Do you wish you could soothe yourself with comfort food as you speed toward your happy weight? Just simmer a pot of soup and get ready to lose up to 18 pounds this week! “That’s what my newest plan is all about,” reveals natural health authority Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, author of The New Grease Washing Plan and more than two dozen bestsellers. “I’ve talked to so many women struggling with stress and weight gain, and it inspired me to improve on my famous soup plan.”
So she infused her regimen with mood-enhancing keto ingredients. “Now it really warms your soul and lifts your spirits as the unwanted fat melts away,” says Gittleman, adding that the soup combined with a ketogenic diet is a particularly powerful way to lose weight. Women who have tried the strategy agree: They say it’s the incredible way to lose up to 18 pounds in a week!
For anyone unfamiliar with the ketogenic diet, here’s the gist: Just swap out the fat and protein for the sugar and starch you’d normally eat. This prevents your body from making enough blood sugar to fuel itself, so it begins to convert fat (from food and fat cells) into an alternative fuel called ketones. “As ketones are produced, you go from burning mostly sugar to burning mostly fat,” says Gittleman. Studies show that sagging disappears up to 900 percent faster than usual.
Yes, give up carbs for long periods can feel stressful. Fortunately, Gittleman says it’s unnecessary. She’s backed by new research from Yale that suggests short periods of keto give a long-lasting boost to metabolism and protect against sugar-related health problems. “I’ve found that using a healthy keto plan for five days to five weeks gets amazing results,” shares Gittleman. Not only will you accelerate fat burning, but the break from excess blood sugar allows your body to heal and rejuvenate cells. “So when you start getting more healthy carbs, you manage them better and continue to lose weight.” But why does Gittleman recommend keto soup? Because it increases all the benefits of the ketogenic diet and makes us feel so good!
The magic of soup
“Soup isn’t just a classic comfort food, it’s extremely convenient. You cook once and prepare multiple meals to heat and eat,” says Gittleman. There’s also no dietary math in his keto soup plan. “You just eat the soup and other simple foods. Nothing to tell or trace. That alone is enough to make the stress go away.
Gittleman adds that ketogenic fats from soup ingredients and garnishes like grass-fed beef, coconut milk, and avocado not only help trigger fat burning, but there’s also evidence from British scientists of that can calm inflammation in the brain enough to work better than antidepressants.
Another nice touch: Gittleman spices her keto soup with curry powder, which is rich in compounds that have been shown to speed fat loss by up to 300 percent and lift your mood. “Ket soup made the right way takes comfort food to a whole new level.”
Yes hunger and cravings are a problem for you, the soup also helps you. Landmark Penn State research found that the unique suspension of solids in warm soup broth tricks the body into releasing special hormones that reduce appetite by about 400 calories per day. Thus, you get relief from the urge to snack and overeat; Plus, eating less on keto means your body relies almost entirely on stored fat for fuel.
Mark Hyman, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic, gives a thumbs up to a low-carb soup approach: “It will curb your appetite, stimulate metabolism, release fat from fat cells, and significantly improve overall wellness! ”
Here’s The ‘Ketogenic’ Soup Diet Cheat Sheet
Use the recipe (below) to make a big pot of soup, then just follow this easy meal plan. Need an occasional break from soup? Swap out a plate of protein, raw or steamed vegetables, and two to three servings of good fats (such as avocado or olive oil). After a week, transition to nutrient-dense, whole-food-based meals with little or no sugar and grains. As always, get a doctor’s okay to try any new plan.
BREAKFAST: 8oz shelling. water, 1 cup frozen berries, 1 serving sugar-free whey protein powder, 1 tbsp. flax oil and 1 tbsp. of chia seeds.
DRINKS: Aim for 64 oz. of fluids a day, choosing water, water with a splash of unsweetened cranberry juice, or dandelion root tea.
SNACKS: Twice a day, combine some healthy fat with protein or fiber, like guacamole with sliced vegetables.
keto detox soup
Enjoy 3-cup bowls of delicious Gittleman’s Soup for lunch and dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄4 pounds ground beef or poultry
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 6 cups sliced vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 14 ounces whole coconut milk
- 4 cups broth or bone broth
- 1-2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh herbs
In a pot, cook meat in oil; remove. In a pot, sauté onion and vegetables until tender. Add the garlic. Add the meat, milk, broth and curry. Cover. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add the juice and herbs. Top with optional avocado. for 6.
This article originally appeared in our print magazine, women’s world.
