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 that we will detail below. Indeed, the main food of this diet is cabbage, which is recognized as a fat burner.

Discover the benefits of some of the components of this magical soup:

1 – The benefits of onion

It is especially known for its richness in antioxidants and in particular quercetin. Antioxidants are known to protect the body’s cells against free radical attacks.

Free radicals are responsible for diseases that appear with age, cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The antioxidants contained in onions would allow to protect the body against the development of this type of diseases.

2 – 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 covers: 40 to 50% of daily vitamin C needs, 20% of fiber needs, 1/4 of vitamin B9 needs.

Cabbages also have other benefits: substances such as indoles, isothiocyanates and dithiolthiones seem to have powerful anti-cancer effects.
3 – The benefits of parsley

Parsley is known for its diuretic and aperitive virtues. It is then particularly effective in decoction (50 g of parsley leaves per liter of water) to drink during the day.
Parsley offers a beneficial action on the liver, the spleen, the intestines and the whole digestive system. It treats intestinal disorders (bloating, constipation, indigestion), calms renal colic and fights against urinary infections.
Prevention of chronic and seasonal diseases of the respiratory tract: cough, asthma, bronchitis.
Parsley has anti-anemic and anticoagulant effects. It is effective in case of irregular, painful or difficult periods. Rich in vitamin K, it is however not recommended for people taking anticoagulants.
How to follow the cabbage soup diet?
To observe conclusive results on your figure and your health, we advise you to obtain ingredients of organic origin.

Ingredients
1 tomato cut into cubes
2 carrots cut into slices
1 onion, diced
1 bunch of celery
150 g of green beans
1 cabbage cut into strips
3 sprigs of parsley
1 teaspoon of 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 the heat and simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender.
Cabbage soup diet: (you can eat as much as you want from the soup, respecting the instructions for each day)

First day
Eat as much fruit as you want, except for bananas

Second day
Eat as many vegetables as you want, except for corn and potatoes

Day 3
Eat as many vegetables and fruits as you want, except for the restrictions of the previous days

Day 4
Eat soup only

Day 5
You can add roasted turkey and fish to the soup

Day six
Have fruit and meat with the soup

Day 7
Eat vegetables and brown rice with the soup

In order for the results of this slimming treatment to last, it is essential to resume a balanced diet low in fat and sugar, accompanied by regular physical activity and proper hydration.

A word of caution
As a reminder, it is essential to advise your doctor before starting a weight loss program. Cabbage and parsley are contraindicated when taking anticoagulant treatment.