ketchup and mustard

by ana
(guatemala)

Hi, I have been eating the soup's cabbage and other veggies with a bit of ketchup and dijon to make them taste better, is this OK? Also, am I allowed to eat only the veggies or is the broth more important?

Hi Ana,

we don't recommend ketchup because of the high sugar content. Mustard should't be used more than one teaspoon per day. But better you omit it because of its high salt content which may retain water in your body. For allowed cheats on the cabbage soup diet week check this thread: cabbage soup diet cheats


Veggies and the broth are both important. If you prefer you may also puree the veggies to get a more creamy soup.

All the best,
Gabriela