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BEET BORSCHT





Can you have beet borscht on the diet?
Hi Laura,
what exactly is beet borscht?
Happy you are here





Hi,
I was sitting here feeling very guilty about a cheat this morning. I typed it into my browser and low and behold this site turned up. Haha I feel ...
coffee on cabbage soup diet





can u drink black coffee?
Hi, yes but please only in limited quantities for best results.
All the best,
Gabriela
Necessity to eat all the cabbage soup diets stuff?





HI there,
Is is absolutely necessary to eat all the cabbage sopup diet stuff? Can i just go on the soup diet JUST eating the soup (as much as i want)...
Still not losing weight with the cabbage soup diet





My sister, my husband and I are on day 4 of this diet. We haven't varied anything or cheated...and he lost 4 lbs.
My sister and I have lost nothing....
difference between Day 5 and Day 6





If you're allowed as many vegetables as you want on any day with vegetables (including day 5 - meat and tomato day) and you're allowed as many tomatoes ...
Day 5 on CSD, havent lost any pounds yet!





I am going to start day 5 on the cabbage soup diet but I havent lost any pounds yet. Is this normal? When should I weigh myself?
Anna.
Hi Anna,...
cinnamon in coffee





I love my coffee but having trouble having it black, is there anything I can put in there, such as cinnammon? Any recommendations?
Thank you!
-Michele ...
Baked Potato





Hi there,
Is it possible to substitute a sweet potato for the baked potato on day 2?
Yes, although the sweet potato is only distantly related to ...
why bananas are prohibited on the first day?





Why is it that bananas are prohibited on the first day of the cabbage soup diet but not the 4th day? I got started on the diet but didn't realize that ...
cabbage soup diet tips





I am on my 2nd day of cabbage soup diet plan and found not very bad. I wanted to ask does this really work as till 2 days i haven't lost anything at all ...
Cabbage Soup Diet Cheats





Cheats I have seen - Are they really OK and are there others?
I have seen versions of this diet which say you can add 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour ...
Brown Rice Day





How much brown rice can I have on the 7th day?
What other kind of rice can I have instead?
You can have an unlimited quantity of brown rice on day ...
Cabbage Soup Diet Substitutes





In the following you find several cabbage soup diet substitues questions from unknown and our answer below.
- What kinds of substitutes can you ...
Tomato allergy and cabbage soup diet





I'm allergic to tomatoes. What would you suggest as a replacement? I want to make sure I don't compromise the diet.
For the cabbage soup recipe ...
Banana Substitute





I can not eat bananas. Just the smell of them make me sick. What can I eat in the place of bananas? For the the banana day 4 of the cabbage soup diet ...
freeze cabbage soup




Can you freeze the soup that way I can make a weeks worth at once.
Hi Lis,
Yes you can freeze cabbage soup! Here are the directions for freezing ...
Fruit Days



On the Fruit Days is it okay to use canned or jared fruits if you first rinse all the juice off with cold water in a strainer? No! They usually contain ...
banana and milk day without milk?


On day 4 banana and skimmed milk- I do not like any form of milk or milk drink. What can I substitute
Hi Chalky,
try it with fat free or low fat ...
the cabbage diet for longer than a week
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can you go on the cabbage diet for longer than a week
Hi Clare,
there a several opinions on that. I don't recommend doing this, because it is important ...
vegetarian and allergic to milk and bananas
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hi i am a complete vegetarian,so pls suggest me any substitute for day 5 ,6?
what can i use instead of bananas ?
can i use coconut milk and coconut ...
Results in this 7 day cabbage soup diet?
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What are the results in this 7 day cabbage soup diet?
Hi Krisitna,
with the cabbage soup diet you can lose up to 10 pounds within a week. What ...
Tofu And Squash on the cabbage soup diet
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Just wondering if you can eat tofu or squash while on the cabbage soup diet?
Hi Joanne,
Squash is a great vegetable you can use for delicious squash ...
allergy to onions & garlic is there a substitute
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Allergic to onions and garlic. Is there a substitute?
Hi,
what about leek?
If leek is tolerable for you then take it as substitution for onions ...
Exercising on the 7 day diet
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Should you do exercises even if you feel lightheaded? Or is it wise just to stick to walking?
Hi Londeka,
the lack in carbohydrates might make you ...
Non Fat Milk in my Coffee?
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Hello and thank you for your time. I understand I am not allowed sugar in my coffee, but is it okay to add non-fat milk? It is hard to imagine drinking ...
cabbage soup diet day 5 confusion
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OK save this marriage :) My husband and I are disagreeing on days 5 & 6. He says directions say on day 5 eat meat and ONLY tomatoes as your veggy... plus ...
olive oil instead of black olives
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Can you eat black olives on the diet?
Hi Laura,
we don't recommend black olives - as they have a high fat content. Did you know that unlike many ...
stomach aches on cabbage soup diet
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I started the CSD today along with my husband. I've been getting bad stomach aches (am sure it's from the cabbage)... am I alone? Help! :)
Dear ...
Vegan substitutions for the cabbage soup diet
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I do not eat meat or dairy. What can you substitute for the milk and meat?
Hi Vicky,
you may try soy milk instead of dairy and as meat substitute ...
Caffeine
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I had a migraine today, and I'm on day 5. I needed as much caffeine as possible, so I drank a mountain dew, is this going to set me back really bad, or ...
artificial sweetner not recommended
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Can you use artificial sweetner in tea and coffee on the Cabbage Soup diet?
Hi,
we dont recomend them, they will make you very hungry,
all the ...
premade diet green tea
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Can I have the premade Diet Green Tea from the grocery store? If so, can i have it daily?
Hi! I dont know the ingredients of your green tea, if it ...
Slimfast
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What slimfast do I drink for the protein shake? There are a couple different kinds, not flavors, but kinds. So which one should I buy?
Hi Rebecca,...
Can I have ground turkey on cabbage soup diet?
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Can I have ground turkey on meat day? If so, can I mix beef and ground turkey in the same day?
Hi,
yes you can.
Allowed to drink water?
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Hi! I'm on my third day and I lost 5 lbs already but I was wondering. Is this allowed to drink water on the 2nd day to 7th day of diet?? As I'd been drinking ...
Cabbage Soup
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I don't know how to prepare Cabbage Soup?
Hi,
no problem! Find here an original cabbage soup recipe:
cabbage soup diet recipe .
All the best,...
Day 5- sun dried tomatoes
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On day 5, can we have sun dried tomatoes as well as fresh tomatoes? Thanks
Hi Carly,
this depends on the ingredients of the sun dried tomatoes. If ...
tomato juice instead of tomatoes
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Can you substitute tomato juice for tomatoes?
No! But you can have other vegetables instead of tomatoes on day 5 of the cabbage soup diet.
...
cabbage soup diet drinks
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I am wondering about drinks. diet sodas? non- caffeine sodas? Low calorie fusion waters?
Hi Amy,
the best drinks on the cabbage soup diet are (mineral)...
what kind or breakfast can we eat with the cabbage soup diet?
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Hello
I want to know what kind of breakfast we can take with the cabbage soup diet?
Hi Aisha,
the breakfast on the cabbage soup diet depends on ...
coconut oil for cabbage soup diet not recommended
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can you take coconut oil on the cabbage soup diet
We recommend to take olive oil instead of coconut oil for the cabbage soup diet. Here is why:
There ...
Honey on cabbage soup diet
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Can I have honey while im on the soup diet or dried fruits?
Dear Chantelle,
no Honey is allowed while on cabbage soup diet.
The same is true for ...
how to cook tofu and quorn for vegetarian cabbage soup diet
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hey im vegetarian, you have suggested eating tofu or quorn for meat and fish substitutes
Do you have any recipes for the above two substitues as I'...
how much WATER on cabbage soup diet
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I've read that I need to drink 8 to 10 big glasses of water on certain days. How big in ounces is big?
Thanks again,
Jeanne
Hi Jeanne,
here is ...
condiments on cabbage soup diet
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Are condiments allowed on the cabbage soup diet? Such as olives pickles pickled beets and peppers. I stay away from sugar and I noticed that some of these ...
Stevia on cabbage soup diet
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Can Stevia be used to sweeten tea or
cranberry juice? Also what seasonings can be used on veggies and soup?
Hi Jeanne,
ok, here is our opinion ...
Cabbage Substitute
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Can I eat just the vegetable portion of the soup and eat both tomato & cabbage seperate or does it have to be cooked in the soup?
Also, are there ...
Veggie Days
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What about benas on the vegetable days? Are they allowed? They are fairly low cal and a good source of protein.
Hi Jen,
Beans, Pulses and other legumes ...
Cabbage Soup - Stuff yourself
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The Cabbage receipe says to STUFF yourself alot. Does this really mean stuff yourself or does it mean eat until you are full and eat again when you are ...
tea with skim milk during the cabbage soup diet
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can i have tea during this diet and how much should i take with skim milk?
Hi Lv,
herbal or green tea is allowed in unlimited quantities. If you ...
crystal light
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Can i have crystal light while on the cabbage soup diet, in addition to my regular several glasses of water? it is artifically sweetened, so I wasn't ...
Eating piece of bread during third day
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I ate piece of bread in 3rd day of CSD.
Do I have to go back to the first day?
And I am wondering that I also ate pistachio..
Can the cabbage soup ...
have only lost a pound or two
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I have done the cabbage soup diet for years and usually loose the weight. I'm on day 7 and have only lost a pound or two. I don't get it!
I eat avocado ...
I forgot to eat my potatoe on the 2nd day!!
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Can i eat it on the 3rd day???
I would also like to know if adding salt to my soup and vegies was bad:(
please HELP!!
thanks
I have irritable colon
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I have irritable colon and the soup is not suitable for me what should I do
Hi,
we regret, but we are not allowed to give you here any medical consultation,...
coconut oil
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A dietician advised me to take 3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil everyday for a month and I would lose weight. I just started the cabbage soup diet ...
meat substitute
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for 5th and 6th day plan is there any substitute for fish and meat. I am pure vegetarian. Hi Neeru, instead of fish/meat you may have tofu (soy ...
sparkling water
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Can I drink sparkling water on the cabbage soup diet?
Hi Rachel,
yes of course you may drink sparkling water while doing the cabbage soup diet. Drinking ...
breastfeading and cabbage soup diet
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Is it harmful to do this diet while breastfeeding?
Hi Megan,
please don't do this! The cabbage soup diet should NOT be done while breastfeading. You ...
different cabbage soup diet plans
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I'm confused can you take protein shakes every day and skimmed milk and yoghurt every day, I checked out the old version and was all set but now I've ...
oatmeal
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Instead of a protein shake, could I have oatmeal instead? If not, what kind of protien shake do you recommend.
Terry
Hi Terry,
we don't recommend ...
grits
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I know we are supposed to avoid corn, but would a small bowl of grits really hurt that much?
Hi,
I don't recommend grits for the cabbage soup diet ...
yoghurt
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the fruit gave me some reflux, can i have plain yoghurt to counter-act this? is honey allowed in black tea?
Hi,
We regret but we are not allowed ...
bread
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HI, please tell me can I eat a slice of bran bread with cabbage soup dite
Hi Sam,
no bread at all is allowed on the 7 day cabbage soup diet!
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Salad on day 5
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I seem to be doing quite well on the diet and am approaching my 5th day. My question: What can I put on my salad that day? Or, am I supposed to eat ...
Day 4- May I drink diet lipton green tea
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Hi,
I'm on day 4..was wondering if I could drink lipton diet green tea at anytime the rest of the diet?
Thanks!
I don't know the ingredients ...
Day 4- Any other fruit you could eat besides banana's?
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Today I already made my banana and milk shake twice, I realized that I was supposed to peel the banana's before I froze them..oops..
Is there any other ...
glass of wine
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Can you have at least one glass of wine..one day?
I have a dinner to go to on Friday..thanks!
No! Stick to water or shift your 7 day cabbage ...
3rd day
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Today is my 3rd day..I found that I had to make another pot of soup, I accidentally used a different type of cabbage, savoy cabbage..? Is that ok to use?...
tuna
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Hi can I have tuna in can for day 5 instead of beef. Thanks.Ghaz
Hi Ghaz,
yes you may have tuna fish in can on day five or day six of the cabbage ...
I don't eat meat, bananas or milk what should i do?
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I don't eat meat, bananas or milk what should i do? Hi Priscilla,
find here a banana substitute .
For milk you may try soy milk. Instead of meat ...
how many pounds
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How many pounds am I going to lose if I follow this diet?
cabbage soup diet and olive oil
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When cooking the veggies can you use any oils, or should all veggies be steamed. Also, when eating raw veggies can you have oil and vinegar or no dressings ...
sweet potatoe
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Can you have sweet potatoe on the veggie days? No! The only allowed potatoe is on second day - in the evening as baked potato with butter.
Bananas
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Is there anything that can be used instead of bananas? I'm allergic to them.
Hi Lynn,
you may try it with papayas but it could happen, that you are ...
fried banana on day 4
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I have started day 4 and hope to be seeing results soon.On this day, is it okay to fry the banana's with some cooking spray.
Is coffee okay with 1 equal ...
change meat days
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I am on day 3 of the diet and have stuck rigorously to the rules. I have enjoyed the soup but am really craving a change and have begun to fantasise over ...
I need to print the page on the 7 day diet
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Please help, i can not print on a complete page the 7 day diet
Hi Emily,
you are right. This is my fault!
I guess you mean the convenient cabbage ...
Not feeling well
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This is the third time I've done the CSD. It's been about 10 weeks since my last go. This time I am feeling really tired and down. A few weeks ago, I ...
sweet potatoes
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Can you eat sweet potatoes?
Hi Lee,
you may have a big sweet potato or three small sweet potatoes only on day two of the cabbage soup diet. Eat ...
I can't drink milk or soy milk
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What should I do I can't tolerate the milk substitutes or soy milk what should i do?
Hi Phila,
If you can tolerate protein powder, then check out ...
cant believe its butter spray
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Can you use zero calorie sweetner with the bananas and milk and zero calorie vanilla flavoring and can you use zero calorie "cant believe its butter" spray ...
Day 7 can we eat fruit?
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On day 7, can we eat fruits instead of unsweetened fruit juice? Thanks.
Hi Siew Jing,
No! On Day 7 besides cabbage soup and rice only vegetables and ...
canned tomatoes
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Thank you for this great site!
Just a quick note to tell you that there are two sizes of canned tomatoes, which are about 1 and 2 lbs each. Would you ...
cabbage soup with broccoli
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Do i have to stick to the exact soup recepies, or can i add vegetables for variation?
And am i allowed to leave out ingredience in the soup, for example ...
Soup tastes MUCH better if celery is cooked separately
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After making my first pot of soup, I realized the heavy smell and disagreeable taste was not from the cabbage, but from all that celery. So for the second ...
Parsnips
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Is it okay to have Parsnips on the vegetable days?
Yes you may have parsnips, in Germany we call them "Pastinaken" on the vegetable days.
For those ...
exercising
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Hi, thanks alot for your diet suggestions that include the protein that is crucial. I have a question, how often and for which duration should one do ...
Soy Sauce
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Can I use soy sauce for veggies and to marinate the beef on the beef day?
How about mustard to marinate?
Yes you may use soy sauce for your veggies ...
Cranberry Juice
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The diet states that we may have cranberry juice when describing day one.. are we allowed cranberry juice every day? Yes, Cranberry Juice (without sugar)...
Can I eat Fish Instead?
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I dont eat Beef,Pork,or Chicken, i only eat fish.
can i eat fish instead? Yes, you may eat fish instead.
Vegan cabbage soup diet
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I am vegan...What do I do for the days I have to eat meat?
For the days with meat you may choose tofu (bean curd) instead. And for the added protein ...
Can I eat fruit as snacks in between meals on the cabbage soup diet?
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During the 7 day cabbage soup diet
can I eat fruit as a snack?
Hi Jennifer,
you may eat fruits as a snack on the specified fruit days day 1 and ...
Guacamole and Cabbage Soup Diet
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Can you eat Guacamole as a vegatable or fruit while on the cabbage soup diet?
Guacamole is a dip based on Avocados which are valued for its high ...
spaghetti squash
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I am on day 2 of my first cabbage diet. I am thinking of having spaghetti squash for lunch, but it is a starchy vegetable. Do you think I should avoid ...
Skim milk versus whole milk
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In ukraine, the milk are sold acoording to the % of fat, the least is 0.5%, continue by 1.5% and 2.5% and 3.2%. Which one should i take?
Hi Siew, Good ...
pumpkin and cabbage soup diet
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Can pumpkin be eaten on the 2nd day of CSD since it's stated that we can't eat it on 3rd day.
Pumpkin is botanically seen as a fruit , it is however ...
Edamame
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On my vegetable day can I eat Edamame lightly salted?
No! Edamame is similar to beans, pulses and pies a legume and not allowed for the cabbage soup ...
No weight loss
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I've started the cabbage soup diet on Monday and it is now Thursday. I haven't lost any weight yet or if I did, the most i lost was 1 lbs which is so ...
Beef Days
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What kind of beef can I eat on the beef days, can I have hamburger or corned beef?
The days 5 and 6 are usually called the beef days.
Allowed are ...
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