We all love soups. They are simply mouth watering!! Soups are highly nutritious and have been included as an important part of diet since long . They can be easily prepared and with any ingredients of your choice. They can be taken anytime , be it the day or night, summer or winter!! But in winters they are a delight. Soups have numerous health benefits too.
1. Weight loss
Soups are light and slimming too! provided they are not loaded with heavy creams and butter. They certainly help to burn fat and can be added easily in weight loss regimen. They can be taken anytime but personally… I love them at night in dinner.
2. Wholesome food
Soups are quite nourishing. They are packed with nutrients. Vitamins, minerals and proteins can be obtained from them in fair amounts if the right type of ingredients are used. You can go for mixed vegetable soup or mushroom and corn soup.
3. Roughage and water
The base of any soup is water. A good amount of water is added during its preparation. Hence soup keeps you hydrated and saturated. It also provides ample of roughage. Roughage adds to the fiber content which cleans the gut and improves digestion. I love to add cabbage , carrots ,celery or asparagus…what would you prefer!
4.Easily digestible
Soups are a good way of consuming veggies in an easily digestible form. Cooking breaks down its components and the herbs and spices makes soups easy to digest.
5. Keeps you cozy
Soups are warming and comforting. They are simply soul soothing!! “Winter is the time for comfort,for good food and warmth.” – Edith Sitwell
6. Minimum calories
Soups are minimum on calorie count. The number of ingredients is less and has high water content. Cabbage soup , tomato soup, minestrone,green beans soup, carrot soup and vegetable soup are a good option to be considered.
7. Soups are satisfying
They keep you satiated. You feel full for a long time. Thick soups tend to cause the stomach to expand a bit more so you feel satisfied for a long time…and finally help in weight loss.
8. Immunity booster
Soups boost your immunity. They contain disease fighting nutrients. Tomato soup is a good example. Otherwise also, lemon juice (which is an excellent source of vit. C) can be added to any soup, enhancing not only taste buds but also your immunity. Soups, especially chicken soup gives you relief from sore throat and stuffy nose. It helps in clearing nasal passage.
9. Bone strengthening
I think one of the best way to strengthen your bones is to take bone broth as it provides calcium and vitamins in good amounts. It can be made exclusively from mutton or a mix of beef and chicken bones. The bones should be cooked on a low flame.
10. Superfood for heart
They do are!! Soups are light,if prepared without any heavy creams, canned vegetables or thickening agents,they are wonderful for heart. They are a superfood loaded with proteins, minerals, vitamins and fiber. Try garlic vegetable soup, carrot and mushroom soup, lentil soup and pumpkin soup.
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