Deep Dive: The Cabbage Soup Diet Disaster—Why It’s a Gut Health Bomb

Let’s Talk About the Real Gut Health (Spoiler: It’s Not Cabbage Soup!)

Ohhh chickadee, let’s spill the tea (or should we say, soup?) on one of the most laughable yet persistent diet fads out there: the infamous Cabbage Soup Diet.

You know the one—promises rapid weight loss, claims it’s a miracle for gut health, but in reality? It sends people around the world setting off sulfur bombs from their butts. Yeah, we went there!

The Smelly Truth About Cabbage Soup

Here’s the thing—cabbage does have some gut-friendly nutrients. But eating nothing but cabbage soup for days? Big yikes. Let’s talk about what’s really happening:

1. Gut Chaos, Not Gut Health: Cabbage is high in fiber and sulfur. Sounds good, right? Not when it’s the only thing on the menu. That fiber overload hits your digestive system like a wrecking ball—cue the bloating, cramping, and endless bathroom trips. And let’s not forget that delightful rotten-egg aroma.

   
   

2. No Crunch, All Sog: Texture matters. The gut loves variety—crunchy veggies, hearty proteins, healthy fats. A bowl of limp, boiled cabbage? Your taste buds (and stomach) deserve better. Trust us, no one is sticking to a plan that smells like a boiled vegetable factory and has zero satisfaction factor.

   
   

3. Temporary Results, Long-Term Misery: Any weight loss? Mostly water and muscle. The second you return to real food, your body rebounds—hard. Your gut’s been through the wringer, and guess what? You’re right back where you started.

   
   

How WildFREE Health Does It Differently 🌿✨

Here at WildFREE Health, we’re all about sustainable gut health. No extreme nonsense—just real food, balanced meals, and plans tailored to your body’s needs. Our 90-day program teaches you how to:

• Fuel your gut, don’t fight it. Fiber, fats, and flavor—all in harmony.

• Eat meals that satisfy AND support digestion. Crunch, chew, savor.

• Avoid the cabbage bomb aftermath. No more clearing rooms or dodging social plans.

Want to learn more about this and other wild diet fails?

Want to know more about why this and other wild diets fail? Kerri’s latest blog post dives into the most ridiculous diets (yes, including the cabbage catastrophe) and breaks down why they never work.

👉 Read Kerri's full post here!