Everyone no doubt has fond childhood memories of eating mom’s
homemade soups after a day full of sledding or ice skating. Now that winter
temperatures have set in, it would be a good time to consider the benefits of
adding to soups to your weekly diet. In addition to their savory aroma, soups
offer many noteworthy health and diet benefits.
Low in Calories
Vegetable-based soups or broth-style soups are a great
option for calorie counters as they are rich in nutrients while low in energy
density, which means that a bowl of soup offers lots of nutrients and minerals
but relatively few calories.
Fills You Up
Studies have proven that diners who consume a low calorie
vegetable-based soup prior to their entrée, consume up to 20% less calories at
a lunch or dinner. Adding a cup or bowl of soup to your meal fills you up so
you eat less.
More Nutritious
Nutrients found in vegetables include water soluble vitamins
such as vitamin B, C, and K, as well as dietary fiber and a range of minerals.
The nutrients found in the soup vegetables get absorbed into the soup stock
ensuring that the nutrients get absorbed in your digestive system.
Easy to Prepare
Unlike many other meals, soups are relatively easy to
prepare whether you’re starting from scratch, using a mix or opening a
container of pre-made soup. Soups also keep well when secured properly in your
refrigerator or freezer.
Home-made soups are generally the best tasting option. If
you are using a pre-made soup mix look for varieties that less than 20 grams of
carbohydrates and less than 800 mg of sodium. Happy soup making.
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