The Cabbage Soup Diet is intended to be used for no longer than 7 days, and give at least 2 weeks in between each use of this diet for quick weight loss. It is a quick way to lose up to fifteen pounds in one week, perhaps in anticipation for an event, or to maybe jump start another diet.

The recipe for the soup varies slightly, but basically includes a variety of low-calorie vegetables such as cabbage, onions and tomatoes, flavored with bouillon, onion soup mix and tomato juice. Each day of the seven-day program has specific foods that must be eaten, including potatoes, fruit juice, many vegetables, and on one day, beef. There are a few different variations of the diet. For one variation, visit: http://www.cabbage-soup-diet.com/eating-plan.html.