Magic soup diet between the pros and cons
The magic soup or cabbage soup, a dish that is loved by many, on lunch meals, especially when eating a diet, because it helps to feel full. It is clear that many individuals follow this diet to lose weight quickly. In this context, we share with you the pros and cons of this type of diet aimed at losing the body.
The cabbage soup diet is applied from seven to ten days, and it is based on eating cabbage soup, which some describe as 'magic soup', for its role in losing the body, within a short time. Despite the proven role of cabbage soup in losing the body, the lesson lies in preserving the lost weight, and the soup diet invites the follower to drink abundant quantities of water of not less than two liters of it per day, while reducing as much as possible from drinking caffeinated drinks, such as tea And coffee.
1- Ingredients of 'magic soup' include cabbage soup:
Cabbage, onions, garlic, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, chicken broth (or meat broth) and tomato sauce, without neglecting the flavorings (bay leaves, wild thyme, pepper ...), noting that the 'magic soup' does not limit its preparation to its ingredients, but rather allows To him by adding any desired variety of the waist. However, it should be noted that peas, potatoes and corn have a high sugar index, which means they raise blood glucose levels.
The following is an example of the lean cabbage soup diet, noting that four bowls of soup can be eaten per day, in addition to:
• The desired type of fruit, except for bananas, twice, on the first day of the diet.
• The desired type of green leafy vegetables, such as: celery and watercress, with an open sleeve, on the second day of the diet.
• The desired type of vegetables (an open portion) and fruits (twice), on the third day of the diet.
Banana and skim milk (twice), on the fourth day of the diet.
Red (or white) meat without fat, with tomatoes (twice), on the fifth day of the diet.
Beef, along with the desired type of vegetable (twice), on the sixth day of the diet.
• Brown rice (or bulgur), along with the desired type of vegetable (twice), in addition to the desired type of unsweetened fruit juice (one time), on the seventh day of the diet.
2- Weight loss is one of its pros:
The cabbage soup diet does not deprive the body of any type of food that the body needs, whether it is vegetables, fruits, dairy products, or meat. It helps to notify its tracker of fullness, because it contains ample amounts of fiber, which takes a long time to digest. Of course, the most prominent positive of this diet is due to making its follower lose about four kilograms of his body weight, within a week, due to the lack of calories consumed during the day, in addition to cleaning the body from toxins or what is known as 'detox', meaning giving up eating foods Unhealthy during diet time.
On the other hand, the cabbage soup diet is associated with some drawbacks, including: Disturbing the digestive system, due to excessive consumption of vegetables, which causes stomach gases, and it is not suitable for individuals who suffer from problems in the digestive system, such as: Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The aforementioned diet also prompts her follower to enter the toilet repeatedly, to save the amount of fluid in her food, which may interfere with a person's daily routine. Note that frequent urination is the excretion of excess fluid in the body exclusively, and not a loss of fat, as some think.
On the other hand, some observers of the cabbage soup diet complain of losing the pleasure of food, and feeling bored due to the repeated presence of the main ingredient in the meal, over the course of days! The diet is devoid of some nutrients, such as vitamin B12, zinc and iron. In some cases, the dieter may have to consume vitamin D, calcium, and omega-3 supplements, as when followed for weeks in a row.
3- Nutritionist's notes:
There are some tips, when you want to follow this diet:
• It is necessary to consult a doctor in the event of suffering from chronic diseases, such as: diabetes, pressure, anemia, and an upset in the digestive system ... before starting this diet.
• It is important to strive to maintain the body weight lost as a result of following this diet, knowing that the weight lost, quickly, as a result of the diet, is water and not fat.
It is preferable to follow the soup diet for a week, then return to the usual diet, so repeat following the diet again after two weeks. In general, it is appropriate to apply the aforementioned reduced diet days before meeting an important occasion in which a person is forced to lose the extra kilograms, quickly. In contrast, an integrated diet, designed for each individual, under the supervision of a dietician, appears preferable, compared to the soup diet.
• It is important to avoid excessive exercise, while following this lousy diet, due to not eating enough calories during the day, as the opposite may lead to dizziness and fatigue.
In conclusion, one can ignore the 'strict' soup diet, according to Zantout, with the introduction of healthy soup dishes that are rich in protein and vegetables, and low in carbohydrates in return, to meals, in order to feel full for a longer time, which will positively affect the weight loss journey.
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