What is the cabbage diet?

Cabbage is rich in vitamin C and fiber, which can prevent constipation and has a laxative effect. If cabbage is eaten properly, it can also help with weight loss. Putting cabbage in a weight loss diet can be very helpful in that regard.

1. Lose 1-3 catties: Cabbage filling method

This method is suitable for people who are slightly dissatisfied with their weight or those who have obesity in the waist and abdomen. The method of preparing cabbage is very simple. Choose 3 to 5 fresh cabbage leaves (whole leaves), tear them into small pieces and put them into the pot to cook. You can put a little salt in the pot to season it. When the cabbage is cooked to 70% done, you can take it out, let it cool and eat it directly. It is best to eat it 20 minutes before a meal. Cabbage that is seven-tenths cooked is chewier, so make sure to chew each bite more than 25 times. Light boiled vegetables can help you lose at least 30% of your food intake. After the human body takes in a large amount of dietary fiber, the digestion and detoxification effects will be stronger. If you eat boiled cabbage before three meals a week, losing about 3 pounds will definitely not be a problem.

2. Lose 3-5 catties: Cabbage gap method

If you want to lose about 5 pounds, you can easily do it by eating cabbage. The cabbage gap method is to selectively replace one of the three meals with cabbage, thereby reducing 1/3 of the total daily calories. There are many options for cooking cabbage as a substitute for meals. It can be boiled or served cold, and the results are both very good.

However, if it is a cold salad, it must be at least 50% cooked, and no blending oil can be added during the production process.

High-calorie condiments such as sesame oil or peanut butter. The editor suggests that cabbage is best eaten as a substitute for dinner, and lunch should ensure the intake of protein, fat and starch.