Cabbage Soup Diets FAQ

Can you eat dried fruit on the cabbage soup diet? 
I'm going on to Day 4 and I hate bananas and milk :( I saw somewhere that you could eat bran flakes (for carbohydrates) with skim milk, yes? I also found ...

Disappointed - no weight lost 
I'm 16 and I am on day 7 of the diet. I weighed myself this morning and I weigh nearly exactly what I did at the beginning of the week (144 pounds). I ...

what do we eat for breakfast 
I am a student I kinda have to eat breakfast so I was just wondering what do you suggest for break fast?

Dear Cici,

for breakfast you can have ...

switching day 6 and 7 
can i switch day six and day seven

It is not recommended. But if you switch day six and seven you will still see an impressive weight loss after 7 ...

specific cabbage soup diet questions 
Hi, I have a few questions...

Can I alter the soup - I hate celery, can I leave it out of the soup? I also prefer my veges crunchy so I don't want ...

Pressure cooker soup 
Today is my first day.

I pressure cooked cabbage,carrots,spring onion,ginger,garlic,salt and pepper for abour 8-10 mins.

Just wanted to know if ...

No consistent weight loss with cabbage soup diet 
Hello Gabriela,
I am on day 4 of the diet. the first day I lost 2 pounds on the diet and I just checked my weight and there is no weight loss. I had ...

I did it for 7 days and lost 8 pounds 
I lost 8 pounds. I am kind of afraid to eat now I do not want to gain the weight back. It did kill my appetite which is good.
I was tired, needed more ...

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All the best,
Gabriela

more cabbage soup diet questions 
on day 1, can you eat as many fruits as you want?
on day 5 and 6 can we eat the chicken and steak whatever way we want?

Hi Darin,
yes, you may ...

Cabbage Soup Diet in high blood pressure 
Can i use this diet plan with mild high blood pressure. Moreover, light physical activity like swimming will work with it or not.

Hi Vicky,
I regret ...

olive oil on cabbage soup diet 
On my instructions it doesn't say how to cook the veges. Can I use olive oil? Also, what is this about protein shakes, are they allowed and what kind?...

is honey allowed on the cabbage soup diet 
Could you have honey with your tea?

Hi Lisa,
no honey is allowed on the cabbage soup diet.
Honey influences your insuline level in a way that may ...

cabbage soup diets question 
I would like to know, do you have to eat the cabbage soup as well with the fruits and vegetables?

Hi Rene,
I'm not sure if I understood your question....

First timer on the cabbage soup diet 
Hallo, I have been on the 7 day lemon detox diet and found it did nothing but make me miss foood soooooooo much i lost a kg thats it.

Can i now go ...

I am not sure what are acceptable drinks for the cabbage soup diet 
I noticed the only drinks allowed are tea, water and one cup of milk on most days. I was wondering if diet soda like ginger ale, no caffeine, would be ...

cabbage soup diet breakfast 
What do you eat for breakfast?

It depends on the cabbage soup diet day.
On day 1: fruits,
on day 2: vegetables,
on day 3: fruits and vegetables,...

Addicted to Diet Coke 
I am addicted to diet coke, is this allowed on the diet?

Hi!
No, diet coke is not allowed on the cabbage soup diet - it might cause high hunger pains!...

cabbage salad instead of cabbage soup 
hi, can i replace the soup with salad (the same ingrediants but without boiling)?

Similar question:
I am not good with soups, it's a texture thing....

How Much 
How Much soup does the recipes make? I"m goindg to buy grocries and it would be good to know (haha)

Teresa
-Thank you!

Hi Teresa,
The soup recipes ...

Are figs alloweded? 
On fruit days can I eat figs (fresh) or are they not alloweded like bannanas because they are too sweet?

Yes, you may eat fresh figs on fruit days ...

Can you smoke while on cabbage soup diet? 
I'm planning to smoke a bit on my 5 day on the cabbage soup diet. I was just wondering will it affect my diet in any way?

Hi Mark,
is this a joke?...

Chewing gum  
Is it ok to chew gum while on the cabbage soup diet? Hi Bianca,
chew gum (even sugar-free) will increase your hunger and make it harder to stick to ...

ANYONE WANT TO START TOMORROW?  
HI! I'm looking for a partner to start the diet at the same time. We can keep each other on track via email. If anyone's interested let me know, I"m ...

nibbling allowed? 
I've been cheating a bit, nibbling (talking one or two bites a day) of dinner. I just can't resist, I've been eating about 2-3 bowls of soup a day with ...

What if you drink (soup) more than your usual calorie intake per day 
If your daily calorie intake is about 1800/a day and you drink your cabbage soup and the additional "allowed food" up to that amount, doesn't it void ...

pureed cabbage soup 
I am confused. Should I eat all the cabbage and vegetables in the soup or just the liquid part of the cabbage soup? Thanks!

Of course you should ...

Lactose Intolerance 
I'm lactose intolerant so I can't drink milk, can I use fat free or low fat soymilk instead?
This is a medical question which requires a specialist'...

Cabbage Soup Diet Pill 
Can I take a cabbage soup diet pill instead of eating the
cabbbage soup ?

We don't recommend it - without the soup you will be very, very hungry....

drinking coffee while on the cabbage soup diet 
drinking coffee while on the cabbage soup diet - some thoughts

alcohol on cabbage soup diets 
why alcohol on cabbage soup diets is not allowed

Gain Weight on the cabbage soup diet 
Can anyone "gain" weight on the cabbage soup diet? Everyone’s body reacts different. Some people don’t see any weight loss until the last day of the ...

is cabbage toxic to thyroid? 
I would like to know if cabbage can be toxic to our thyroid since cabbage is a part of brassica family, and it can inhibit thyroid function, since it ...

grilled chicken 
Can you have meat like grilled chicken on this diet?

Yes, you may have grilled chicken on day 5 and 6 of the cabbage soup diet. But you have to remove ...

Low Fat Dressing Recipes 
On the vegetable eating days, can you have dressing on a salad?
You may have 1 tablespoon non fat dressing on your salad or vegetables on your days ...

cabbage soup diets with cottage cheese 
cabbage soup diets with cottage cheese are possible but please watch your sodium intake

SKIMMED MILK on each day of the cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hi, I am about to start the diet, DAY1, and was wondering if I can have a glass of skimmed milk a day, because this is something I really do not want ...

NEW: Kindle Version of the Cabbage Soup Diet 2.0 Guide  Not rated yet
Hi all,
this is for all "Kindle" fans. I wanted to let you know that I've just published my Ultimate Guide to your Successful Cabbage Soup Diet 2.0 as ...

Is it ok to continue the soup diet after it is broken?  Not rated yet
I broke the diet in day 2 for a birthday party, but, I could manage not to overeat.
I'd like to know if I can continue my Day 3 diet after I broke it....

Omitting the fruit and veggies on the Cabbage Soup Diet  Not rated yet
If you eat only Cabbage Soup, ie not the allowed fruit/vegetables/ beef etc, will you lose more weight? Would the Cabbage Soup Diet still work under those ...

Instead of beef can I eat chicken?  Not rated yet
Hey, I'm going to start my diet from tomorrow. I never ate any kind of beef till now. Well I want to ask if I can eat chicken instead of beef ? Is that ...

not using day 4  Not rated yet
I am on my day four but i don't want to eat the bananas and the skim milk because it is pure carbs, is it okay if i just skip this day and go straight ...

Oil on your vegetables  Not rated yet
Hi, I am on Day 2 and was wondering if sunflower oil, salt and pepper is allowed on some turnip and then to roast it in the oven?
Thanks

Hi Sarah,...

egg whites on day 2  Not rated yet
Can i have egg whites on day 2 as i dont like eating vegetables or soup early in the morning and if i skip breakfast then i might end up starving myself ...

Cooked fruit? and also artificial sweetner  Not rated yet
Hi!
I have 2-3 questions, firstly: can I cook an apple on fruit days(?adding only a bit of watre, no sweetner and some cinnamon - no fat/juice/sugar?...

How Many Bowls Should I Eat?  Not rated yet
I started the cabbage soup today. I wasn't sure if there is a minimum number of bowls? I wanted to be sure I am eating enough of it to get the full ...

Sunflower seeds on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
On the Cabbage Soup Diet can I eat sunflower seeds

Dear Gemini,
one teaspoon sunflower seeds per day - while on the cabbage soup diet - is an allowed ...

cabbage soup diet and oatmeal diet  Not rated yet
Can Cabbage soup diet and Oatmeal diet be done at the same time? Am having the soup on a daily basis, but can i have oatmeal as breakfast in the morning?...

Blessed Mom of 4  Not rated yet
Hi. I am on day 3. I was wondering if plain air popped popcorn is okay to eat? I have also seen in other cabbage soup diet plans that they add brown ...

mustard on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hi there, is it ok to add mustard to my cabbage soup while I'm on this diet?

Hi,
please don't add more than 1 teaspoon mustard per day on your cabbage ...

Sugar Free Candy  Not rated yet
Can you eat sugar free hard candy

Hi Diane,
no! Sugar free hard candy will make you incredible hungry and although low in calories it will mess up ...

nat  Not rated yet
on the beef and tomatoe day can i swap the tomatoes and have mushrooms instead?

Hi Natalie,

this swap shouldn't be a problem, but please add some ...

Frozen cabbage and other veg.  Not rated yet
I find fresh veg. very expensive at the moment, can I use only frozen veg in my soup?

Hi Mary,
yes you can use frozen veggies instead of fresh for ...

Can I eat Wheat Bran on day 5?  Not rated yet
I am a vegetarian and I was wondering if I can eat wheat bran on day 5?

Hi Kathy,
no wheat bran is allowed on the cabbage soup diet. Instead of meat ...

Seltzer Water on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hi - I just started the cabbage soup diet today and I know you aren't allowed to drink crystal light or diet sodas because of the artificial sweeteners,...

veggies on day two  Not rated yet
I want to know if you have to eat the veggies by them selfs or it i can put something on them or what the rule is on this?

Dear Joanna,
you may have ...

a little fruit on day 2  Not rated yet
I am on my second day of the diet and accidentally ate some grapes for breakfast. I forgot it was all vegetable day. Did I sabatoge that diet and do ...

salt and oil  Not rated yet
Hi,
I was wondering if its ok that I can use oil in the cabbage soup (1 and half tablespoon)? I would also like to use 1 tablespoon on the veggies on ...

traveling on day 6 and 7  Not rated yet
I unfortunately have to travel outside country on day 6 of the diet and will reach my destination in the evening of day 6. So is it possible to have a ...

other vegetables instead of cabbage  Not rated yet
I would like to know if I would eat other non-starch vegetables and not cabbage, wouldnt I still lose weight?

Hi,
yes, you would still lose weight!...

Is just eating beef or chicken broth on top of the soup okay?  Not rated yet
I had pho on my day three but I did not eat any noodles, just the vegetables and broth. Was that okay?
Thanks
Mandy

Hi Mandy,
veggies and broth ...

Can you eat organic beef jerky on day 5 or 6?  Not rated yet
I'll be at work all day and unable to eat steak. Can I bring along some organic beef jerky and cherry tomatoes to snack on? I can then eat steak for ...

water retention  Not rated yet
Can this diet cause water retention ? I am drinking lots of water as advised, however I have noticed my ankles are swelling up a bit. May not be connected ...

Beef and tomato day  Not rated yet
I don't eat beef and I hate tomatoes. So i will have tofu instead of the beef - can i have carrots, cucumber or anything else.

thanks H

Dear Harry,...

olives???  Not rated yet
Another question. Just wondering if you can eat black and green olives. And would the be considered a fruit or vegetable?

Dear Cindy,
no olives ...

CSD Alterations?  Not rated yet
Is it okay to just have cooked cabbage and tomatoes? And on the meat days add lean hamburger to i? Or are all of the ingredients important? Also if ...

Is my daughter with 13 too young for the cabbage soup diet?  Not rated yet
Today is March 24,2011. My daughter will be 13 on June 7th. Is she too young to do the Cabbage soup diet?

Dear Kathy,
yes, your daughter is absolutely ...

Cabbage Soup Diet And Seltzer Water?  Not rated yet
Is it okay to drink seltzer water while on this diet?

Dear Lisa,
yes it is! One warning: there exist seltzer water brands with a high, above the ...

can i skip a day  Not rated yet
Hi i work in fast food. I was wondering in order to stay on the diet if i could skip day 3 to day 4 and move forward as normal and just add day 3 at the ...

soya milk instead of skim milk  Not rated yet
hi ....can i drink soya milk instead of skim milk in miracle diet....

Dear Delbar,
yes you can have low fat soya milk instead of skim milk in the ...

green onion   Not rated yet
hi ...i could'n find green onion , i wanted to know that can i use just onion or not???? thanks alot

Dear Delbar,
you can take whatever onion you ...

Cabbage Soup and Giving Blood  Not rated yet
Can you give blood while you are on the cabbage soup diet?

Hi please ask your doctor before giving blood,
we are not allowed to give you here any ...

Cabbage soup  Not rated yet
Is cabbage soup an important food in the 7 days diet? Can i do without it?

Dear Sana,
Cabbage Soup is the most important part of the cabbage soup ...

Plaintains ok on Banana day???  Not rated yet
Is it ok to eat Plaintains on banana day?
Yes, plaintains are an allowed replacement for bananas.

Grilled Tomatoes on day 5  Not rated yet
Hi,

Can I grill the tomatoes on days 5 &6? Cant stand cold raw tomatoes.

Dear Vimbai,
yes of course you may grill, cook or bake the tomatoes. Just ...

mixed up my cabbage soup diet days  Not rated yet
I inadvertently followed the day four plan on day three. I have eaten 4 bananas. Can that count as fruit for today? Then I can add veggies, and more ...

What if I eat popcorn?  Not rated yet
On day 3: If i decided to have some popcorn at the movies tonight, could i just work out extra hard tomorrow and still be ok? If not, is there any other ...

water weight gain?  Not rated yet
hi.
I'm on day 3 of cabbage soup diet and I've gained a few pounds could it be that I didn't follow recipe exact? I just used the vegetables and stock ...

Specifics on meat and drinks  Not rated yet
Hi-

On your beef day can you eat any type of meat (such as sausage, pork chops, meat loaf).

Also for drinks can you have diet soda?

Thanks!

Hi,...

Popcorn!  Not rated yet
Hi
I'm on Day 4 of the diet.
Am i allowed to eat popcorn?

Hi Sim,
I regret but neither "corn" nor "popcorn" is allowed on the cabbage soup diet....

substituting something for the mushrooms??  Not rated yet
hi just wondering is it ok to make the soup without the mushrooms or put something in instead?

Dear Sarah,
yes of course! There exist plenty of cabbage ...

Can i have fat free powdered creamer in coffee during diet?  Not rated yet
Can i have fat free powdered creamer in coffee during diet?

Dear Stephanie,
if the ingredients of the powdered creamer are artificial I would not ...

I think I cheated with Sushi  Not rated yet
Today is my 5th day on the diet so its beef and tomato day for me! I cheated by eating sushi but nothing else, should I continue?

Hi Alexis,
if ...

balsamic vinegar on vegetables  Not rated yet
Can I use balsamic vinegar on my vegetables?

Dear JJ,
1 tablespoon of (balsamic) vinegar per day is an allowed cheat on the cabbage soup diet. You ...

2nd time around   Not rated yet
If you do the 7 day diet and by then totally sick of the cabbage soup after waiting a week could you do this diet without using the Cabbage soup at all?...

can i continue cabbage soup diet with a gap of one week?  Not rated yet
Can i continue cabbage soup diet with one week gap in between?

Dear Miss Shareef,

No! This is not a healthy approach. Please wait several weeks ...

do we absolutely have to eat the beef  Not rated yet
Hi my name is Kevin and i'm on day 2 and wanted to know do we absolutely have to eat the beef and tomato's or the banana seeing how i do not like tomato'...

paneer on days 5 -6?   Not rated yet
Is it ok to have paneer instead of tofu for vegetarians on days 5 to 6?

Hi,
Paneer is a fresh indian cheese - similar to curd cheese (ricotta) made ...

meat free corn chicken  Not rated yet
hi,
instead od the chicken would it be ok to have meat free corn chicken instead?

Hi Maryam,

meat free corn chicken is usually made of corn, tofu,...

cabbage soup diets without meat  Not rated yet
cabbage soup diets without meat are also suitable for vegetarians. Check here how you can substitute meat.

Examples of cooked vegetables  Not rated yet
Can u give us an example of vegetables that can be cooked and eaten on Day 2. Can we eat the vegetables like cauliflower, bottlegourd etc. which are low ...

Oatmeal instead of protein or bran  Not rated yet
Can I have oatmeal as the cheat instead of protein shake or bran flakes?

Hi,
Oatmeal is highly nutritious. One cup of oatmeal (80 g) generates approximately ...

Quinoa  Not rated yet
My girlfriend is a protein "type", and needed a little more protein than was called for in this diet. She added a 1/2 cup of high protein quinoa to the ...

Can I eat plain popcorn on the cabbage soup diet?  Not rated yet
Can I eat plain popcorn on the cabbage soup diet? I just want something crunchy. Not Bran Flakes.

Dear Michael,

the answer is NO!

add other ingredients to the brown rice  Not rated yet
Can you add other ingredients to the brown rice

Dear Carol,

yes of course you can. For example vegetables!
You may even prepare a mushroom risotto ...

Beef and Tomatoe (Day 5 and 6); After the diet  Not rated yet
Hello,

I had a couple of questions.Today makes day 4 of my cabbage soup diet and as of this morning i haves lost 3lbs. I am not sure if this is on ...

quantity of a bowl of cabbage soup  Not rated yet
Hello,

This is day two of my cabbage soup diet and it tastes great!! However, reading the board i was unaware i was suppose to eat 3 or 4 bowls a day....

Snacks on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hello, please can you tell me what snacks i am allowed in between the cabbage diet. Today is my first day i had soup in the morning and i am starving ...

Dasheens or Taro  Not rated yet
I had a vegetable called Dasheen on my second day of the cabbage soup diet. I've heard that its a starchy vegetable. Do I have to start the diet over,...

Cheating for a meal on banana / milk day  Not rated yet
I just started the diet this morning & got a call about last minute planning for a family birthday. It includes lunch out at a restaurant. If I have ...

switching days 6 and 7  Not rated yet
I was just wondering if it was okay to switch days 6 and 7? If I do, will it affect my weight loss? If it's not okay to switch the days, how come? Thanks!...

is spicy soup ok?  Not rated yet
Ok so it says I can put in whatever I want for spices does this mean I can make the soup spicy?

Dear Nicole,
yes you can make the soup spicy if ...

how much cabbage soup?  Not rated yet
I'm stating my 2nd day, yesterday I had 4 bowls of
Soup, is that enough?

Hi,
4 bowls of cabbage soup per day is great! If you could stick to this ...

What if I ran out of cabbage soup?  Not rated yet
So it's 12:18AM and I don't have any soup ready for tomorrow. I have to work all day and I won't be getting home until after 7PM. I'm gonna be on Day ...

milk related questions   Not rated yet
find here some milk related questions regarding the cabbage soup diet

alergic to milk, bananas and tomatoes  Not rated yet
I am allergic to milk, bananas and tomatoes. What can I substitute for these items?

Hi Kimmy,
here are my substitute suggestions for your cabbage ...

Cabbage Soup Diet modifications question  Not rated yet
Hi,

I just completed day one of the diet. It was great. I love cabbage so the soup was really yummy and I love fruit, so that was fine too! I'm so glad ...

difference of cabbage soup from other types of vegetable soups  Not rated yet
Is cabbage soup different from other vegetable soups in reducing weight. What's so special about it? How often to eat it per day and is there any amount ...

cabbage soup and 100% whole wheat crackers   Not rated yet
can you eat 100% whole wheat crackers along with soup?

No!

Vegetables and Fruit on Cabbage Soup Diet Days 4-7  Not rated yet
1. Can we eat vegetables or other fruit besides bananas on day 4?
2. Can we eat fruit or other vegetables besides tomatoes on day 5?
3. On Day 6, are ...

chew gum while on the cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
can you chew gum while on the cabbage soup diet?
Dear Stephanie,

while this is not a recommended cheat it is neither a big NOGO!

For best ...

cabbage soup diets comment updates  Not rated yet
I mistakenly removed my email from your site. Where can I click to get up dates on comments from you.

Hi,
usually you are asked after submission ...

Switched Day 2 for 3 by Mistake  Not rated yet
I accidently started eating a mixture of veg. and fruit on the second day instead of the third day.
Can I just switch these two days or do I have to ...

cabbage soup diet w/o cabbage soup  Not rated yet
Hi,

I was too lazy, and admittedly scared, to make the cabbage soup, because im a horrible cook, and i decided to try the diet without the actual cabbage ...

cabbage soup diets without cabbage soup  Not rated yet
hi,
im new to this forum, and so far im loving it. thanks for all the lovely advise, it is very helpful. i have done the diet several times before and ...

cabbage soup diet and smoking  Not rated yet
what is the negative efects if you smoke on the cabbage soup diet will it change the result

Dear Gary,
don't worry - the impressive weight loss effects ...

corn flour  Not rated yet
can we use corn flour and egg white on meat day

Corn flour - No!
Egg White only if you are a vegetarian instaed of meat.

Drinks with honey  Not rated yet
Hi,
Today is my first day on the diet and I'm wondering if I can sweeten the tea with honey or sugar sub like equal?

Dear Lauren,
please don't do ...

Whole wheat bread  Not rated yet
Hi, I wanted to know if i can have whole wheat pita bread instead of brown rice on day 7?


NO!

which veggies can u eat on day 6?  Not rated yet
omg i've lasted till day 6 (:
however i wanted to know which veggies i am allowed to eat today?

Congratulation - you are almost done!
On day 6 you ...

how much soup?  Not rated yet
I'm confused about what to eat when i'm hungry. Is it better to eat the recommended foods or to eat the cabbage soup?

Dear Jessica,
this is up ...

Substitue for Mushrooms  Not rated yet
Is there any substitute for the mushrooms in the cabbage soup or is it optional?

Dear Kimberly,
mushrooms in the cabbage soup are optional.

All ...

Beef and Tomato day  Not rated yet
Hi,
It mentions on the Beef and tomato day that for breakfast you can have the protein shake from day one. Does that mean I can have fruit on that day ...

using diet sweet with drinks  Not rated yet
may I use diet sweet(low calories) with tea and nescafe???

Dear Hend,
we don't recommend diet sweets as the artificial sweeteners will make you very ...

Lost Only 2 kgs :(  Not rated yet
I am feeling extremely unhappy and disappointed, I lost only 2 kgs :( This is my 8th day... I did consume 1 liter of cabbage soup on the first 4 days ...

How many bowls of cabbage soup?  Not rated yet
How many bowls of soup should I drink each day?

Hi Grace,
it would be perfect if you could eat several bowls - 1 litre of cabbage soup - per day....

Cabbage  Not rated yet
Is there something i can substitue the cabbage for? I have a total dislike of cabbage and would be willing to put in anything else but cabbage.

Dear ...

Tea with honey  Not rated yet
Hi,
I'm starting the Cabbage soup diet next week for the first time.
My question is, can I use honey to sweeten my tea? I have to have my tea at least ...

home made salsa  Not rated yet
Is home made salsa ok?

Hi,
it depends on the ingredients....

Pear Shaped Body  Not rated yet
Hi,

My Body shape is Pear shaped, just wanted to know with this Cabbage soup diet will I lose my fat around my hips, butt and thighs ?

This is ...

Eating sugar free on the cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Can you eat sugar free puddings or candy on the cabbage soup diet? What about sugar free cool whip on the skim and banana day?

Hi Kat,
I don't recommend ...

raw cabbage instead of cabbage soup?  Not rated yet
may we eat raw cabbage instead of cabbage soup, while on a cabbage soup diet?

Dear Mariam,

No! You can eat raw cabbage in addition to the cabbage ...

Cabbage Juice on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
cabbage juice can be drunken in addition to the cabbage soup

CHEATING  Not rated yet
if you cheat on the third night should i still continue?

Dear John,
this really depends on the kind of food you have eaten on the third night. If ...

Alternative cabbage soup recipe with olive oil  Not rated yet
I am concerned about the fat and protein in the soup recipe for people who do not like tomatoes, "Viva Italia." Does it change the composition of the ...

changing the cabbage soup  Not rated yet
is it possible that uyou can change the soup slightly to maybe leek and potato with cabbage and if so would you still lose as much weight

Hi Janine,...

Really need energy  Not rated yet
I am in my second day on the diet and have only eaten soup and vegetables all day. I don't eat a lot anyway and started the day with a sandwich bag of ...

cheeseeater  Not rated yet
Is this really worth it? Is it just a detox? Is it more than just a Detox plan? Basically, I'm only on day 2 - and wondering if it is really worth sticking ...

switch days around  Not rated yet
When on cabbage soup diet, can you switch days around, like days 4 and 5?

Dear Debbie,
it is not advisable to switch days around on
the cabbage ...

Allowed other foods?  Not rated yet
Hi,
I'm Alias and I just start this diet and I actually have two Questions. My first questions is i like to eat cereal am i allowed to do so? and for ...

no salt crackers  Not rated yet
hi,

is eating cracker allowed?
Maybe five or less cracker a day?

Please advise.

Dear Moni,

I regret - as the name indicates, salt crackers ...

Artificial sweeteners on the cabbage spoup deit  Not rated yet
I've seen the previous posts about artificial sweeteners and diet sodas are not recommended due to it producing high hunger sensations. But my question ...

no dried fruits on cabbage soup diets  
no dried fruits on cabbage soup diets allowed. Read here why

Olives on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Are olives or pickles allowed on any of the days??

Hi Jessica,
olives have a too high fat content, we don't allow them on the cabbage soup diet. Pickles ...

SUGAR-FREE GUM on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
CAN YOU CHEW "EXTRA" BRAND SUGARFREE GUM ON THIS CABBAGE SOUP DIET?

No! The reason: sugarfree gum will make you very hungry and this fact makes it hard ...

liquidise the cabbage soup  Not rated yet
can you liquidise the cabbage soup and drink it to have the same effect as the chunky soup?

Hi Naidoo,
yes you can liquidise the cabbage soup.

All ...

Drinks allowed while on the diet  Not rated yet
I am confused as to what I am allowed to drink on the various days of the diet. Such as-can I have fruit juices on the days I can eat only vegetables?...

Is it ok to use cinnamon in tea while on cabbage soup diet?  Not rated yet
I have heard that cinnamon can help speed your metabolism. It certainly seems to motivate me. Can I use cinnamon in my unsweetened tea for an added effect,...

vinaigrette dressing for cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
can I use a bottled vinaigrette dressing on vegtable day or is there a recipe to make one

Hi,
I don't recommend bottled vinaigrette. They contain ...

Can I switch days?   Not rated yet
I wanted to start this diet tomorrow but I was wondering can Day 6 be switched with Day 4 or 5. My boyfriend was taking me out for supper and I think ...

Artificial Sweetener and csd  Not rated yet
Im a heavy coffee drinker but Im trying to cut down to 3 cups a day on this diet. I dont use milk in my coffee but I do use artifical sweetener.

How ...

Switching Day 5 and 6  Not rated yet
Can you follow day 6 eating plan, on day 5, and follow day 5 on the six day?

Hi,
yes, this kind of day switching should not be a problem.

All ...

Weetabix and cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
I've read you can have bran flakes on cabbage soup diet, but the only cereal i like is weetabix, is this allowed and can you have milk with it?

Hi ...

Couple of cabbage soup diet questions...  Not rated yet
1. can you eat raw cabbage with a lemon olive oil and dash salt dressing on any of the days?

2.Is there any specific Fruits that are better for the ...

bucketboy  Not rated yet
Do i have to eat just bananas, skim milk & soup on day 4 or is any other types of fruit or unsweetened juices allowed ? Thanks.

Hi Bucketboy,

you'...

cranberry juice  Not rated yet
is it okay to drink light cranberry cocktail while on this diet? It has 40 calories per 250ml glass.I'm not a huge fan of black teas, coffees or green ...

I don't like to eat tomatoes  Not rated yet
I don't like to eat tomatoes. I can eat them when they are cooked in the soup but as far as plain tomatoes with a bunch of beef, no way. Any substitutes?...

Corn or Popcorn  Not rated yet
Is popcorn or corn allowed on vegetable days?

Hi Monty,
no corn/popcorn is allowed on the cabbage soup diet.

All the best,
Gabriela

can't eat bananas or drink milk?  Not rated yet
I can't eat bananas or drink milk due to allergies. do you have a suggestion for a replacement?

Dear Karen,
instead of bananas you may try apricots ...

green tea on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
can i drink green tea on the cabbage soup diet

Hi Zerin,
green tea is an excellent, healthy beverage for the cabbage soup diet week instead of coffee....

Fruits  Not rated yet
Hello,

I was wondering what types of fruits are okay to eat. I live in Florida and we have many fruit tress. Is Kiwi, mango, pineapple, and other tropical ...

Hot Sauce?  Not rated yet
Can we put calorie free hot sauce in each serving of cabbage soup?

It depends on the ingredients, ususally such sauces are high in sodium that can ...

eating plain Cabbage  Not rated yet
If you can not get through eating the soup, can you just eat Cabbage plain in its place?

Hi,
the vegetable soup itself is very important. Not only ...

Is Edamame allowed?  Not rated yet
Is edamame allowed as a vegetable on CSD? Thanks!!

No, Edamame is not allowed on the Cabbage Soup Diet. Find here our explanation as answer to a similar ...

PUMPKIN, SQUASH AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS  Not rated yet
CAN YOU EAT ROASTED SUNFLOWER, SQUASH AND PUMPKIN SEEDS?

This is part of the allowed cheats. You can have either 1 tablespoon olive oil or one tablespoon ...

Not hungry for anything else...  Not rated yet
I'm on the evening of day 2, and I've had 3 big bowls of the soup today (which i made with lots of the suggested veggies) so I haven't been hungry enough ...

chocolate calcium chews  Not rated yet
I take 3 calcium chews per day. Can I take them while on this diet?

Hi,
it depends if the chocolate calcium chews are making you hungry when chewing ...

substitute for bananas on Cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
I do not like bananas, what can I substitute them for?

Hi Tina,
you may try it with pawpaws (papayas) instead. In case you don't get them in your ...

pulses and lentils  Not rated yet
Can I have pulses e.g. lentils on Day 2?

Hi Sharon,
no pulses like lentils or beans are allowed on the 7 day cabbage soup diet week.

All the best,...

Cabbage Soup Diet with Colon Cleanser  Not rated yet
CAN I DO THE CABBAGE SOUP DIET AND TAKE A COLON CLEANSER AT THE SAME TIME?

No!

A couple of cabbage soup diet questions  Not rated yet
My boyfriend and I are trying to follow this diet, but we have a few problems. He is allergic to raw fruit and vegetables except: romaine lettuce, iceberg ...

substitute for onions  Not rated yet
Is there a substitute i can use for the onions and the mushrooms? I tried but those two things I can't stand. Someone please help me!!

Mandy

Hi ...

cabbage soup diet with Tofu  Not rated yet
Hi,

I'm back of the CSD after trying it 2 months ago (I lost 11 lbs but gained 6 back since then) Is tofu allowed any day on the CSD? Are there any ...

cabbage soup diet and IBS?  Not rated yet
I have IBS, cabbage does not react with my system the way it does with other people. As a result I am looking for a substitute for cabbage. What can I ...

casein allergy  Not rated yet
I'm allergic to milk/casin. What can I drink instead?

Some people with casein allergy can use soy milk instead, others are allergic to soy milk too,...

Fell off cabbage soup diet for an evening  Not rated yet
I was invited out to dinner last night (Day 3) and ended up having a chinese and half bottle of wine. Do I have to start all over again - keep going ...

Replacement for cabbage soup  Not rated yet
Is there anything else I can replace the cabbage soup with?

If you don't like cabbage soup you may have instead a clear vegetable soup - using the ...

why avocados are not allowed for the cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
why avocados are not allowed for the cabbage soup diet you'll learn here

Cabbage Juice  Not rated yet
where can I buy cabbage juice

Hi,
cabbage juice you can buy in all usually in health foods or whole foods stores. The better option is to make it ...

Why you should not do the cabbage soup diet longer than 7 days 
Read here why we don't recommend doing the cabbage soup diet longer than 7 days and how often you might repeat it per year

cayenne peppers on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Can I substitute cayenne for the green peppers green peppers make me quite ill
also can i omit the mushrooms without reducing effectiveness

Hi,
yes ...

Oatmeal  Not rated yet
Is Oatmeal allowed? I had oatmeal and splenda on day 7 in the morning. Will it affect the weight I lost? (6 lbs)

Hi Willie,
forget about the oatmeal,...

no split peas on the cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hi,
I've been doing a lot of reading on your wonderful site. Just wanted to know what nutritional/fat value dried split peas is, if I add it to the soup....

GAS on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
This is not the cutest of topics, but I realy want to know. I am starting tomorrow and I am worried about the "natural gas" which I am sure many have ...

grapefruit juice on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hi!
I want to start with the diet ...can I drink grapefruit juice daily for 7 days also as i want to drink with my weight loss programm ...as it also ...

will period hinder my cabbage soup diet weight loss   Not rated yet
Dear Gabriela
I am on day 2 of the cabbage soup diet, unfortunately my period is about to start, will this hinder my weight loss? So scared not to lose ...

Why do I feel confused when on the cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Why do I feel confused when on the cabbage soup diet

Hi Dee,
some people feel light-headed when doing the cabbage soup diet and some also have difficulties ...

cinnamon on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Hi there,
I was just wondering, if you are allowed to use cinnamon while on the cabbage soup diet.
I really want to make apple chips! But most recipes ...

Tabasco on cabbage soup diets  Not rated yet
I am on day three of the cabbage soup diet and just now realized that I have been putting way more tabasco in my bowl of soup than I was supposed to. Have ...

Kimberly  Not rated yet
Hi! My daughter and I are just finishing our third day of the cabbage soup diet. Day five is supposed to be beef and tomatoes. The problem is that my ...

milk substitute for cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
I don't drink milk... I've never liked it, and it doesn't like me much (lactose intolerance). So, on the milk and banana day, I made baked custard with ...

Low Sodium Carbs  Not rated yet
Are Low Sodium Saltines (5 - 6) and or a cup of plain Popcorn OK?

Hi PK,
no! Corn or any kind of crackers are not allowed while on cabbage soup diet....

tortilla chips while on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
can i drink coffee while on the cabbage diet or what about tortilla chips?

Coffee is allowed but not recommended while on cabbage soup diet. Tortilla ...

On cabbage soup diet day 2  Not rated yet
Can you have peanuts on the diet? I'm dying here without them!

No, you can't have any peanuts or other nuts while on cabbage soup diet. With its high ...

colon cleanser  Not rated yet
I want to know if i can use a colon cleanser while doing the cabbage soup diet?

Dear Maria,
we are not allowed to give you here any medical consultations ...

eating only cabbage soup  Not rated yet
Can I just eat the cabbage soup for 7 days or do i have to eat the other food too?

Hi William,
no, only cabbage soup is not enough! Please follow ...

fat free yoghurts  Not rated yet
I dont like milk - full fat skimmed soy, I hate it. Can I have fat free yogurts instead?

Hi Rachel,
yes! Fat free yoghurts are another great protein ...

Vegan Version  Not rated yet
Hi there. So I don't eat meat, but I love cabbage. I think it's funny, cause there are all these sites with people that say eating cabbage for days must ...

Brown Rice in the soup mixture?  Not rated yet
Will adding brown rice to the soup mixture change the weight loss results?

Hi JWH,

we don't have any experience with this.
For the last day this ...

How often can I eat on this diet  Not rated yet
How often can i eat on this diet? For example on day one can i eat a piece of fruit every hour and eat cabbage soup for dinner and lunch? Or do i just ...

Can we take supplements?  Not rated yet
Can you take supplement (vitamins) while on the diet? For example can I continue take my fish oil, grape seed, CQ10, calcium, etc. If not what can or ...

Edamame as protein source  Not rated yet
Is it okay to have edamame on the veg day of the diet?
I am trying to find another way to eat protien.

Thank u!
Hi Donna,
as you already mentioned ...

jello  Not rated yet
Can I have sugar free jello on the cabbage soup diet?

Hi Tara,
no you can't - this could make you very hungry and would jeopardize your weight loss ...

sunshine  Not rated yet
Hay, I am 14 KG overweight & want to lose weight using this recipe, i want to add cornflour to thinken the soup as in this alsomt liquid form is not likable ...

chicory  Not rated yet
Can I drink 1 cup of black coffee and 1 cup of chicory (no sugar, no milk) every day while I'm on this diet?
Dober Dan Nora,
Lepo pozdravljena!
You ...

flavored seltzer water?  Not rated yet
Can i drink flavored seltzer water while on the diet if it is NOT sweetened (NO splenda or other artificial sweetener)?

Hi Dee,
flavored seltzer ...

can you drink water while on the diet?  Not rated yet
I've heard you can't drink to much water while on the diet is this true?

Also my soup has mushrooms in it is that ok?
Hi,
water is welcome - drink ...

cabbage soup quantity  Not rated yet
How many batches of soup should you have to make to cover 7 days?? My husband and I went through an entire batch of it in a day, and there's no way that ...

free sample of cabbage soup diet capsule  Not rated yet
How would a person go about getting a free month's supply of this product, before I go and waste more money on a miracle drug.
Hi Dennis,
this is ...

Cucumbers and Tomatos  Not rated yet
Cucumbers and Tomatos are both considered vegetables although they are technically fruit. Should they be eaten on day 1 or on day 2?
Hi Laura,
Cucumbers ...

smoothies with banana extracts  Not rated yet
Is it okay to use extracts ? On the day with the bananas and milk if you just cut the banana up and freeze them, then add the frozen banana to a glass ...

Sugarfree Tea  Not rated yet
I have a sugarfree tea, but it has Aspertame in it. Will this hurt the diet? Hi Tammy,
we don't recommend sugarfree tea with artificial sweeteners ...

how much cabbage soup  Not rated yet
I am on day 4 and have followed the diet with no problem. I was just wondering if 2 bowls of soup was enough on days 2 and 3 with plenty of the recommended ...

condiments on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Condiments on cabbage soup diet are allowed as cheats in very limited quantity

peanuts or walnuts  Not rated yet
Can I eat peanuts or walnuts for snacks?
Hi Phila,
would'nt this be great? But no - you can't eat peanuts or walnuts while on cabbage soup diet. They ...

Feeling Tired and Lightheaded  Not rated yet
Read here what you can do when you are Feeling Tired and Lightheaded on the cabbage soup diet

cabbage soup combined with balanced diet  Not rated yet
I eat a balanced diet but would like to drop a few pounds. Would eating the Cabbage Soup with a balanced diet still raise your metabolism to burn off ...

Drinking the soup without vegetables  Not rated yet
Can I just drink the soup and throw the veges out, or I have to eat them also?
No - don't throw the vegetables out! The veges are a healthy part of ...

No change  Not rated yet
I'm on day 4 and i dont see a change
Hi Catherine,
everybody reacts different to the cabbage soup diet. Some people see a weight loss only in the ...

cabbage soup diets with protein  Not rated yet
questions regarding cabbage soup diets with protein shalkes

Diet Partner needed  Not rated yet
Can somebody help me? I would like to be in touch through e-mail with somebody else that is doing the diet at the same time that i am sharon@bingo.co....

Jell-O Powder  Not rated yet
Can I have sugar free Jell-O?
Hi Veronika,
Jell-O is a brand belonging to USA based Kraft Foods. You get it "ready to eat" or in powder form, and ...

Brussel Sprouts  Not rated yet
Can I have brussel sprouts prepared with balsamic vinaigrette and walnuts on day 2-3? Brussel sprouts are a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage. They are ...

Diet supplements  Not rated yet
Can you supplement the cabbage soup diet with aids such as Mega T Green Tea supplements? Hi April,
besides mulitvitamines and minerals no supplements ...

switching cabbage soup diets days 
read here everything you need to know about switching the cabbage soup diet days and why it is best to keep the diet day order.

Frequent Urination.  Not rated yet
I urinated a lot on the first day of the diet, will this subside? A Frequent urge to urinate is positive and part of the detoxifying process caused ...

Bran Flakes on cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
Bran Flakes on cabbage soup diet are allowed in limited quantity e.g for breakfast if you need something crunchy

breastfeading and cabbage soup diet  Not rated yet
breastfeading and cabbage soup diet

Cabbage soup diet and Age  Not rated yet
What is the youngest age you'd recommend for people to use the cabbage soup diet?
This depends when the person has fully grown up. For some this could ...

After Day 7  Not rated yet
I was just wondering.... what did you do after day 7?

Depending on your food preferences, switch to one of our recommended healthy Longterm Weight ...