Soupologie

The unsung Hero of the health world. Soup has just become a whole lot more interesting. It’s getting cold outside  and this Soup-erfood is here to help us get through it the healthiest way.

Soup is a wonderful food. It is comforting, easy to prepare, and filling. It can warm the chill of a cool winter day and fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma, Soup offer the perfect opportunity to let you creative culinary juices run wild. “They provide a great chance to try things that you normally don’t like. Try adding kidney beans, nuts etc. or something you already have but aren’t sure what to do with.  The fact that so much can go into a soup means that it’s a chance to use healthy ingredients that you normally wouldn’t think about having.

Eating soup can slow your rate of calorie consumption, because it takes a relatively long time to consume and that gives your brain some time to register fullness. So, soup may be a component of a successful weight loss program, not because of some magical fat-burning properties, but simply because it may help you limit the amount of food that you consume.

The most healthful, nutrient-dense soups are those that use a basic broth/stock, a lean protein source (lean meat, fish, or beans/legumes), and a variety of vegetables. Limit cream-based soups, or cheese-topped soups, which are calorie-laden and are not considered as healthful.

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