3 Health Benefits of Soup
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by Health Tips
Daily Health Tips update for December 20, 2011:
Soups are often forgotten as a diet staple. In some cases, they have become high calorie, cream laden entrees. But broth based soups filled with vegetables and beans can provide a delicious, vitamin-rich meal. Check out these other benefits below:
Nutrition:
Adding vegetables to a soup can get you your minimum serving amount per day. You can chop hearty veggies and add them to your soup, and use pureed veggies like sweet potatoes or squash to add flavor and texture to your broth.
Weight:
Consuming broth based soup before a meal can give you a feeling of satiety and reduce the amount of food you eat during your main meal.
Easy:
Soup is quick and easy to prepare, and being able to add what you want to soup makes it perfect for even picky eaters! You can add all your ingredients to a slow cooker and have it ready to eat.
Source: Livestrong
