Cabbage broth for weight loss

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Herbalists have long been familiar with recipes for cabbage broth, the benefits and harms of its use - they often use them in alternative medicine as an independent medicine or as an ingredient in more complex medicines.

The decoction is effectively used for the prevention and treatment of a large number of diseases, for example:

• vitamin deficiency;
• viral diseases (sore throat, flu);
• colds, cough;
• gastritis (low acidity);
• dysbacteriosis;
• constipation;
• diabetes mellitus;
• some dermatological problems.

Many consider cabbage to be one of the staples of a healthy diet. But due to side effects on the digestive system, regular consumption of this vegetable is not recommended for everyone. A decoction of cabbage leaves is considered more gentle.

To prepare it, add 200 g of white cabbage to 4 glasses of water and cook for 15 minutes without salt and other spices. The resulting broth is filtered. Boiled cabbage leaves are thrown away; they are not suitable for further use.

Not everyone likes the taste and smell of the decoction, but you need to remember its benefits. It contains all the valuable elements and vitamins contained in fresh cabbage, only in lower concentrations.

Beneficial features

The valuable properties of cabbage broth are due to its chemical composition. A properly prepared decoction contains:

1. Vitamin B1 - regulates the functioning of the nervous system, participates in water-salt and carbohydrate-energy metabolism.
2. Vitamin B2 - normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland, improves metabolism, and serves as a prevention of age-related changes in the skin of the face and body.
3. Calcium - strengthens bone tissue, improves the condition of hair and nails, and helps reduce fat cells.
4. Potassium - removes puffiness, removing excess fluid.
5. Manganese - helps the body absorb vitamin B1 and iron, essential for normal development of the body.
6. Magnesium - ensures normal functioning of the nervous and muscular systems, activates metabolism.
7. Chromium - lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
8. Choline has a positive effect on brain activity and memory, increases the amount of hormones that break down adipose tissue.
9. Zinc - normalizes hormonal levels, reduces appetite.

One of the properties of the decoction is a diuretic and laxative effect. This makes it possible to naturally remove excess fluid from the body and cleanse the intestines of toxins.

Cabbage decoction: benefit or harm?

Properly prepared cabbage broth retains many useful substances, microelements and minerals that a fresh vegetable contains:

• easily digestible proteins;
• organic acids;
• glucose, fructose;
• nitrogenous compounds;
• vitamins C, E, B1, B2, B7, B9, D, P, PP, U, β-carotene;
• potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, sodium, phosphorus, chromium, chlorine, zinc, manganese.

Here is the most important information about the benefits of fortified cabbage decoction.

Cleansing the body is carried out by intensifying metabolic processes - this can be seen by more frequent trips to the toilet, since cabbage broth has a strong diuretic effect, weakens the intestines, freeing it from toxic waste and toxins.

Attention: contraindications!

However, like any product that has fairly strong medicinal properties due to the substances it contains, cabbage broth has contraindications for use. You need to remember the specific characteristics of your body, in particular, find out about the presence of diseases of the pancreas, stomach and intestines. So, cabbage in any form, including as a decoction, is contraindicated for those who suffer from:

• pancreatitis;
• increased stomach acidity, gastritis;
• inflammation of the small and large intestines;
• bloating, increased gas formation in the intestines.

When taking the decoction, flatulence and abdominal discomfort may occur, but if there is no pain, then you should not interrupt the diet. After a few days, everything returns to normal - this is how the intestines are cleansed of putrefactive microflora.

If you have any doubts about your well-being, you should consult with a specialist doctor about the possibility of taking cabbage broth, the benefits and harms of which for a particular organism are determined individually.

Antitussive therapy

To treat cough, use cabbage broth along with honey. You can prepare the medicine in different ways:

1. Prepare cabbage broth in the usual way, cool it and add a little honey. Take cabbage decoction for cough, 0.5 cups 2-3 times a day. This treatment is effective for any inflammatory disease of the respiratory system.
2. 3 tbsp. l. grated cabbage leaf, pour 3 glasses of water, bring to a boil and remove from heat. The slightly cooled broth is mixed with 100 g of natural honey and infused for 24 hours. Take cough medicine three times a day, 20–30 minutes before meals, 3–4 sips. As a result of this treatment, the cough can be completely cured within 3 days.
3. The medicine prepared on the basis of cabbage and honey can be taken by both adults and children (in the absence of an allergy to honey).

Cabbage for the stomach. Cabbage as a medicine.

Based on the properties and indications described above, below is a list of recipes and recommendations for specific ailments and diseases. Of course, a complete list of ways to use white cabbage with their detailed presentation could take up a whole volume, but these recipes will help to form a rough idea of ​​them.

For new growths, it is recommended to pour one tablespoon of chopped cabbage roots and pour half a glass of boiling water over them. Wrap the resulting mixture and leave for eight to ten hours at room temperature, then strain and take a quarter glass fifteen minutes before meals. Three to four doses per day are recommended.

You can also fill the finely chopped stalk with sunflower oil. At the same time, pour three hundred milliliters of boiling water into two tablespoons of crushed tartar leaves and leave for thirty minutes. After this, strain the liquid, mix and drink in one dose in the morning for a long period of time.

There are also recipes based on powder. Grind and dry the root of one large head of cabbage. Crush the resulting mixture into powder and sift out any lumps, then take three tablespoons and pour in half a liter of dry red wine. Leave in a dark, dry place for two weeks, shaking the container occasionally. Take a long course alternating ten days on and ten days off at a dosage of thirty milliliters twice a day.

Take half a glass of warm juice before meals three times a day for four weeks.

Drink one and a half to two glasses of juice an hour before meals for three to four weeks.

When treating ulcers and gastritis with cabbage juice, patients’ well-being improves from the fifth to tenth day of use, depending on the degree of damage to the organ.

For heartburn, it is recommended to drink half a glass of fresh juice two to three times a day, half an hour before meals.

For hoarseness and cough, frequent repeated intake of one teaspoon of fresh cabbage juice helps.

Dried cabbage juice powder helps with cholangiohepatitis.

Sauerkraut juice helps with low stomach acidity, flatulence and constipation. The brine also helps against helminths, hemorrhoids, improves appetite, and is also widely used to relieve hangovers. It is recommended to take up to half a liter of cabbage brine during the day.

For scabs on the head, compresses made from light cabbage leaves help. They should be applied to damaged skin twice a day for two to three weeks, after lubricating the head with vegetable oil.

For diphtheria, cabbage leaves are applied to the sore throat and tied with cloth to achieve a warming effect. Warmed cabbage leaves are replaced several times with new, fresher ones.

For skin lesions, you can apply fresh whole cabbage leaves to the affected areas of the skin, or moisten them with fresh cabbage juice. This recipe is effective for burns, ulcers, wounds, neurodermatitis and eczema. It also helps with pain caused by arthritis and gout.

The second option for treating purulent wounds, burns and ulcers is a mixture of ground cabbage leaves and egg white.

For weeping eczema and scrofula, apply ground cabbage leaves pre-boiled in milk, mixed with bran.

In case of typhoid fever, fresh cabbage leaves are placed over the entire body of the patient, which helps relieve inflammation and reduce high fever.

For Parkinson's syndrome, a decoction of cabbage seeds is used.

For pain, ash from a burnt cabbage stem is recommended.

In case of kidney stone disease, ash from burnt cabbage root helps to crush and remove stones.

This is just a small list of treatment methods and methods for preparing natural medicines based on the natural healing properties of cabbage. Depending on the specifics of the disease and the patient’s personal preferences, the composition and method of application may vary slightly. For example, pure cabbage juice is often consumed with a spoonful of honey dissolved in it.

As a cosmetic

It is recommended to wipe the face, neck and décolleté area with a decoction of cabbage leaves, prepared in the usual way, twice a day (in the morning and before bed). Such procedures nourish the skin well with minerals and vitamins and are suitable for everyone, regardless of skin type.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2), which is contained in sufficient quantities in the decoction, prevents early aging of the skin and prevents the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles.

The decoction is useful for hair. To cure dandruff, rinse your hair with it after washing.

In addition, taking the decoction internally has a positive effect on the appearance and condition of the skin, hair, and nails.

For weight loss

The effectiveness of a diet based on cabbage broth is explained by the ability of cabbage to quickly satisfy hunger.

There are several effective ways to lose extra pounds using cabbage broth:

1. Replace evening meals with 200–250 ml of decoction. Drink it in small sips, spreading the drinking time over 30–40 minutes.
2. Take 0.5 cups of decoction each time 20–25 minutes before meals. This reduces the feeling of hunger and allows you to reduce portions.
3. Drink 200 ml of warm broth 30–60 minutes after dinner.

By regularly taking the decoction and adhering to a healthy lifestyle, you can lose from 2 kg to 4 kg in a month (depending on the initial weight and individual characteristics of the body).

What type of cabbage is best for weight loss

Before you decide on the type of cabbage, you need to understand why it helps you lose weight. Vegetable decoctions are also useful for the gastrointestinal tract. The process of losing weight occurs due to:

Low amount of calories per 100 grams

Vitamins

A high satiety factor is also important: due to the content of coarse plant fibers, it dulls the feeling of hunger. You can calmly have dinner with a decoction of vegetables and not be afraid of waking up at night with the desire to eat chocolate. The process of losing weight will be pleasant and painless.

Fiber removes cholesterol and toxins, normalizing digestion, and prevents chronic diseases of the arteries. The sea plant has a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland, improves the functioning of the system that regulates the activity of internal organs through hormones. To lose weight, you can choose any type of product, depending on your taste preferences.

Cautions

Like any other product, a decoction of cabbage leaves has its contraindications and limitations for use.

Eating cabbage or a decoction of its leaves can cause deterioration in health if you have the following diseases:

• gastritis with high acidity;
• pancreatitis;
• inflammatory processes in the intestines;
• bloating, flatulence.

In addition, taking a large amount of the decoction can cause discomfort and increased gas formation for several days, even in a healthy person. If this condition does not cause pain, the diet should be continued. If your health deteriorates significantly, you should consult a doctor.

A decoction of cabbage leaves is easy to prepare, has many beneficial properties, and is used to treat many diseases. But it gained the greatest popularity as an effective means for normalizing weight.