A personalized Fat Flush to target your stubborn fat stores.
A “new and improved” Fat Flush Soup is back— right in time for the 2012 weight loss season! The mouth-watering recipe— with four delicious variations— is featured in the January 23, 2012 First for Women magazine. The soup and the research behind it is the cover story for the new year, with stunning before and after pictures of Fat Flushers Cindy Davis and daughter Nikole Howell who lost a combined 105 pounds on fat flushing foods and healing soups!
The revamped recipe contains hearty and warming veggies, beans, and lean protein with spices like cumin, cayenne, cilantro and fresh garlic to seriously boost flavor appeal and enhance cleansing power. Really perfect for January weather.
Many of you will remember the original recipe – which initially debuted as The Fat Flush Soup in another popular woman’s magazine. While it is still a wonderful meal in a bowl – with even more colorful and antioxidant rich vegetables like tri-colored peppers and rich yellow squash – the new basic slimming soup recipe was tweaked and tested in our Fat Flush kitchen to obtain a more consistent yield and a vegetarian option.
The basic recipe still calls for lean ground protein like beef, turkey, or chicken. (Of course the protein you consume must be healthy – organic if possible – and not pumped up with hormones or antibiotics.) Critical to both phases of liver detox, this star performer is equated with beauty since our skin, hair, and nails are 98% protein. Protein helps make the powerhouse antioxidant glutathione; creates vital enzyme to zap toxins, and maintains energy levels. Protein is essential for weight loss because it can produce the pancreatic hormone known as glucagon which accesses stored body fat for energy. And since the body can’t store protein, it is so very essential that we get the right amount daily (at least 20 grams per meal) – which is what the soup provides! Having low protein levels increases our desire for carbs (like sugar) which contribute to a rise in insulin – the fat promoting hormone.
The filling, high fiber beans – either pinto, garbanzo, or black – contain anywhere from about 10-20 grams of fiber per serving which will help regulate blood sugar and sweep toxins out of the system by fulfilling the 35 fiber grams per day dietary recommendation.
But the basic soup recipe goes on to the next level by individualizing weight loss and recommending very special ingredient “add-ins” that address the top four weight gain triggers most commonly experienced by frustrated dieters: a sluggish thyroid, burned out adrenals, a toxic liver, and yeast overload.
While I can’t “scoop the soup” recipe, since the magazine is still on the stands, I can tell you more about these diet types which are characterized by the four “hidden” weight gain factors and what you can do to assure complete weight loss success while you sip your soup:
1) The Thyroid Type. If you are depressed, tired, and blue, the thyroid-revving soup may be the ideal recipe to kick off weight loss for the new year. It contains a special iodine-containing ingredient designed to rev up this tired metabolic driver which can become depleted due to fluoride and chlorine in the water supply. The thyroid gland is the key to metabolism and may be the underlying cause behind low libido, constipation, thinning hair, cold extremities, and bone dry skin. If you are taking traditional blood tests, note that the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) must be less than 3.5 to be considered “normal” by the American College of Endocrinology. To support the thyroid gland without taking hormones, Thytrophin from Standard Process has been used for over fifty years. Three tablets equate to 1 grain of Armour Thyroid which many individuals cannot tolerate due to an allergic response to the proteins in this desiccated thyroid product. To successfully convert into the active thyroid hormone (T4 to T3), the body needs sufficient iodine, zinc, selenium, and progesterone.
2) The Adrenal Type. Anxiety, dark circles under the eyes, dizziness upon standing, low blood pressure and difficulty either falling or staying asleep are keynotes of this type. The adrenal-healing soup is a good entrée (pun intended) into the world of adrenal balancing. My favorite supplement for underactive adrenals is the Adrenal Formula – which I personally have taken for years to rebuild and support optimal function at 7 am, 11 am, and 3 pm. It contains both the adrenal cortex and medulla for optimum strengthening. Sufficient potassium (in squash, tomatoes, berries, and cherries) is also a “must” for balancing cortisol – the hormone that the adrenals secrete when under stress which is the notorious belly fat promoter.
3) The Liver Type. If you are environmentally sensitive and regularly consume over the counter meds like acetaminophen then your liver may need some TLC. The liver is the body’s main filter for toxic wastes. Keeping it clean and well nourished is as important as taking a daily multiple. That’s why I created the liver-nourishing soup and formulated Liver Lovin’ Formula – with its purifying chlorophyll and daily dose of 500 mg. of taurine, the most important amino acid needed by the liver for the elimination of toxic chemicals and removal of drugs and their metabolites. It is a key ingredient of the bile acids produced by the liver which detoxify environmental contaminants.
4) The Yeast Type – Brain fog, sugar cravings, sinus problems and rashes are all too common symptoms of the fungus among us. To nix yeast, savor the yeast-killing soup and supplement once a day with the homeopathic Y-C Cleanse which neutralizes the yeast based upon the homeopathic law of similars. I also recommend one Moly-Cu tablet which contains 100 mg of the mineral molybdenum, one of the most helpful nutritional weapons we have to rid the body of aldehydes, the noxious byproduct of Candida that clouds the mind and muddles our thinking.
If you are ready for a fresh start, but not sure how to begin, then my specialty soups and tailored supplements may be just what you need. It’s so easy because the soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen ahead.
Soup’s on— again— at my house. How about yours?
so where can I find the recipe?
same question…where is the recipe?
I would like to know where I can get this recipe. Is it different than than the one you published in First magazine?
Where is the recipe is what everyone is asking
Wher is the receipe
“While I can’t “scoop the soup” recipe, since the magazine is still on the stands, I can tell you more about these diet types which are characterized by the four “hidden” weight gain factors and what you can do to assure complete weight loss success while you sip your soup”
This statement in the blog above is why there is no recipe here. You have to buy the magazine. Further, if you read the article you can play with Ann Louise’s cluse as to what goes in the soup. You can make it to your tase adn it should come out beautifully.
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Currently, the soup recipe is in the pages of the January 23, 2012 First for Women magazine. From what I understand, while that magazine is on display, Dr. Ann Louise is bound by agreement to not publish it on her web site. However, I’m assuming that in a short period of time after the magazine is no longer on the news stand, she can then put the recipe on here. Since I’m the type that can’t wait—and I love to read women’s magazines with health articles–I’ll be going out to buy it, as well as the ingredients to make the new and improved soup! (I absolutely LOVED the original Fat Flush Soup.)
Looking for the recipe and the ‘”tweaks” to the recipe. Where can I find this info?
Just saw posts that we must buy the magazine for the recipe(s)
After suffering from adrenal fatigue for 3 years, I have tried many, many supplements. All of them amped up my exhausted adrenals so much that I would crash and end up in bed for days all over again. These products made my adrenals pound and pound. I must have $300 of unused supplements in my cabinet.
I would like to try Unikey’s formula but fear that it too will be too much for me. Has anyone ever experienced that? Should I start off slow? Maybe with one a day? As with most adrenal patients, my worst part of the day is before noon. Should I take one at 7 am to see if that helps? Is it taken on a empty belly or a full one?
Thanks!
Thanks, Ladies for your understanding. We want to support First for Women as much as we can because so many of you found Dr. ALG’s work there in the first place!
Susan — One adrenal twice per day would be the recommended amount for starting to support adrenal function. Start with one (in the early AM) and proceed slowly to another at about 3 pm.
Good luck, everybody!
I am going out this issue of First for Women today. I love that publication.
Thanks and Happy fat free New Year!! 🙂
Sorry, that was bad..I meant to say, that I am going out to buy First for Women, today. ;0
My daughter bought the latest First for Women magazine this past weekend and made the recipe. I am eating this soup now for lunch and it is ABSOLUTELY delicious. Thank you Dr. Ann Louise.
Im excited to try the new versions! Yea and thank you Dr Ann Louise! 🙂
Can you get this First for Women Magazine in Taranaki New Zealand?
Funny I was reading this article while eating the original Fat Flush Soup. I made a big pot yesterday and froze some. I love the soup and it great to bring for lunch. Looking forward to the new verision.
http://annlouiseprod.wpengine.com/blog/2011/10/04/my-famous-fat-flush-soup-recipe/
This is the link to the recipe.
What are the veggies specific to the Yeast-type?
im a vegetarian wha can i use in place of meat to make the soup?
It doesn’t state in article but how long do you stay on diet and is it safe to do if no thyroid, I havent been able in the past to do a cleansing because it deplets my synthroid..The soup is yummy…
Ann and Susan: Your answers can easily be found in the magazine itself. Thanks for your understanding that we cannot reproduce the info until the magazine is no longer available for sale.
April: The soup is a “safe detox” for a good week and certainly will not deplete the thyroid because it contains sufficient protein Do “tweak” with the thyroid-revving ingredient!
I found the recipe by typing “recipe” in the search bar.
Why publish an article about a soup recipe with no recipe … to sell supplements and magazines that’s why.
Saw this in the magazine and made it last night. Absolutely delicious! And, it’s pretty much my mom’s chili with squash and cumin added in. I think it’s a great soup, even if you aren’t trying to diet or “think healthy.” What is the magazine, two bucks? It’s worth the price, and I thought the sidebars on yeast and . . . added tumeric were also very useful. I’m not sure if I’m ready to make this soup my “one and only” for two weeks, but I do think it’ll be a healthy addition, and I’m going to also try more Japanese-inspired dishes.
To mish-mosh things a little, I am definitely going to try a grated daikon salad with wakame seaweed on top, flavored by some lemon-juice (or yuzu juice if I can find it) tonight. This wasn’t a recipe in the magazine, but inspired by the article.
I always enjoy your work in the magazine, and I hope you’ll continue to have a good relationship with them.
Can you tell me please, what stores carry the “First for Women” magazine?
walmart, hannaford, probably rite aid…Im sure most places carry it. But I know walmart does. I have tried the first fat flush soup and its delish! I cant wait to try the new and improved version!!!
Bought the magazine yesterday – I buy it every month. Its by far the best womans magazine out there in my oppinion. Read about this soup, and am excited to go shopping today for it. Sounds delicious !
This soup is very tasty. I “tweaked” it a little to make it more organic. The article calls for a can of black beans. I boiled a bag of black beans and added them into the soup instead of using canned beans. And instead of a can of crushed tomatoes, I chopped up 4 big tomatoes…not a big fan of canned foods. And what better time to try a new soup recipe that is flavorful and helps you lose weight than in the month of January?! As for the magazine, it’s a great read. I buy every new issue when it comes out because it’s full of useful information and not the silly stuff that’s found in some other women’s magazines.
I bought the magazine 2 days ago. I have been reading up on this site and reread the article. I went and bought all the ingredients and made this “soup” , mine was rather thick since I chopped my veggies really small. I just finished my first bowl and, WOW!, is it good. Now, lets see if it works! Vacation in 2 and a half week.
Just got done eating my first bowl and let me say yummmmmy! My fiance even liked it! Thanks for the recipes!
Can someone post the recipe online or would that be unethical?
Here is the link to the recipe!
http://annlouiseprod.wpengine.com/blog/2011/10/04/my-famous-fat-flush-soup-recipe/
Where is the recipe//
I made this soup yesterday, it’s wonderful! Can anyone suggest a substitute for seaweed gomasio? The description says there may be traces of shellfish and I’m allergic and don’t eat shellfish or pork. Thanks for any help.
Those links to the recipe are the previous version. It does not include the new ‘tweaks’ mentioned in the above post.
Mary- the Seaweed Gomasio is basically sesame seeds and sea vegetables, so if you wanted to do just some sesame seeds toasted and tossed with sea salt of Himalayan salt, I think that would be a good substitute!
They are not specific on the portion size of this soup. But states that 2-3 cups is a serving. I found this to be alot to eat and it took me a long time to consume it all. Are we to eat 2-3 cups of this soup as a portion twice a day? Just curious to make sure I do this right. Someone please let me know.
2 days ago I made this soup (from the magazine recipe) and it is absolutely wonderful. Our DD and DSIL are visiting and he just loves it. They say it reminds them of the great soups they found while on trips to Europe, especially Italy. For the first time, I used escarole and it adds fabulous taste and texture. I used the juice from a WHOLE lime (it wasn’t too much) and that and the cumin contribute to a marvelous fresh, rich taste.
My only complaint–and it is a ROFL–is that the directions say “10 min prep time” What a hoot–I minced and chopped everything and it took over an hour to get it all chopped (including three organic skinless chicken breasts) and put together. I suppose one could use a food processor, but it will not give the neatly cubed result I got. (OK, either I’m obsessive-compulsive or I love to cook–or both) I dont have wakame but used all the rest it calls for and it is perfect–I will gladly eat this soup twice a day. It is very pretty and SO totally satisfying, and very filling. I dont even want any salad or anything else with it..
PS–add the escarole at the very last minute and don’t cook the soup any further, just stir the escarole in.
The recipe is featured in the January 23, 2012 First for Women magazine. I guess for the recipe you have to pay. Who knew?
The soup is great. Not sure how long it is to be used and how does it work with the Fat Flush Plan?
Love the soup … made two batches so far, one of the thyroid booster and one of the yeast fighter. My questions are can the two recipes be combined, of course taking out the mushrooms for both? And do you need to double the batch of basic soup for the extra ingredients if you are combining?
Also I went to an Asian market and they said they didn’t know what seaweed gomasio was so I just bought seaweed. Is this right becasue I see from someone elses post that it is toasted seasame seeds and sea vegetables or does both work?
Thanks for your help
I bought the First for Women mag. today and just finished reading the article about the slimming soup and came to this web-site to find out more about this diet. I read the article twice trying to find out how long it is recommended that you stay on this diet. The soup sounds delicious but just how long can you eat this soup twice-a-day without a break? I have followed similar soup diets before and they have suggested something like 3 days on and 1 or 2 days off then begin again. Does anyone know what is recommended?
Thanks for your comments, ladies.
The plan can be used as a “kickoff” to the classic Fat Flush Plan which you can start after a week or ten days on the soup plan. Please note – although the magazine did not specifically mention – that you can enjoy as many low-glycemic veggies between meals if hungry: cucumbers, black olives, celery, peppers, etc. Can also include 1 or 2 hard boiled Omega-3 eggs.
The slimming soup recipe was designed as an introduction to the classic Fat Flush program, a three-phase eating regimen for detox, ongoing weight loss, and lifestyle enjoyment.
what size portions? Does it matter? Is it unlimited amount? If you get hungry do you have another bowl?
your suppose to eat a small salad with it or a bowl of veggies without dimishing your weight loss rewards
Ladies: Unlimited raw non-starchy vegetables between meals as mentioned above. If you get hungry, then eat 1 – 2 hard boiled eggs maintaining the soup twice per day and one meal in the evening of 1/2 cup cooked veggies (broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), 4 oz protein and leafy green salad.
To clarify the comments above: While the First for Women article suggests that the soup be used as a meal-in-a-bowl for lunch and dinner (can include a side salad or non-starchy veggies in addition) preceded by a protein rich breakfast (this is where the eggs come in if you prefer or a smoothie), you can adapt to your current lifestyle needs and convenience and mix it up. With regard to portions, 1/2 – 1 cup cooked veggies, unlimited raw (see examples above) and if you are still hungry add 1 cup berries as a snack.
See The Fat Flush Plan for more meal ideas and variations.
I love Ann Louise and her books! I am so excited to start my “soup” plan and then on to the Fat Flush, which i have done for years but have taken a side road the last couple of years and put some of the weight back on, but not worried……it will come off!! I was wondering about the thyroid and yeast recipes and the other two as well, why cant i just add them altogether? Sounds like it would work to me!
for the “seaweed” go to an Asian foodstore and ask for “Wakame”–that might be an easier way to find fresh seaweed. It’s great in salads, too.
Now THIS is weird: I GAIN weight. I do NOT LOSE weight! That is who I am,: a Weight-Gainer.
HAH–NOT ANY MORE! 4 days on this miracle soup and I have lost 4 pounds–totally without effort. My (thin) husband makes fabulous pizza and spaghetti and has done so the last two nights. I had one little bite of the pizza and didnt even want it–preferred my delicious soup. Never bothered to even taste the spaghetti, just ate my soup. I am NEVER HUNGRY, never have the craves (I have a semi-diabetic blood sugar and carbs are my weakness. Actually, I should say “carbs WERE my weakness.” ) And I am brimming over with energy. This soup is so nourishing and satisfying that I dont care at this point if I ever eat anything else for lunch and dinner. (But yes, I do have a high protein brekky–two boiled eggs with a few shreds of cheese over them, along with a cup of green tea. Thank you Dr Gittleman and Thank You ” First Magazine” for women.