Soup Not Only Tastes Good this Time of Year but is Good for Us!

 

While many of us love a tasty, fresh salad in the heat of summer, there is nothing more satisfying than a hearty bowl of hot soup on a cold winter day. Moreover nutritional experts say soup is a good way to add more vegetables to our diet as well as help keep us hydrated during the dry winter air.

Soup also can help us lose weight by making us feel much fuller, and thus not consuming as many other calories during the meal. Thick soups even take more time to empty out of our stomachs so we will feel fuller for a longer period of time.

In addition the old adage about eating chicken soup when we are sick actually has been backed up by studies that show eating a bowl of chicken soup may help clear nasal congestion and offers a mild anti-inflammatory effect that lessens cold symptoms. It is great comfort food and can be soothing to an upset stomach or a good choice for anyone with chewing problems.

However be sure to watch out for the high sodium content in many canned soups, and if salt is a problem, choose a sodium-reduced option. If you are making your own soup, you can use water or low-sodium broth. Experts say eating a bowl of soup also requires mindfulness as you get the chance to savor the flavors as you slowly sip it rather than gulping it down as it is all too easy to do with other types of foods.

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