Follow the Watercress Soup Diet (From Thisisdorset)

Follow the Watercress Soup Diet

12:54pm Monday 16th January 2012 in Leisure

EVERY January around eight out of ten women begin the battle of the bulge and resolve to get healthy, according to the NHS.

Leading nutritionist Sarah Schenker has worked with Hampshire and Dorset watercress farmers to develop a version of the Watercress Soup Diet.

In a recent diet trial virtually everyone lost weight within the first week and went on to lose an average 1 stone 3lbs in just six weeks.

They also found that that the condition of their skin and hair had improved and that they felt unusually energised.

Tom Amery of The Watercress Company in Dorset, said: “Watercress is well known for its superfood qualities, but it’s good for weight loss too. The average person gains 7lbs over the Christmas period, so if you find your clothes a little snug now then try cooking up some watercress soup.”

The Watercress Soup Diet has long been the preferred choice of Liz Hurley who claims that whenever she gets a hunger pang and is tempted to raid the fridge, she helps herself to a cup of watercress soup.

The diet plan, devised by Sarah Schenker, is nutritionally balanced with a high carbohydrate breakfast, followed by watercress soup for lunch and then a high protein supper.

“Watercress Soup is extremely healthy as it is packed full of vitamins – it is also filling which is why it is ideal in helping people stick to the recommended calorie count.

“This version of the watercress soup diet has been designed to help participants lose the maximum amount of weight considered to be safe for health during a six week period. It is a balanced diet and provides all the essential nutrients needed to keep healthy.”