Cabbage soup diet information

The cabbage soup diet was allegedly created in the 90s for patients recovering from surgery. A watercress version is also available but most types of vegetable soup would do. Some versions claim that cabbage has unique fat burning properties, this however is untrue. The weight loss is because of the low calorie contained in the diet.

During the cabbage soup diet you can eat as much cabbage soup as you want throughout the whole seven days. Some additional foods have been added to the recent versions of this diet.

Cabbage Soup Diet : Reasons for

• You will lose weight after following this diet
• Can eat as much soup as you want throughout
• Diet period is only one week
• Perfect if you have an important party to go to

Cabbage Soup Diet: Reasons Against

• Very boring selection of available food
• Short term side effects can include headaches, weakness and decreased concentration
• Weight loss is mainly water and is only temporary as very little actual fat is burnt
• Diet does not contain the body's required vitamins and mineral

Cabbage Soup Diet : Verdict

Not a viable diet for someone who needs to lose more than a few pounds and should not be followed for more than seven days. You should leave at least two weeks before restarting (though I am sure you wouldn't want to see another cabbage for quite a while after a week). The weight loss will unfortunately only be temporary. The cabbage soup diet is however a better option than the average junk food diet and it is perfect for one-off rapid weight loss before a big occasion.

An example of a typical cabbage soup diet plan is listed here and a recipe is here cabbage soup recipe.

You can discuss about the Cabbage Soup Diet in the forum here and also have a look at the Cabbage Soup Diet Book.