The Cabbage Soup Diet

cabbage soup diet

 

Did you know that the cabbage soup diet is also known as the Dolly Parton diet?  This low-fat, low-calorie diet can help you shed 5 to 10 pounds in a week.  You can eat unlimited quantities of this hearty soup while on the Cabbage Soup Diet.  Here’s the recipe:

1 Head of green cabbage, chopped
3 Large Red Onions, sliced or chopped
2 Green bell peppers, chopped
1 Bunch celery, chopped
2 Chicken bouillon cubes
1 Envelope onion soup mix
6 Cups V8 vegetable juice
2 large 28 Oz. cans chopped tomatoes
1 Can of Green Beans
1 Lemon, juice of
6 garlic cloves, crushed
Salt & Pepper to taste
Place all of the Cabbage Soup Diet ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil, lower the temperature and simmer for one hour.  Serve & Enjoy!
 The Cabbage Soup Diet is easy to follow.  You should not remain on the diet for more than 7 days.  To lose weight on the Cabbage Soup Diet:  Eat this fat-free cabbage soup two or three times a day for seven days.  On the first day you can also have fruit (not bananas), on the second day you can have the soup and vegetables (not starchy), on the third day you can have the soup plus fruits and vegetables.  Keep going you’re almost there…on day four you can have the cabbage soup and bananas and skim milk, on day five you may have beef  or baked skinless chicken and tomatoes and of course, the cabbage soup.  Only two more days to go…on day six enjoy beef and vegetables and soup, and finally on day seven you may have brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices, vegetables and cabbage soup.
Always check with your doctor before beginning any diet plan.   Good luck with your journey to lose weight!