Woman's Own: Detox Soup Diet - The menu planner

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Day one: Fish day
Have oily fish, like salmon, mackerel sardines or tuna, or shellfish, for two meals, with roasted Mediterranean veg, and green veg, like broccoli or spinach. As much soup as you want.

Day two: Potato day
You can eat one 227g baked potato (served without butter), and choose any types of veg to make up your meals (especially dark green, leafy ones). Have fruit for breakfast. Unlimited soup as before.

Day three: Egg day
Have three eggs, singly or together, at any time and as much fruit as you want with meals, eg. a fruit platter for breakfast with a boiled egg, and mixed salad for lunch with omelette. Unlimited soup.

Day four: Bread day
Eat up to four slices and as much skimmed milk as you want. Try toast and latte for breakfast, with fruit. This is to give you protein, calcium and potassium to lessen cravings for sweet and fatty foods. Unlimited soup.

Day five: Meat day
About 100g a serving and try to make it red meat for the iron - eg. grilled steak, lean burgers or cold roast beef or lamb. Have with salad or veg. Drink plenty of water. Have fruit for breakfast. Unlimited soup.

Day six and seven: Days off!
Have a break from everything - indulge a bit, drink alcohol (in moderation).

For future weeks
Follow the diet for three days a week, choosing your favourite days.

No tinned!
Don't just buy tinned vegetable soup - the sodium content is through the roof and they often don't contain many vegetables. And many vegetable soups contain potatoes, which are high in starch and have a high GI. Leave them out as your goal is to lose weight!