Cabbage Soup Diet

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Cabbage Soup Diet

The Cabbage Soup Diet is a short-term diet that is used primarily for rapid weight loss. It is generally considered a fad diet, as it is designed for short-term use and requires no long-term commitment.

Pronunciation

Cabbage Soup Diet: /ˈkæbɪdʒ suːp daɪət/

Etymology

The term "Cabbage Soup Diet" comes from the staple food on the diet, which is a soup made from cabbage. The word "diet" is derived from the Greek word "diaita," which means "way of life."

Description

The Cabbage Soup Diet involves consuming a large amount of cabbage soup for a week. The diet also includes specific additional foods each day, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, and rice. The diet is low in complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals, so it should not be continued for more than one week without medical supervision.

Related Terms

  • Fad diet: A diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet.
  • Weight loss: The reduction of the total body mass due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass.
  • Cabbage: A leafy green or purple plant, grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads.
  • Soup: A primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot, that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, or water.

Criticism

The Cabbage Soup Diet has been criticized by health professionals as being unhealthy and unsustainable. It is not recommended for long-term weight loss or for overall health.

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