can help you lose between 3 and 6 pounds in a week, because the diet is low in calories. However, this diet is to be followed for only 7 days, and once or twice per year maximum.
It is important to follow these instructions to notice results. Sugar is to be avoided and the soup can also be served as a snack if you get hungry. It is advisable to drink plenty of water during the diet and in general, at least 6 cups per day.
This recipe consists exclusively of vegetables that promote weight loss and help detoxify the body. Cabbage is very beneficial to the body; it is rich in antioxidants that prevent healthy cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals. These attack healthy body cells and can promote diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular disease. This vegetable is also rich in vitamins (K, B1, B6 and C) that strengthen the immune system, contribute to the production of red blood cells and bone formation. It is also rich in minerals such as iron and manganese which ensure the transmission of oxygen and facilitate various metabolic processes.
Further, cabbage is a low-calorie food that provides a lasting feeling of satiety. However, it should not be abused because its low calorie content can easily make you tired and weak. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions and accompany soups with vegetables and meat.
Moreover, for satisfactory results, it is also important to practice regular physical activity. During the first three days, opt for walking (at least 30 min). You can practice other exercises from the fourth day on.
After following this diet, it is important to implement a healthy and balanced diet, rich in organic fruits and vegetables and regular physical activity.
Warning: cabbage is not recommended for people who suffer from bloating or thyroid disorders because it is considered as goitrogenic foods. In other words, it can disrupt the functioning of the thyroid gland by preventing it from absorbing iodine, an important component for proper operation of the body.
In this situation, it is advisable to eliminate this ingredient from your diet and opt for foods rich in fiber to promote healthy digestion and provide a sense of lasting satiety.