Pawan Sharma Pawan Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Is cabbage soup good for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and a friend told me about the cabbage soup diet. It sounds interesting but I'm not sure if it's healthy. Is cabbage soup good for weight loss?

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Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I tried the cabbage soup diet last year to lose weight quickly. While I did lose a few kilos fast, I felt incredibly weak and bloated, and the weight came right back. Now I just have cabbage soup as a healthy dinner side, not as a replacement for all my meals.

Aayush Sharma Aayush Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was researching weight loss trends and saw this 'cabbage soup diet' everywhere. It seems like it works because it's practically zero calories, but is it actually sustainable or do you just gain all the weight back once you stop?

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I blindly did an extreme cabbage soup diet for two weeks without consulting a doctor and my blood pressure dropped dangerously low. Please don't ignore your body's signs just to lose weight quickly, get a doctor's advice before starting such crash diets.

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Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Cabbage soup is a highly efficient way to cut calories if you are short on time. I prep a big batch on Sundays for my weekday dinners. Just make sure to add some paneer or shredded chicken so you don't lose muscle mass.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My mother always suggested hot cabbage soup with black pepper for clearing the stomach. It is very light and helps with weight management, but my doctor advised me not to rely solely on it. Balanced nutrition with proteins is essential for long-term health.

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Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Cabbage soup is definitely good for weight loss, mostly because after three days of drinking it, you lose your appetite to eat anything else. It is cheap and easy to make when you have no sleep, but please keep some real food nearby so you don't faint.

Savita Rao Savita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A warm cabbage soup with light spices like cumin and ginger is very satvik and cleansing for the body. It helps in weight loss by gently improving digestion and removing toxins. Have it mindfully as a part of a peaceful, balanced lifestyle.

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