2 – The benefits of cabbage
They are very low in calories, as they are rich in water (from 20 kcal/ 100 g to 41 kcal/ 100 g for Brussels sprouts)
200 g of cabbage cover: 40 to 50% of daily vitamin C requirements, 20% of fiber requirements, 1/4 of vitamin B9 requirements.
Cabbages also have other benefits: Substances such as indoles, isothiocyanates, and dithiolthiones appear to have powerful anti-cancer effects .
3 – The benefits of parsley
- Parsley is known for its diuretic and appetizing properties . It is then particularly effective in decoction (50 g of parsley leaves per liter of water) to drink throughout the day.
- Parsley has a beneficial effect on the liver , spleen , intestines and the entire digestive system . It treats intestinal disorders (bloating, constipation, indigestion), calms renal colic and fights against urinary tract infections .
- Prevention of chronic and seasonal diseases of the respiratory tract : cough, asthma, bronchitis.
- Parsley has anti- anaemic and blood-thinning effects . It is effective in case of irregular, painful or difficult periods . Rich in vitamin K , it is however not recommended for people taking blood thinners .
How to follow the cabbage soup diet?
To observe conclusive results on your figure and your health, we advise you to obtain ingredients of biological origin.
Ingredients
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bunch of celery
- 150 g green beans
- 1 cabbage, sliced
- 3 sprigs of parsley
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
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