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What is the Cabbage Soup weight loss program
 What is the "TJ Soup weight loss program " (a.k.a. "The
Sacred Heart Hospital weight loss program " or "Cabbage Soup weight
loss program ")?
The "TJ Soup" weight loss program (also known as the "Sacred Heart
Hospital weight loss program " or "Cabbage Soup weight loss program ")
purports to take off 10-17 pounds within one week through the use of a "miracle" vegetable
soup, along with a strict rotating diet of fruits and vegetables, meat, and brown
rice. The soup may be eaten as often as desired. Alcohol, carbonated drinks (including
those made with artificial sweeteners), and fried foods are not allowed. Although
the weight loss program is adequate in vegetables (from the soup) and features
fruit on several days, it is not well balanced. Day 5, for example, calls for
10-20 ounces of beef or skinless chicken, 6 tomatoes, and the soup. Aside from
brown rice on the 7th day, no grains are permitted. Dairy products, which many
women use to increase their calcium intake, are not allowed except on day 4,
when you're supposed to consume 8 glasses of skim milk (along with 6 bananas
and the soup). While you probably can lose weight on this weight loss program,
you should keep in mind that: (1) the first several pounds lost on any weight
loss program are usually water weight, not fat, and (2) almost any diet which
forbids you to eat your usual foods will cause at least temporary weight loss.
Although this weight loss program has been repeatedly linked with one hospital
or another (allegedly recommended for heart patients awaiting surgery), it is
highly unlikely that any reputable medical practitioner or organization would
recommend such a weight loss program.
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