7 Day cabbage soup diet plan is one of those quick-fix weight loss plans that never completely disappears. Before you commit to seven days of wonder soup, it’s worth understanding what this diet really does to your body.

If you’ve ever googled quick weight loss or scrolled through New Year diet trends, you’ve probably seen the cabbage soup diet pop up. It promises fast results from a simple wonder soup also known as original cabbage soup that you can eat as much as you like for 7 days.

As a nutrition focused recipe developer who also loves a good big bowl of veggie soup, I totally understand the appeal. A cheap, delicious and easy soup you can batch cook, that might also help with weight loss? Of course it goes viral every few years. But the reality is more complicated.

In this post, I’ll walk you through:

• What the cabbage soup diet actually is?
• The typical 7 day cabbage soup diet plan (day by day)
• What results can you get from 7 day cabbage diet results vs what really happens
• Pros and cons, side effects, and who should avoid cabbage soup diet
• And, a healthier way to enjoy cabbage soup for weight loss without crash dieting

Quick note: This post is for general information. It’s not medical advice. Always check with your doctor or dietitian before starting any restrictive diet, especially if you have health conditions or take medications.

What Is the Cabbage Soup Diet?

The cabbage soup diet is a short-term, very low-calorie eating plan that usually lasts 7 days. The star of this 7 day cabbage soup diet plan is a simple vegetable soup made mainly with cabbage, onions, carrots, celery, and tomatoes.

You’ll see it online under a lot of different names:

• Cabbage soup diet soup
• Wonder soup or miracle soup
• Fat-burning cabbage soup
• Original Cabbage Soup Recipe
• Detox cabbage soup
• Sometimes even linked with military diet or old hospital diet stories

The promise is dramatic: eat unlimited amounts of this low calorie cabbage soup plus a few allowed foods each day, and you can lose several pounds in a week.

What makes it different from just eating a healthy cabbage soup?

• It’s not just a recipe it’s a strict 7 day schedule
• The overall calories are usually extremely low
• Food choices are very limited and repetitive
• It’s meant as a quick fix, not a long term way of eating

The Classic 7 Day Cabbage Soup Diet Plan (Day by Day)

There are many versions, but most 7 day cabbage soup diet plans look something like this:

• Day 1 : Fruit Day
  Unlimited cabbage soup + any fruit you like, except bananas.
• Day 2: Vegetables Day
  Cabbage soup + non-starchy vegetables (often a baked potato with a little butter is allowed at dinner).
• Day 3: Fruits + Veggies
  Cabbage soup + a mix of fruits and vegetables (still no bananas or potatoes).
• Day 4: Bananas and Milk Day
  Cabbage soup + bananas + skim milk or unsweetened yogurt.
• Day 5: Protein + Tomatoes
  Cabbage soup + lean protein (usually beef or chicken) + tomatoes. Vegetarians can include Tofu
• Day 6: Protein + Veggies
  Cabbage soup + more lean protein + non-starchy vegetables.
• Day 7: Brown Rice Day
  Cabbage soup + brown rice + vegetables + sometimes unsweetened fruit juice.

Different websites and TikTok videos tweak the details, but the structure is similar:
a lot of soup, a little fruit, veg and some protein on certain days, and overall very few calories.

If you’re looking for the original low-calorie cabbage soup diet soup (wonder soup), I’ve shared the full recipe here.

How Does the Cabbage Soup Diet Work ?

Short answer: most of the weight you lose is from water and glycogen, not all body fat.

Here’s what’s usually happening behind the scenes:

• The diet is very low in calories, often well under what most adults need just to maintain weight. Healthline
• You’re eating mostly high fibre, high water vegetables, which fill your stomach for very few calories.
• When you suddenly drop calories like this, your body uses up stored glycogen (carbohydrate stored in muscles and liver) and the water attached to it so the scale moves quickly at first. Medical News Today

That’s why people often report:

• “I lost 5–10 pounds in a week!”
• But then regain a lot of it once they return to normal eating.

There’s no special fat burning magic in cabbage itself. Cabbage is a nutritious vegetable, but the fat-burning reputation comes from the extreme calorie deficit, not from a special ingredient in the soup.

Cabbage Soup Diet Results: What Can You Really Expect?

If you follow a 7 day cabbage soup diet strictly, you’ll very likely see the scale go down simply because you’re eating so much less.

But it’s important to understand what those results mean:

• A large part of the loss is water weight and stored glycogen, especially in the first few days.
• You may also lose some lean muscle, especially if the diet is low in protein.
• Once you go back to your usual pattern of eating, a lot of that weight tends to come back.

Some people use the cabbage soup diet as a short reset before moving into a more balanced plan. Others end up in a frustrating cycle of:

Strict 7 days → weight drops → normal eating → weight jumps back → try another extreme diet.

Long term, that all or nothing pattern can make weight management feel harder, not easier.

Pros of the Cabbage Soup Diet (Yes, There Are a Few)

Let’s be fair and talk about what actually works here, even if I don’t love the overall diet:

• You eat more vegetables.
  The soup is loaded with cabbage, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes all nutrient-dense, low calorie foods.
• You get a short term calorie reset.
  For some people, a structured 7-day plan can feel easier than eat a bit less overall , especially after a holiday or period of overeating.
• It’s simple to follow.
  No calorie tracking apps, no macro calculations just a pot of soup and a basic daily food list. 

If you struggle with snacking on ultra processed foods, a week of big, simple, home cooked soup can feel mentally refreshing.

Cons and Risks: Why Most Experts Call It a Fad Diet

Now, the bigger picture. Most health professionals and nutrition writers consider the cabbage soup diet a fad and not something to repeat often or follow long-term.

Here’s why.

1. Very low in calories

For many people, the total daily intake on this diet ends up well under 1,200 calories, sometimes closer to 800–1,000. That’s lower than what most adults need for basic metabolic functions, let alone exercise or an active lifestyle.

2. Not nutritionally balanced

On several days of the classic 7 days cabbage soup diet plan:

• Protein is very low
• Healthy fats are almost non existent
• The overall diet is skewed towards soup, fruit and some veg, with very little variety

Followed beyond a short timeframe, that can lead to nutrient gaps, fatigue, weakness and cravings.

3. Mostly short-term, water-based weight loss

Crash diets like this tend to:

• Drop weight quickly in the first week (mostly water)
• Slow down your metabolic rate if repeated often
• Make it easier to regain weight once normal eating resumes 

4. Possible side effects

People often report:

• Headaches, dizziness, low energy
• Digestive issues like gas, bloating or cramps (cabbage is high in fibre and can trigger symptoms for some) 
• Moodiness and strong cravings
• Difficulty concentrating

Who Should Avoid the Cabbage Soup Diet?

Always talk to your healthcare provider, but in general, the cabbage soup diet is not appropriate for:

• People with a history of disordered eating or yo-yo dieting
• Those with diabetes or blood sugar regulation issues
• Anyone with digestive conditions worsened by high-fibre, cruciferous vegetables
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
• People on certain medications that interact with very low-calorie or very low-carb diets

If you recognise yourself in any of those categories, treat cabbage soup as a food  not a structured 7 day crash diet for weightloss .

A Healthier Way to Use Cabbage Soup for Weight Loss

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to throw away the idea of cabbage soup altogether.

A hearty, vegetable rich soup can be a fantastic tool in a balanced weight loss approach, if you use it differently:

• As a starter before a meal: research on low calorie soups shows they can help reduce how much you eat at the main course. 
• As a light lunch or dinner, pair the cabbage soup with enough protein (beans, lentils, tofu, paneer, eggs, or meat if you eat it).
• As part of a routine that also includes movement, strength training, sleep and realistic calorie intake not as the only thing you eat all day.

If you like the idea of a cabbage based “weight loss soup” but want it to be more balanced, you might enjoy this Weight Loss Cabbage Soup recipe also known as Original wonder soup recipe.

 weight loss cabbage soup recipe

In the above recipe, you can:

• Add beans, chickpeas, lentils or tofu to boost protein
• Adjust the spice and herbs to your taste
• Batch cook and freeze portions so you always have a healthy option ready

Example: 1-Day Balanced Menu Using Cabbage Soup

Instead of a full 7 day cabbage soup diet, here’s what a more balanced day might look like, where cabbage soup plays a supporting role:

• Breakfast
  Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt + berries + a sprinkle of oats or granola
• Lunch
  1–2 bowls of cabbage soup + whole grain toast + hummus or cottage cheese
• Snack
  Fruit + a handful of nuts or seeds
• Dinner
  A protein rich main (tofu stir-fry, lentil curry, baked fish or chicken) + vegetables + a small portion of rice, quinoa or potatoes

You still get the light, full feeling from soup, but your body also gets enough protein, carbs and healthy fats to function well and preserve muscle.

Cabbage Soup Diet FAQs

Bottom Line: Is the Cabbage Soup Diet Worth It?

The cabbage soup diet keeps coming back because it offers exactly what many of us secretly want: fast results with simple rules.

But underneath the wonder soup and lose 10 pounds in 7 days headlines, it’s still a very low-calorie, short term fad diet:

• It can lead to quick, mostly temporary weight loss
• It’s not nutritionally balanced or sustainable
• It doesn’t teach you how to eat for long-term health and weight management

My suggestion as a recipe developer and nutritionist:

• Enjoy cabbage soup as a healthy, budget friendly, veggie packed meal,
• Use it as one tool among many in a balanced, realistic weight-loss plan,
• And skip the strict, repeat 7-day cabbage soup diet cycles.

If you’d like a cabbage soup you can actually keep in your routine, my Weight Loss Cabbage Soup is designed exactly for that flavourful, veggie heavy, and much more friendly to real life.

More Vegetable Soup Recipes

• Weight Watchers Zero Point Soup
• Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
• Lemon Coriander Detox Soup
• Tuscan White Beans Pasta Soup {Instant Pot}
• Homemade Tomato Soup
• Spinach Soup

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The versatility of soup can be such a beautiful thing. It can be made with four ingredients or 40, completed in 15 minutes or simmered over several hours. In summertime soups are served deliciously chilled, like a supremely refreshing gazpacho — but most of the time they are steaming hot and soul satisfying, like this twice-medicated vegetable soup.  With the addition of infused olive oil, this recipe is a keeper.

A hearty soup, a simple salad and some crusty bread make for a fabulous winter meal. Vegetable soup is as simple to make as it is delicious. Just fill a sauce pot with any combination of vegetables, some liquid to cover, a bunch of your favorite fresh herbs and spices, maybe a can of your favorite legume and simmer. Nine times out of 10, it’ll be tasty. And if it’s not, add some shredded cheese, some sour cream and maybe some sriracha.

To add some protein, consider adding firm tofu cubes, sliced cooked sausage, cooked chicken or bacon crisps.

Vegetable Soup / Serves 8-10

Ingredients 

2-3 tablespoons canna-olive oil
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut in pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half if large)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
5 ounces kale, rinsed, dried, stacked and sliced
1 cup corn, frozen
½ cup peas, frozen
2 quarts water
2 cans beans (1 can white northern, 1 can pinto) rinsed and drained

Medicated Garlic Croutons

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons canna-oil
1 cup bread cubes
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the canna-olive oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the cabbage, carrots, onion, green beans, grape tomatoes, garlic and kale. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Add the corn and peas and stir. Add the water, followed by the rinsed beans. Allow to simmer for 35 to 40 minutes.

3. Heat the remaining canna-olive oil in a small sauté pan. Cook the bread cubes until golden brown.

4. Divide the soup into bowls, top with croutons and shave the Parmesan over the bowls of soup.

Originally published in issue 13 of Cannabis Now Magazine.

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A hearty, comforting and fulfilling soup that you must try this winter season is the classic restaurant style chicken noodle soup which is a one pot wonder that will keep you full for the entire night!

Winter is just round the corner and so is the craving for that soulful bowl of warm soup that will perfectly fit the bill as a one pot meal!

So here I come with my homemade chicken noodle soup that not only looks gorgeous but can also give the restaurant version a run for its money in terms of its flavors and taste!

Try it once and you will know why I am saying what I am saying!

What is chicken noodle soup?

Asian chicken noodle soup is a widely popular soup and I am not surprised at all! If a single dish can work as an entree as well as main course, who wouldn’t love it?

I made this a week before Diwali when we were feeling a little under the weather; we loved it so much that we immediately decided to prepare it for our little blog and share it with ya’all!

The best thing about this soup recipe is that you won’t need a long list of ingredients; just the basic aromatics, chicken & noodles and you are ready to whip up the most comforting soup of the season!

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Eight Treasure Soup makes eating your veggies feel like a treat; colourful, crunchy, and full of flavour!

Some days you just want something quick, warm, and full of veggies without thinking too hard about it. That’s exactly what this Eight Treasure Soup is. Just toss in whatever’s in your fridge, and somehow it comes together into a proper, flavour-packed meal.

It’s light, but still feels like you’ve eaten well. Nothing complicated, no special stock or tricky steps, just chop, stir, simmer, done. It’s the kind of soup you make once and then keep coming back to because it’s that easy (and tasty!).

Eight Treasure Soup Ingredients

Veggies

• Carrots, beans, and cauliflower – these get blanched first so they stay tender, not mushy.
• Cabbage, bok choy, zucchini, and mushrooms – added later so they stay crunchy and bright.
• Sweet corn (cream of corn) – gives the soup body and a little sweetness.

Aromatics

• Ginger, garlic, and green chilli – the base flavours that bring warmth and depth.

For the broth

• Vegetable stock or water – the base of the soup.
• Cornflour slurry – thickens it slightly so it’s brothy but not watery.
• Salt, sugar, and crushed pepper – to season and balance the flavours.

Other

• Cooking oil – just a little to sauté everything.
• Water – for blanching the firmer veggies before adding them to the soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Richa’s Top Tips

• Blanch firm veggies first: This helps them cook through without turning mushy. Carrots, beans, and cauliflower need a quick head start so they cook through but don’t turn mushy later.
• Don’t overcook the leafy veggies: Cook leafy veggies briefly: Add cabbage, bok choy, and zucchini towards the end, they only need a minute to stay bright and crunchy.
• Don’t skip the corn slurry: It gives the soup just enough body so it’s not watery, but still light and brothy.
• Use high heat for aromatics: Sauté ginger, garlic, and green chilli on high heat (this releases their flavour without burning them).
• Taste and adjust before serving: The soup base is simple, so balancing salt, pepper, and sugar at the end makes a huge difference.
• Add stock slowly: Start with less vegetable stock and add more only if needed, so the soup doesn’t become too thin.

Storage Tips

• Fridge: Let the soup cool completely, then store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. 
• Freezer: Skip the cornflour slurry if you plan to freeze it, add it fresh while reheating. The soup will stay good for about a month in the freezer.
• Reheating tip: If the soup thickens too much in the fridge, add a splash of water or stock while reheating to loosen it up.

Serving Ideas

Eight Treasure Soup is light and full of veggies, so it works best when paired with sides that balance it out, some equally wholesome, some a little heartier if you’re building a full meal:

• Chicken Fajita with Cilantro Lime Quinoa adds protein and fibre while staying flavourful and satisfying.
• Crispy Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry will give you a simple protein boost that pairs well with the mild soup.
• You can have it on the side with Veg Hakka Noodles  for a heartier option that still brings in more veggies.
• Asian Slaw Salad is bright and crunchy, perfect alongside a warm soup.
• Steamed Momos and hot soup are perfect together for a night in. 

Customisation Ideas

• Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of coconut milk or a spoon of cream at the end for a richer, silkier broth.
• Give it an earthy depth: Add a small handful of soaked shiitake mushrooms along with their soaking liquid for an umami boost.
• Add a citrus lift: Finish with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice just before serving to brighten the flavours.
• Bring in some crunch: Top each bowl with crispy fried shallots or toasted garlic chips for texture.
• Layer in some warmth: Add a tiny pinch of white pepper or freshly grated nutmeg for a subtle, cosy depth.

Did You Know?

Eight Treasure Soup gets its name from the traditional Chinese belief that the number eight symbolizes luck and prosperity. The “treasures” were originally a mix of eight specific ingredients like lotus seeds, jujubes, peanuts, and chestnuts, often served during Lunar New Year for good fortune. Over time, the recipe evolved, and many modern versions (like this one) use eight colourful vegetables instead, keeping the lucky number while making it lighter and fresher.

Honestly, this soup just makes life easier. It’s quick, it’s full of veggies, and it somehow feels like comfort food without weighing you down. One pot, very little effort, and you’ve got something that tastes like heaven.

Make it once and you’ll probably end up doing it on autopilot whenever you need a reset meal. And if you do, tag me on Instagram @my_foodstory, I’d love to see your bowls of this veggie magic.

Watch Eight Treasure Soup Recipe Video

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A one-pot soup meal made with leftovers and greens, this is great for a working day dinner or when you’ve got surprise guests

Part two of the Lettuce Series as I’ve dubbed it was about throwing things into a large pot to put together a soup – the kind that makes life a whole lot better (read: bearable) when your home has been invaded by painters and you are sneezing your head off courtesy allergies. The Chicken Lettuce Soup isn’t a planned recipe but it’s the kind that, after you’ve sampled, you realise needs to be shared with the world. Or the little pockets of the world this blog reaches.

The best thing about this soup is that the mothership liked it and trust me when I say, her liking food that has chicken (she’s developing a dislike for chicken and meat) and lettuce (read part one of the Lettuce Series) made me feel like a parent whose child has accomplished something major in life!

For those of you who’re coming into this rodeo late, check out the Lettuce Sourdough-wich recipe to know all about reverse parenting. And for those of you like all things soup, check out the recipes for Masala Chicken Soup and Pumpkin Carrot & Spring Onion Soup for some inspiration.

Do let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram at from.the.corner.table and hashtag it #fromthecornertable. I’d love to see it

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A one-pot soup meal made with leftovers and greens, this is great for a working day dinner or when you’ve got surprise guests

Part two of the Lettuce Series as I’ve dubbed it was about throwing things into a large pot to put together a soup – the kind that makes life a whole lot better (read: bearable) when your home has been invaded by painters and you are sneezing your head off courtesy allergies. The Chicken Lettuce Soup isn’t a planned recipe but it’s the kind that, after you’ve sampled, you realise needs to be shared with the world. Or the little pockets of the world this blog reaches.

The best thing about this soup is that the mothership liked it and trust me when I say, her liking food that has chicken (she’s developing a dislike for chicken and meat) and lettuce (read part one of the Lettuce Series) made me feel like a parent whose child has accomplished something major in life!

For those of you who’re coming into this rodeo late, check out the Lettuce Sourdough-wich recipe to know all about reverse parenting. And for those of you like all things soup, check out the recipes for Masala Chicken Soup and Pumpkin Carrot & Spring Onion Soup for some inspiration.

Do let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram at from.the.corner.table and hashtag it #fromthecornertable. I’d love to see it

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How to make horse gram recipe ?

kollu paruppu recipe is very famous in Kongunadu. People prefer horse gram for weight loss in ayurveda also horse gram good for diabetes. we used to prepare kollu paruppu recipe often especially to treat cold which goes well with white rice. lets see how to cook horse gram recipe now.

Ingredients:

• kollu paruppu ( known as horse gram tamil & kulthi beans in hindi ) – 1 cup
• Water to cook horse gram
• Castor oil – ½ spoon
• Country tomato – 1(big)
• Turmeric powder – ¼ spoon
• Shallots – ¼ cup (cleaned)
• Red chilli – 3 no’s
• Curry leaves – 1 sprig
• Garlic – 4 cloves
• Cumin seeds – ½ spoon
• Coriander seeds – 1 spoon
• Coriander leaves – 4 stalks
• Required salt

Steps to cook kollu paruppu recipe in pressure cooker:

1. To begin take a bowl add horse gram and wash them thoroughly.
2. Switch on the stove place a cooker then add 2 ½ cups of water, ½ spoon of castor oil, ¼ spoon of turmeric powder, one big country tomato.
3. Now close the pressure cooker and cook kollu paruppu up to 3 whistles.
4. Steps to cook kollu paruppu in earthen pots and normal pan:
5. Switch on the stove place earthen pot or steel pan, add 3 cups of water then is hot add in washed horse gram.
6. Followed by ½ spoon castor oil, one big country tomato then cook up to 15 minutes
7. After horse gram half cooked add turmeric powder then cook until horse gram fully cooked.

Steps to grind kollu paruppu:

1. At first switch off the stove drain the excess water in horse gram and keep it aside.
2. Next add cleaned shallots, red chilli, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, required salt in cooker, earthen pot or normal pan.
3. Leave it all spices for 10 minutes.
4. Now take a mixer grinder put all things in to it and grind them as semi coarse paste. (No need to add water if you want add drained water from horse gram)
5. You can also add kollu paruppu in Aattu kal and grind well as semi coarse paste. (Taste will be super good)
6. Spicy authentic Kongu special kollu paruppu recipe is ready to serve.
7. Drizzle some homemade ghee or coconut oil on the top of the kollu paruppu and serve with hot white rice.

Various names of kollu paruppu

• Kollu Paruppu is known ashorse lentil or horse gram, horse gram beans in english (also Cowpea)
• kulthi horse gram in Hindi
• ulavalu recipes in telugu
• It is called as Muthira in Malayalam
• Its botanical name is Macrotyloma uniflorum

Tips:

• This is authentic Kongu style kollu paruppu; there also another way.
• The only difference is seasoning, after grind the kollu paruppu, take a kadai add some ground nut oil when it is hot add mustard seeds, one red chilli and curry leaves then fry for a second and add kollu paruppu and cook up to 5 minutes. (This process will help to avoid spoilage of kollu paruppu)
• As of now you need kollu paruppu in semi streaming consistency implies include water at that point cook well.
• kollu paruppu in semi gravy is the good texture to eat.
• More vegetarian recipes : thuthuvalai rasam recipe | pirandai chutney recipe | Mini Sambar Idly recipe | Pachai Payaru Paruppu | Paruppu Rasam recipe | murungakkai paruppu recipe
• black horse gram another variety of kollu.
• We can make more than 40+ kollu recipes ( ulavalu recipes – kulith recipes) using horse gram dal.
  • horse gram soup
  • horse gram juice ( kollu juice)
  • kollu chutney
  • kollu kanji recipe
  • horse gram powder recipe for weight loss ( kollu powder)
  • kollu kulambu
  • kollu podi
  • kollu rasam (i’ll post kollu rasam in tamil soon)
  • paruppu thogayal
  • horse gram flour ( kulith flour) used for Weight loss Roti Recipe

horse gram health benefits / ulavacharu health benefits / kollu benefits

• Kollu known in english as horse dal, horse gram lentils or horse peas. Horse gram benefits for more people who are following horse gram diet for weight loss.
• Refer this web link for horse gram benefits in tamil : kollu for weight loss in tamil
• horse gram nutrition :  Horse gram seed contains carbohydrate (57.2% w/w), protein (22% w/w), dietary fiber (5.3% w/w), fat (0.50% w/w), calcium (287 mg), phosphorus (311 mg), iron (6.77 mg) and calories (321 kcal) as well as vitamins like thiamine (0.4 mg), riboflavin (0.2 mg) and niacin (1.5 mg) per 100 grams of dry matter.
• benefits of drinking horse gram water: Drink the horse gram water twice a day on an empty stomach for weight loss.
• horse gram benefits diabetes : Anti-oxidants help in controlling oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals. He said the study found that raw horse gram seed has the ability to reduce post-prandial hyperglycemia by slowing down carbohydrate digestion and reduce insulin resistance by inhibiting protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1 beta enzyme.
• horse gram and diabetes: This helps to reduce insulin resistance.Hence it is highly used for diabetics.The seed is beneficial for reducing the blood glucose level.It can reduce the digestion of carbohydrate.This leads to lower the blood sugar level.This is used as insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes.Including Horse gram (മുതിര) in your daily food is very effective for diabetics.This can also help to reduce the cholesterol level.
• horse gram benefits for weight loss : Consuming horse gram can help you lose burn calories. Horse gram is low in calories. It can keep your bad cholesterol levels in check and prevent the risk of heart diseases. Also, consuming horse gram will provide you with protein and fibre, which will keep you full for long and prevent you from eating more.
• horse gram sprouts benefits : Doctors recommends having sprouts as a good source of protein and also to cool the body.
• horse gram for hair growth : Drink it horse gram for hair growth once a day when bearable hot. Add 1/4 cup of Horse Gram ( Kulthi in India a pinch of Asafoetida ( Hing in India ) and 2 pinches each of dried horse gram for hair growth Ginger ( Adrak in India ) and Liquorice ( Mulethi in India )
• horse gram for kidney stones ( kulthi for kidney stone): The importance of horse gram was well recognized by folk medicine as a potential therapeutic agent to treat kidney stones, urinary diseases, piles, common cold, throat infection, fever, lowering cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels. Horse gram water was prescribed for treating jaundice.
• flaxseed and horse gram : Flax seed is a seed, while Horse Gram is a pulse. * Nutrient Value of 100 gram of Flax seed is: 50 calories, 20 grams of protein, 41 grams of fat, and 28 grams of fiber. * Nutrient Value of 100 gram of Horse grain is: 321 calories, 22 grams of protein, 287 mg of Calcium, 311 mg of Phosphorus and 7mg of Iron.
• is horse gram good for health : If you are trying to lose weight, you can consume horse gram as much as you want, but remember moderation is the key. Moreover, the high protein and fibre content of horse gram will keep you fuller for a long time.
• horse gram where to buy : its available local stores, super market and even online portals.

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It hunted us down again!! We are set for another session of home iso, with lots of liquids and panadol. Coming to the rescue this time is barley water soup. It certainly caters for lots of liquids part providing just that nourishment during the time when the throat is sore.

What is barley water?

The strained liquid that results from cooking pearled barley in excess of water is barley water. This is an easily digestible refreshing source of hydration. Barley water is commonly consumed in humid Asian countries to beat the heat. It is also recommended to get relief from kidney stones, urinary tract infections and remove liver toxicity.

Which type of barley to use?

The barley grain is processed in stages. Based on how they are processed it is used in different cuisines.
Unhulled:  the whole barley grain, just cleaned and chaffed unhulled barley. To use this, you need to soak it for 24 hours to soften.
Pearled: the polished barley where the hull and the outer layer of the bran have been removed is pearled barley. This is easier to cook with no soaking needed.
I have used pearl barley to make barley water with a ratio of 1 part barley to 6 parts water.

Ingredients for this barley water soup

The barley water soup is a refreshing idea that I can up with as I am not a fan of lemon barley and needed to keep up the liquids for the iso.
Vegetables:  quick cooking vegetables that you can easily put together make this soup’s flavour. I have used leeks, capsicum, spinach stalks and carrots here. You can add celery, shallots, cabbage, potatoes, swedes etc too to this soup.
Spices and seasoning:  salt and pepper is the only seasoning I have used here. Ginger would be nice in here too.
Barley water: the barley water was prepared using one part barley to 6 parts water. We used the barley to make a salad and the water to make soup.
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What to serve with barley water soup?

Crusty bread at this moment when I have zero energy would do. If you feel lavish ghee croutons are what you should have with this. If you are a south Indian food lover, keep some vadam and vattal on the size as this soup will remind you of kanji a lot.

Other soups for the flu season

Flu busting soup   
Cabbage coconut soup
Corn quinoa soup
Broccoli peas soup
Cherry tomato soup

Barley water usage in other countries.

Roasted barley tea is a popular drink in Japanese culture. It is a robust flavour as the barley is dark roasted which is then steeped as tea.
Greek kykeon pounded barley (not powder) is cooked in excess of water and flavoured with penny royal. This is the post that I loved reading about this recipe.
Lemon barley is the British version of this drink, where there is a bit of lemon squeezed into the barley water to give it flavour. This is still recommended by doctors towards urinary tract infections.

Other grains are similarly used.

Kanji vellam the water drained from cooking matta rice in excess water is called kanji vellum. This is a household mid-morning drink in most south Indian houses (especially Kerala).  A pinch of salt is added and consumed warm. It functions like a light soup.
Soba soup while visiting Japan, a friend of mine introduced me to this. Freshly made soba noodles are cooked in water. The water gets thickened by the buckwheat and is then served as soup with some wasabi and bonito flakes. This was one of the most refreshing things to experience in Japanese cuisine without any hype attached to it.

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