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Cabbage Soup Diet 2.0 Ebook launched officially





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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
longer than 7 days soup diet





Read here if we recommend longer than 7 days soup diet like the cabbage soup diet and how often you might repeat it per year
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 ...
Quinoa instead of rice?





Can quinoa (either full grain or flakes) be used instead of rice for day 7?
Yes - you may use especially full grains for your day 7 - what a great ...
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 ...
Coffee and Weight Loss





I drink a lot of coffee. Can I drink coffee the whole seven days and still lose weight?
Although the improved cabbage soup diet plan and the convenient ...
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'...
Alcohol and Diet





Can I have a glass of wine or two on the fruit days? Or what about a shot of whiskey? I like to have a cocktail at the end of the day. Is there a cabbage ...
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 ...
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....
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 ...
Vegetarian cabbage soup diets
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i am vegetarian what we have to use on fourth and fifth day instead of beef
Hi,
you may use tofu instead of meat.
All the best,
Gabriela
Drinks allowed while on the diet
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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?
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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
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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 ...
Artificial Sweetener and csd
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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
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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 ...
I did it for 7 days and lost 8 pounds
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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 ...
Weetabix and cabbage soup diet
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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?
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Couple of cabbage soup diet questions...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Is popcorn or corn allowed on vegetable days?
Hi Monty,
no corn/popcorn is allowed on the cabbage soup diet.
All the best,
Gabriela
is cabbage toxic to thyroid?
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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 ...
green tea on cabbage soup diet
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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....
drinking coffee while on the Cabbage Soup Diet
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I drink a lot of coffee and use flavored creamer. I can't do without it. Can I still drink the coffee with sugar free creamer while on the diet? Thanks,...
Fruits
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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?
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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
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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 ...
How long can I do this diet?
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Hi my name is Mariana,
My Question is that I want to loose more than 7 to 10 pounds.. For how long can I do this diet.. Im going to do the 7 days,...
Is Edamame allowed?
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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 ...
Kelly
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Why the potato? It's late and I forgot to make/eat one. Do I have to go make one and eat it or can I skip it?
The potato is to avoid unbearable ...
Cabbage Soup Diet in high blood pressure
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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 ...
Bran cereal
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Can you have bran cereal and low fat milk for breakfast as stated on other websites?
Hi Laura,
yes you can! This is a clever and allowed cheat....
PUMPKIN, SQUASH AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
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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...
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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
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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 ...
alcohol on the diet
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what happens if you drink red wine on the cabbage soup diet?
Hi Dee,
Let it be! With red wine it will be hard for you to control your hunger pains ...
substitute for bananas on Cabbage soup diet
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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
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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
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CAN I DO THE CABBAGE SOUP DIET AND TAKE A COLON CLEANSER AT THE SAME TIME?
No!
A couple of cabbage soup diet questions
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
no egg white
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I want to follow cabbage soup. While on cabbage soup diet can i use egg white every day?
Hi Kala,
Egg whites are not part of the cabbage soup diet ...
why avocados are not allowed for the cabbage soup diet
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Are avocados allowed? How about salsa?
Larry
Hi Larry,
avocados are not allowed for the cabbage soup diet
because they have a too high fat content....
Cabbage Juice
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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 ...
cayenne peppers on cabbage soup diet
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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
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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
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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....
Egg whites on cabbage soup diet
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Are we allowed to have egg whites any time during this diet? Just one measly egg white a day?? Please!!! Ok, maybe 2 :)
The better option is to ...
GAS on cabbage soup diet
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
cabbage soup diets question
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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....
I am not sure what are acceptable drinks for the cabbage soup diet
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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 ...
cinnamon on cabbage soup diet
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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
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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
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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 ...
vegetarian cabbage soup diets
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Hey what do I eat on days 5 and 6 because I'am a vegetarian.
Hi,
you may eat tofu or quorn instead of meat & fish on your meat days. If you don't ...
milk substitute for cabbage soup diet
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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
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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
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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 ...
coffee or black tea on the cabbage soup diet
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Is coffee/tea allowed while on a diet? Sorry if this question was asked already. I researched the site and couldn't find an answer. Thanks!
Hi Alex,...
On cabbage soup diet day 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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 ...
butternut squash on diet?
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Is butternut squash considered one of the included veggies to eat on the diet? I noticed spaghetti squash was allowed but not sure about butternut.
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can you drink water while on the diet?
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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
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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 ...
Avocados
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I know that avocados are considered higher in fat. Should I avoid eating them while on this diet? Unforutnately yes! Avocados are very high in fat ...
free sample of cabbage soup diet capsule
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Condiments on cabbage soup diet are allowed as cheats in very limited quantity
rice substitute
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Can I susbsitute the brown rice with bulgur or couscous? Hi Sofia,
a good rice substitute is indeed bulgur. You may also try it with millet. Find here ...
second day sickness
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I am on day 3 today, and I must say, yesterday was so difficult, I thought about quiting. I had a humungus headache, I felt like throwing up and I could ...
Can't resist skimmed milk
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I can't stand skim milk....will drinking 1% milk hinder the weight loss?
Hi Robin,
there exist even an improved cabbage soup diet plan with skimmed ...
peanuts or walnuts
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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
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1. Today is my 4th day on the diet and I am very tired and have been feeling lightheaded. Is this normal?
2. Tomorrow is day 5 with beef and tomatoes....
2% Milk
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Can I have 2% milk instead of skimmed milk?
Hi Kellie,
Yes you can! The advanced cabbage soup diet allows skimmed milk or low fat yoghurt in specific ...
cabbage soup combined with balanced diet
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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
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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
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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 Diet and Protein
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Can we have protein daily to keep from losing our lean mucsle? If so, how much a day?
Hi Julie,
we even recommend to take protein while on cabbage ...
protein shake replacement
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I live in Jordan Middle east, and I'm on the CSD this is day 2 and I can't find a protein powder and whey in my country, is there any alternative?
Hi ...
Diet Partner needed
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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
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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
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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
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Can you supplement the cabbage soup diet with aids such as Mega T Green Tea supplements? Hi April,
besides mulitvitamines and minerals no supplements ...
vegetable juice
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On the veggie days, can you have vegetable juice along with your vegetable intake? If you prepare your vegetable juice with your own vegetables in a ...
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.
Brown Rice on day 7
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What else can i eat WITH the brown rice?
Also, can i eat something else instead of the brown rice? You may eat vegetables with the brown rice, steamed ...
Frequent Urination.
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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 ...
How much branflakes?
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I understand that, during the 7 day plan, One bowl of branflakes is allowed. Can you please specify approximately how many grams can i eat?
With newer ...
breastfeading and cabbage soup diet
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breastfeading and cabbage soup diet
Cabbage soup diet and Age
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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
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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 ...