Cabbage is a product famous for its unique dietary qualities. Due to the fact that each head contains a lot of rough fiber with a minimum of kilocalories( 25-28 kcal per 100 g), for digesting dishes from this vegetable the body is forced to use reserve energy reserves. And, getting up from the table, you still do not feel hungry - because the stomach is busy!
This explains the "negative" caloric index of cabbage. Similar products energy-consuming for the body are the "derivatives" of this vegetable, which enjoy constant popularity among those who wish to regain their slender forms - a variety of soups and salads, dietary cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, squeezed juice and cabbage decoction for weight loss.
"Liquid variants" of cabbage have curative properties, help restore normal functioning of the stomach and cleanse the intestines of toxins. And if the juice is a powerful concentrated weapon, then cabbage broth is a softer, gentle option( by the way, and taste it too!).
In our country, the most common type is white cabbage, so all dietary recommendations will concern the ways of eating only this vegetable. About the dietary properties and benefits of other varieties of cabbage( and there are up to 20 of them all over the world!) You can learn more about the video at the end of the article.
Broth from cabbage: good or bad?
Correctly cooked cabbage broth preserves in its composition many useful substances, trace elements and minerals that contain fresh vegetable:
- digestible proteins;
- organic acids;
- glucose, fructose;
- nitrogen compounds;
- vitamins C, E, B1, B2, B7, B9, D, P, PP, U,? -carotene;
- potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, sodium, phosphorus, chromium, chlorine, zinc, manganese.
Here is the most important information about the benefits of vitaminized decoction from cabbage.
| Substances | Useful properties for those who want to lose weight |
| Vitamin D( calciferol) | Responsible for feeling saturated. |
| Vitamin U( methylmethionine) | Accompanies intracellular metabolic processes. Heals peptic ulcer diseases of the duodenum and stomach. |
| Vitamin B1( thiamine) | Promotes accelerated synthesis of energy during digestion of food. Takes part in the splitting of fats and carbohydrates. |
| Vitamin B2( riboflavin) | Regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland responsible for metabolic rate. Prevents the appearance of age-related changes on the skin of the face and body, protects against sagging of the skin and "stretch marks". |
| Potassium | Struggles with edema, removes excess fluid from body tissues. |
| Calcium | Helps reduce the fat layer, participates in the synthesis of hormones. |
| Magnesium | "Burns" adipose tissue, activates metabolic processes in the body. |
| Manganese | Promotes the normalization of the metabolic process, regulates water-fat metabolism in tissues. |
| Choline | Helps transport fatty cells to hormones that break down fats. |
| Chromium | Provides a stable rapid metabolism, lowers the blood sugar and cholesterol. |
| Zinc | Helps to "curb" the appetite, provides normalization of the hormonal background. |
Cleansing of the body is carried out through the intensification of metabolic processes - this can be seen from the increased trips to the toilet, as cabbage broth has a strong diuretic effect, weakens the intestines, freeing it from toxic waste and wastes.
Warning: Contraindications!
However, like any product with strong enough medicinal properties due to the substances included in its composition, cabbage broth has contraindications to the use. You need to remember about the specific features of your body, in particular, to clarify the issue of the presence of diseases of the pancreas, stomach and intestines. So, cabbage in any form, including as a decoction, is contraindicated to those who suffer from:
- pancreatitis;
- increased gastric acidity, gastritis;
- inflammation of the small and large intestine;
- bloating, increased gas formation in the intestine.
When taking a decoction may occur flatulence and discomfort in the abdomen, but if there is no pain, then the diet should not be interrupted. A few days later everything is normalized - so the intestines are cleaned of putrefactive microflora.
If you have doubts about your health, you need to consult a specialist doctor about the possibility of taking cabbage decoction, the benefits and harm of which for a particular organism are determined individually.
How to cook a decoction of cabbage?
Prepare cabbage decoction for weight loss is very simple, in addition, it will take no more than half an hour.
Recipe:
It takes 150-200 g of fresh cabbage and 0.75-1 l of purified water. Accordingly, if you need more - increase the proportion. Cabbage must be freed from the top dried or spoiled leaves, chopped into medium blocks( they are better to boil than just separate large leaves from the head) and put in a pan. Top up the water and put on fire. After boiling, to detect 15 minutes - and the broth is ready. It remains to cool and strain with a sieve. Boiled cabbage is thrown away( it has already given away everything useful), and for therapeutic purposes only liquid is used.
However, if you leave the thick and punch the entire contents of the pan with a blender, you will get a good hearty puree, rich in fiber.
Important: do not add water, salt, sugar, seasonings to the cabbage broth. Perhaps, it does not seem very pleasant to the taste, but it can be endured, knowing about the undoubted effectiveness of this remedy. After all, in order to avoid frustration with losing weight, you need a steel will and strong motivation!
How to lose weight on cabbage decoction?
To lose weight with cabbage decoction was effective, you need not only to properly prepare and use this remedy, but also generally adhere to the system of proper nutrition and daily regimen, discipline yourself, exercise, run or at least walk for a long time.
Decoction from cabbage is quite a satisfying product, so they can calmly replace the meal. The classic ways of consuming cabbage decoction for weight loss are the following:
- drink a warm broth in the evening instead of dinner( about 250 ml), and the reception should be as "tight" - small sips to 30-40 min.;
- use a glass of warm broth after dinner in half an hour-hour;
- take half a cup for 20-30 minutes before taking any food, this will dull the feeling of hunger and it will be possible to reduce the portion;in this case, you need to cook a lot of broth.
Those who tried to correct the figure with the help of cabbage decoction consider this method to be sparing, but very effective - so you can lose 2-3 kilograms per month, and if you observe this drinking regimen longer, then by 10-15 kg for six months. In any case, you need not only to dream to become slimmer, but also to plan, and most importantly - to fulfill the intended.