Cabbage has unique nutritional properties and is low in calories, which is why it is included in many effective diets. Cabbage-based soup eliminates swelling and allows you to lose weight.
1. Properties of white cabbage
White cabbage has been grown for more than 4 thousand years, it is a representative of the most ancient ogord cultures. The benefits of the product for the body are very high: cabbage contains many vitamins and fiber necessary for the body, and its calorie content is only 28 kcal per 100 grams. That is why cabbage-based diets are very popular among those who want to lose weight.
100 grams of cabbage contains:
- 1, 8 g - proteins,
- 0, 1 g - fats,
- 4, 7 g - carbohydrates,
- 28 - kcal.
The nutritional value of the product is due to the following vitamins contained in it: vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, C, K, PP, as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, iron, sulfur, iodine, phosphorus, rare vitamin U, fructose, folic acid and pantothenic acid, fiber and coarse dietary fiber.
Nutritionists do not recommend eating one cabbage for a long time, since despite the rich content of nutrients, the protein in it is not enough for the normal functioning of the body.
2. Diet with cabbage
A diet based on light cabbage soup is effective. Throughout the week, you need to eat soup and supplement it with various products for good nutrition. The classic soup recipe is very simple and does not take long to prepare.
The cabbage diet is not recommended:
- If you have urolithiasis;
- Diabetics;
- Pregnant women;
- Children under 14 years old.
Step by step soup recipe
You will need the following ingredients to make the soup:
- 2 liters of water
- half a head of cabbage;
- 1 onion head;
- 1 carrot;
- 1 tomato;
- 1 small celery root;
- 1 bell pepper;
- greens.
- Chop the cabbage
- Dice onions, peppers, carrots, celery
- Pour boiling water over the tomato, peel and dice
- Put all vegetables (except herbs) in a saucepan at the same time, pour cold water.
- After boiling, simmer for 1, 5 hours under a lid.
- At the end, add herbs and spices to taste
In order to increase the portion, increase the amount of food in the correct proportions. However, it is better to cook the soup once every 3 days to keep it fresh and tasty.
Keep in mind that when you add salt, the soup loses some of its diuretic properties, so when cooking, put salt to a minimum.
Daily menu for the week:
Breakfast: oatmeal in water, a cup of coffee or tea without sugar.
Lunch: 200 g of boiled fish or low-fat meat, a small portion of vegetable salad seasoned with natural olive oil.
Dinner: vegetable salad with olive oil, boiled egg (1 pc.), A cup of green tea.
After an hour, you can eat one fruit, and two hours before bedtime (no later) drink a glass of kefir (1%).
Add soup to the above menu every time you feel hungry (at least three servings a day).
Oatmeal in water is not considered the most delicious product, but there is a trick on how to prepare this common dish so that it is not only healthy, but also tasty.
Ingredients:
- Water - 150 ml;
- Oatmeal - 85 g;
- Raisins - 10 g;
- Cinnamon - 5 g;
- Honey - 2 teaspoons
Step-by-step recipe for oatmeal with cinnamon:
- Bring water to a boil
- Dip the raisins in boiling water. Wait for it to swell. Other dried fruits can be added at this stage, but raisins work best with oatmeal and cinnamon.
- Add oatmeal, cinnamon and honey to a saucepan. Cook over low heat, covering the container with a lid.
- After 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat, but leave the lid on. Let the porridge "come" for 25-30 minutes.
- You can add a small handful of nuts.
There are several options for salads for the menu, the main condition: the salad should not contain potatoes and a lot of salt. Salad should be seasoned with olive oil.
For cooking you need:
- 200 g of white cabbage;
- Cucumber;
- A tomato;
- Avocado;
- Green onions;
- Half a lemon;
- Olive oil.
Preparation:
- Peel the avocado, cut into cubes.
- Chop the herbs finely.
- Cut the tomato and cucumber into pieces of arbitrary shape, chop the cabbage, mix with the avocado.
- Season the salad with the juice of half a lemon and olive oil, sprinkle with herbs.
For cooking you need:
- 100 grams each - cabbage, carrot, apple, beet, seaweed,
- prunes - 50 grams,
- lemon juice - 5 grams,
- vegetable oil for dressing - 15 grams.
Preparation:
- We rub washed and peeled raw vegetables on a coarse grater. We mix the resulting, and knead to obtain juice.
- We rub the apples, add to the contents, then squeeze out the lemon juice and season with vegetable oil.
- Soak the prunes and cut into small strips - add to the salad.
For cooking you need:
- tomatoes - 3 pcs.,
- cucumbers - 3 pcs.,
- red (blue) onion - ½ pcs.,
- vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. spoons,
- basil - 4-5 branches,
- dill - 1 bunch.
Preparation:
- Wash the tomatoes, peel and cut into cubes or wedges.
- Wash the cucumbers, peel the edges and cut into rings or half rings.
- Peel the onions too, wash and cut thinly into half rings.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
- Pour in vegetable oil. Add salt and stir in salad.
- Wash fresh dill and chop finely.
- Wash and chop the basil.
- Place the herbs in the salad. Stir all the ingredients well one last time.
7 days of following this diet will allow you to lose from 2 to 5 kg, depending on the initial weight. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor before dieting.
