cabbage diet

30 March 2022

The desire to lose weight leads overweight people to various weight loss systems. Recently, complex methods are becoming increasingly popular. However, in most cases, attempts to lose weight are limited to a certain diet. Diets vary according to the list, duration and general rules of allowed and forbidden foods. In the following material we will talk about the cabbage diet.

cabbage diet

Cabbage is a very popular product. It is used to make salads, soups and hot dishes. It is fermented, salted and pickled with other vegetables. Cabbage can be easily bought at the nearest supermarket or grown at home.

Cabbage is delicious both fresh and cooked. At the same time, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, micro and macro elements necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. Contains:

B vitamins that support the central nervous system and strengthen the immune system;
group E vitamins required for the visual organs;
vitamins of group C, which form the basis of immunity. You only need to eat 250 grams of cabbage to fulfill your daily allowance;
iron involved in the transport of nutrients to cells;
magnesium, necessary for normal growth and development of muscle tissue;
Calcium is an important component for the health of bones, teeth and nails;
Methionine is a special substance involved in the work of cells.

In addition, cabbage contains a large number of natural plant fibers (fibers) that improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and help clean it.

In all its diversity, cabbage, which is part of the components, has a very low calorie content - 28 kcal per 100 grams. Pickled cabbage is less - 19 kcal per 100 grams. Suitable for any cabbage diet: white, cauliflower, broccoli. And how to use it properly - we will consider in the next paragraph.

General rules

The basis of the diet, as the name implies, is cabbage. Combined with other products depending on the type of diet. There are three main types:

Elegant or classic choice. In this case, the diet menu is diverse, consisting of many other products, but for lunch and dinner is added cabbage salad, baked or sauerkraut, and soup with it.
Difficult choice or fasting days: cabbage-kefir, cabbage-cottage cheese, cabbage-vegetable diets.
Mono option: only cabbage is allowed for a few days.

Experts do not recommend the last two options, because they can be dangerous to health and can lead to irreparable consequences. The main thing in the cabbage diet is not to lower the daily norm below 1000 kcal, to monitor the number of calories consumed.

In general, the general dietary rules are the same for all three types:

completely eliminate sweets, flour products, semi-finished products, fast foods from the diet;
cook with a minimum amount of salt, vegetable oil, you can cook on the grill or in the oven, use a double boiler or non-stick pan;
drink plenty of water - up to two liters per day or 30 ml per kilogram of body weight;
It is also recommended to replace coffee with herbal decoctions and green tea.

Switching to a diet where the main product is cabbage is possible only with the permission of a specialist, therapist or dietitian.

Pros and cons

Cabbage diet has a number of advantages:

The main advantage of the cabbage diet is accessibility. Cabbage can be easily bought in the store closest to home, in addition, it attracts attention with its low cost.
Another advantage is the ability to cook many different dishes. Cabbage soups, salads, main dishes or snacks are prepared, fermented, salted or eaten fresh.
But the main thing is to make high use of cabbage. As already mentioned, it contains a lot of vitamins, micro and macro elements.

There is no harm in simply adding cabbage to your regular diet. However, a diet based solely on these vegetables is considered unhealthy and unbalanced. You should know that the abundance of cabbage in the diet can have a negative impact on health. Often, those who lose weight have the following side effects: decreased efficiency, concentration, the appearance of apathy, headaches. This is due to the reduction of the total caloric content of the diet, the inability of the body to meet the needs for proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

In addition, the abundance of cabbage in the diet can lead to an increase in gastric acidity, leading to fermentation processes characterized by pain, bloating and bloating.

You should also know that the cabbage diet is a contraindication:

pregnant and lactating women;
minors (up to 18 years old);
with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
with pressure problems: hypertension or hypotension;
with diabetes;
pathology of the kidneys, liver.

In general, mono-diets on cabbage or fasting days, such as cottage cheese and cabbage, are considered unbalanced and dangerous. Experts do not recommend using them to lose weight. It is better to add to the menu cabbage salad or cabbage soup over sauerkraut.

Schedule of permitted products

It is not necessary to eat only cabbage in the diet. The diet should be as varied, tasty and nutritious as possible. The menu should meet the body's need for protein, fats and carbohydrates. Therefore, it is recommended to activate the following:

Different types of cabbage: white, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, red, leafy, broccoli, Beijing, kohlrabi, sea.
Other vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, pumpkin, eggplant, squash, onions.
Greens: all kinds of lettuce, parsley, dill, basil, green onions.
Fruits: apples, oranges, grapefruits, pears, nectarines, apricots, peaches.
Berries: raspberries, strawberries, cherries, cherries, blackberries, currants, corn.

It is recommended to cook dishes with a minimum of fat. It is recommended to bake in the oven or grill, in a non-stick pan, use a double boiler.

Completely or partially limited products

On average, small portions of cabbage are allowed in the diet:

Low-fat milk and sour milk products: milk, kefir, fermented baked milk, cottage cheese.
Chicken or quail eggs.
Poultry: chicken, turkey.
Meat: lean pork, beef, rabbit.
Status wheat pasta, rye bread.
Cereals: buckwheat, oatmeal, barley, rice.
Low fat cheeses.
Dietary chicken ham.

Decoctions of herbs, coffee or tea are allowed from drinks without the addition of sugar.

Schedule of prohibited products

You should completely exclude this diet from your diet:

semi-finished products;
fast food;
baking;
confectionery;
sweet carbonated drinks, juices;
alcohol.

If the diet menu is balanced and meets the body's need for calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, it is recommended to include physical activity in the diet. The main thing is to find a sport that will be enjoyable, within our strength and in line with the current physical shape.

Cabbage diet menu (diet)

Cabbage diet menu is easy to prepare yourself. To do this, you need to calculate the body's caloric needs. This can be done through a special formula or online calculator service.

Another option is to use a ready-made diet for a week. If everything is simple with mono options, a full-fledged high-quality menu looks more complicated:

	Breakfast	Lunch	Supper	Snack	Supper
Monday	Cheesecake with yogurt, berries, raisins.	Sandwich with cottage cheese, greens, salmon.	Diet soup from fresh cabbage, 100 grams of boiled chicken breast, a slice of rye bread.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Seaweed salad "In Korean".
Tuesday	Oatmeal with milk, cheese sandwich.	Cheesecakes with berries.	Diet cabbage cutlets with buckwheat garnish, vegetable salad.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Omelet, coleslaw with herbs, a glass of kefir.
Wednesday	Curd stew with dried fruits.	Diet protein biscuits or bars.	Cauliflower and white cabbage casserole, vegetable salad.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Salad with Chinese cabbage, chicken and corn.
Thursday	Two boiled eggs, toast with peanut butter.	Toast with ham, lettuce, tomatoes.	Cabbage cooked over low heat with plums. Vegetable salad.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Omelet, sauerkraut.
Friday	Wheat porridge with any berries.	Sandwich with ham, cheese, tomatoes.	Baked chicken with vegetables.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Vegetable salad, steamed pollock, a glass of kefir.
Saturday	Omelet with herbs and tomatoes.	Cheesecakes with berries.	Chicken soup with vegetables, a slice of rye bread.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Salad: seaweed with eggs.
Sunday	Rice porridge with milk, ham sandwich.	Diet protein pudding with berries.	Lean pork roasted with asparagus.	Any fruit, 15-20 nuts.	Omelet with herbs, vegetable salad, a glass of yogurt.

It is not necessary to strictly follow the schedule. You can experiment, invent your own dishes or search for interesting dishes on the Internet.

Diet recipes for cabbage diet

Cabbage diet recipes photos and step-by-step instructions You can use all kinds of dishes on the Internet, which are very diverse. The main thing to remember when using ready-made recipes or creating your own dishes are the basic rules of cooking cabbage while losing weight:

Minimize the amount of salt. You can replace it with various spices and herbs.
Do not use vegetable oil for frying, but it can be added to salads.
Use a non-stick pan, steam, electric grill, oven for cooking.
Those who work or study in the office are advised to take food with them in containers. This will help you avoid unexpected snacks.

In principle, any dish with cabbage without mayonnaise or products from the banned list is compatible with the cabbage diet.

Diet soup from fresh cabbage

To make a healthy version of a regular soup, you need to prepare the following main ingredients:

chicken breast or chicken fillet - 300 grams;
fresh carrots - 1 piece;
fresh cabbage - 300-400 g;
tomatoes - a small;
a small potato;
onion - 1 piece;
greens: onion, dill, parsley.

Chicken fillets are cut into cubes and cooked in 1-1, 5 liters of water for 30-40 minutes. Prepare the vegetables: grate the carrots, chop the cabbage, cut the tomatoes and potatoes into cubes. Dip them in water and cook until tender.

Once the vegetables are soft, you can salt them, add black pepper, herbs (dill, parsley, onion). Serve with low-fat sour cream.

Recipe for diet cabbage cutlets

Cabbage cutlets are an ideal choice for a vegetarian menu. To prepare them you will need:

600 grams of white cabbage;
two chicken eggs;
a light bulb;
salt and pepper;
2 tablespoons rice or any other flour.

The cooking process is simple. First you need to finely chop the cabbage. Knead with your hands, drain the resulting water. Add finely chopped onion, egg and flour, salt and black pepper to the chopped cabbage. Make cutlets. Put them in a non-stick form and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Such cutlets go well with sour cream sauce, for this you need:

sour cream - 200 grams;
3-4 cloves garlic;
bunch of dill.

Squeeze the cloves of garlic into the sour cream, add finely chopped dill, a pinch of salt - the sauce is ready.

Cauliflower and cabbage stew

Cabbage casserole is another interesting choice for a delicious lunch or dinner. To cook you will need:

white cabbage - 300 grams;
cauliflower - 300 grams;
carrots - a small;
two or three eggs;
milk - 200 ml;
salt pepper.

White cabbage should be finely chopped. Color - disassemble into inflorescences. Mix two types of cabbage, grated carrots and place in a non-stick pan. Separately, mix eggs, milk, salt and black pepper. Pour the casserole with the resulting mixture, put in the oven at 80 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

The finished casserole can be sprinkled with low-fat cheese and decorated with greens.

You can use all kinds of cabbage in this recipe. Especially colorful and delicious with broccoli.

Salads with Chinese cabbage, chicken and corn

This salad is an ideal choice for dinner, because it is not only tasty, but also filling. In addition, it is ideal for holiday festivities. To cook you need:

a medium-sized Chinese cabbage;
boiled chicken fillet - 300 grams;
a red onion;
canned corn - 1 box;
Parsley;
olive oil for dressing;
lemon juice for dressing;
salt, ground pepper, herbs of Provence.

The process of making a salad is extremely simple, it only takes a few minutes. First you need to cut the chicken into cubes, marinate in olive oil, salt, Provencal herbs, leave for 15-20 minutes. Add chopped Chinese cabbage, red onion rings, canned corn and parsley to the chicken. Add a little more oil to the salad, sprinkle with lemon juice.

You can also add homemade rye bread crackers to the salad. Use low-fat sour cream instead of butter.

Salad (seaweed with eggs)

Another quick and tasty salad for seaweed lovers. Ideal for dinner, replenishes the body with protein, beneficial micro and macro elements. To prepare it you will need:

150 grams of seaweed;
2 chicken eggs;
50 grams of low-fat sour cream;
salt.

To make a salad, you need to mix chopped eggs with seaweed, sour cream and salt.

This recipe is considered a classic. But there are also varieties. They often make salads with seaweed, eggs and:

crab sticks or crab meat;
melted cheese;
cucumber;
corn;
green peas;
squid;
Cheese;
rice
potato;
pepper.

Such a salad is a kind of constructor that allows you to prepare a delicious and, most importantly, healthy dinner from what you have.

Cabbage cooked over low heat with plums

A very unusual but tasty recipe is baked cabbage with prunes. To prepare it, you will need a slow cooker and the following ingredients:

half a head of white cabbage;
a medium root;
a small onion;
three to four medium tomatoes;
plum - 100 grams;
olive oil - 1 tablespoon;
sour cream or Greek yogurt - 2 tablespoons;
lemon juice - 1 teaspoon;
salt pepper.

The cooking process is as follows:

Chop the cabbage, grate the carrots and chop the onion.
Pour olive oil into a multivarka bowl, add cabbage, onion, carrot. Set to "Fry" mode for 7 minutes.
Tomatoes are cut into cubes.
Wash the plums and cut them in half.
Put tomatoes and plums in a multivarka bowl with vegetables. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice.
Set to "off" mode for 25 minutes.

After turning off the multivariate, open the lid, add salt and black pepper.

Seaweed salad "Korean style"

The last choice for a tasty, healthy, nutritious dinner is seaweed salad according to a special recipe. Ideal for lovers of spicy, spicy, fragrant dishes. To cook you will need:

seaweed - 150 g;
a small carrot;
onion;
two red bell peppers;
vinegar - 1 teaspoon;
ground black pepper;
bay leaf - 2-3 pieces;
olive oil - 5 tablespoons;
soy sauce - 3 teaspoons;
coriander - 4 g;
garlic - 3-5 cloves;
sesame seeds - 18 g.

The cooking process is as follows:

First, seaweed should be soaked in water for several hours. Thus, it will absorb other flavors, will be more juicy and tasty. It is recommended to change the water every 30-40 minutes.
Cut the vegetables into small pieces.
Heat a frying pan, add half of the olive oil.
Put the vegetables and fry until cooked.
Remove from heat and cool as soon as it softens.
Mix the vegetables with the seaweed, sprinkle the salad with the remaining oil, vinegar, soy sauce and spices. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Salad can also be served hot. And replace it with fresh carrots Korean.

Get out of the diet

An authoritative way out of the diet is the key to maintaining results. It is impossible to allow the lost kg to return immediately. The rule here is simple: the longer the speech, the better. The following recommendations should be followed when doing this:

gradually increase the caloric content of the diet;
calculate the number of proteins, fats, carbohydrates consumed, make sure that the daily norm of these important foods is met;
maintain water balance;
Remember about sports: any activity that brings pleasure corresponds to the level of physical activity;
walk 8-10 thousand steps a day.

Expert opinion

Mono-diets and strictly diluted cabbage diets can have a negative impact on health, so they should be used with extreme caution. A balanced menu that includes regular consumption of cabbage will only benefit and help you lose weight safely.