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The Cabbage Soup Diet's idea is pretty much the same as the Negative
Calorie Diet. Some feel that, though the diet is effective in
helping them lose weight, it's boring. Being a Russian, I habitually
respect this dish and tend to disagree. Cabbage soup has been a staple
in Russian cuisine for more than a thousand years. There were never any
social barriers in cooking these
soups - "Schi": all social groups cooked this dish using almost the
same
recipes (give or take the beef part). There are numerous regional and
seasonal
varieties, including those in accordance with the Russian Orthodox
calendar
requiring strictly vegetarian menus at least twice a week.
The cooking technique was always the same, using a very
special
Russian hearth. The cooking is done not on top but within the hearth,
which has
a brick arch above the hot surface and a special door closing the
arch's insides. A fire was lighted only once during the day, but the
thick brick walls kept the heat for up to 24 hours, so the pots inside
were warm even a day after the cooking, allowing a cooking that
resembles that of a crock pot. This technique is considered a healthy
one because it allows minimal heating time and preserves the nutrients.
Below is a classic example of "Schi," called the "Full
Schi," which
means that it includes the full set of ingredients.
Russian Authentic Cabbage Soup
15 g carbohydrate in a 1.5 cup serving. However, due to
high Fat
Burning Index (tm) of this recipem you can eat any portion you want.
Ingredients:
1 1/2lb. beef
1 1/2lb. sauerkraut
3 oz dried mushrooms
1/2 c pickled mushrooms (optional)
1/2 carrot, shredded
1 potato, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1/2c celery root, chopped
1/2 c celery stalk and leaf, chopped
1 T dill herb
3 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 T sunflower oil
1 T heavy cream
1/2 c sour cream
8 peppercorns, whole
1 t dried marjoram
Instructions
Boil the beef with half of the onions, carrots and
celery in 2
liters of water for 2 hours. After 1 hour, add salt to taste. Drain,
then cut the beef into 1-inch cubes, reserving the broth.
In a large ovenproof bowl, pour 1 liter boiling water
over the
sauerkraut, add the oil and the hard cream. Cover the bowl and place it
in the oven at medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the sauerkraut is
soft.
Put the mushrooms and potatoes into a saucepan; add 2
cups cold
water
and boil until the mushrooms and potatoes are tender. Remove mushrooms
and
cut into thin strips. Mix all cooked ingredients with the broth. Add
salt
and boil for 20 minutes more. Set aside, cover with a thick cloth and
let
set for 20 minutes. If desired, add pickled mushrooms to each serving.
Serve
with beef, sour cream, garlic and fresh finely chopped dill.
Q&A: Negative Calorie and Rotation Diets
Q: I
lost a lot of weight by eating a lot of watermelon. I researched the
phenomenon and found the Negative Calorie Food list. Regardless of
whether or not you advocate the diet, should it work for me still, even
though I quit smoking and my metabolism/pancreas/insulin is all out of
whack? I am frustrated with low
carb high protein and fat and really miss
my fruits but am scared to death to eat them for fear of gaining
weight, which has, in the past made me
clinically
depressed which I take
Wellbutrin for. Physiologically, has
anything changed that should make my body react differently to this
diet than it did when I was a smoker?
A: Nicotine's
appetite-reducing effect is associated with increased serotonin levels
in the brain center controlling hunger. Overeating and weight gain
after smoking cessation is accompanied by decreased concentrations of
this natural chemical. This is about your weight gain.
Now, regarding the watermelon matter. I do support the 'negative
calorie' approach though, maybe, for a different reason than the
popular believe is. In two words, it's all about 'calorie density' and
not about foods that take for their digestion more than they can being
in.There's no such foods. However, low calorie density approach do work
because believe it or not, our bodies judge when we should stop the
meal by it's volume and not by counting calories so ounce for ounce,
the lower calorie density the less calories we eat to feel full.
As to your problem with fruits while on a low
carb diet, I
could suggest the 'rotation' approach.
Reading:
Low-Fat
Low-Carb
Negative Calorie Rotation Diet
Calorie density
Tanya Zilberter, PhD
Q&A: Food combining - Sleepy after lunch
Q:
I have to starve myself to stay thin, the minute I eat I start
to put on weight fast. Can wrong food combining be the reason?
A:
I don't think that your problem can be food combining mistakes.
You probably need to eat
more
not
less, but just right foods
foods. Take a look at our online plan at
Banta Diet -
it'll cost you nothing - and then ask me any further questions.
Q: After
I eat lunch I struggle to stay awake, I get so tired. I get my eight
hours of sleep each night so I shouldn't be so tired. Is there
something I can eat at lunch that will help me get through the rest of
the afternoon?
A: Usually,
the reason for being sleepy after lunch is carbohydrate overeating.
Keeping your carbs down until you are READY to be sleepy helped a lot
of people in my experience. Feedback like this is a common comment on
our
Banta Diet:
"Craving between meals almost none existent, I have more energy." -
Sally (lost 3 pounds and 1 inch in one week)
Even if you don't wish to follow this plan exactly, read the theory
behind - and if you have further questions, I'm always here to help!
Tanya
Zilberter,
PhD
