Is soup good for you? Ask the ancient Greeks.
During the Greek Olympics, every athlete brings a goat or calf to the temple of Zeus for the rituals. These animals were killed and cooked in a huge pot.
The meat was distributed to the non-athletes present while the soup was given to the athletes to increase their strength.
Since the time of ancient Greece, man has discovered that boiling meat and vegetables in water cause their nutrients to be released into the water.
The body can then absorb and assimilate these nutrients quickly without having to digest and break down the meat and vegetables. An ideal way to obtain loads of nutrients minus the calories!
Chicken SoupThe Hero Against Flu And Colds
There is something comforting about a bowl of chicken soup.
It�s not just the Chinese who likes to use chicken to make soup, many cultures have also recognized its efficacy, especially for colds and flu.
Chicken soup relieves coughs and sore throats because the gentle heat from the soup improves blood circulation near the throat and windpipe.
It also helps eliminate any bacteria or viruses entering the system through the throat and windpipe. The chicken and any vegetables used also provide much needed supplements to boost the immunity system.
Bone SoupFight Against Aging And Osteoporosis
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to shrink with age?
It�s a sign of aging and osteoporosis. The bones become thin and compressed under pressure, resulting in the loss of height. As people age, they face greater risks of osteoporosis, especially ladies who seldom exercise or do strength training.
Soups made from bones contain calcium ions, which is easily absorbed by the body. I mean, we cannot possibly eat bones, so bone soups are the next best thing. Anyway, I�m sure drinking soups is more enjoyable than taking calcium supplements.
Bone soups will also contains collagen, proteins, fats and natural salt. All these enhance micro-circulation. Better micro-circulation means better cell production. Better cell production means delayed aging.
The Chinese usually use pork bones to make bone stock soups. But chicken carcass is also a good choice. Just make sure the fats are trimmed off.
Vegetable SoupThe Natural DetoxifierAlkalinity
The body has a natural and constant detoxifying process to detoxify and transport toxins via the bloodstream to the kidneys and liver to be eliminated.
Blood must be slightly alkaline in ph in order to eliminate toxins well. And vegetable soups are supposed to help to maintain that weak alkaline ph.
Constipation
Constipation traps toxins in the body. An important part of a detoxification program is to ensure good bowel movements.
People suffering from constipation can consume large amount of soluble fibre through vegetable soups, which helps bowel movements. I think this is a better natural alternative to taking laxatives.
Cholesterol
Research has also shown that certain vegetable fibre stabilize the ratio of blood lipids and cholesterol. Good news for people with high cholesterol caused by high-fat diets!
Dieting
People on diets to control their weight can also try vegetable soups between meals especially when hunger pangs strike. Besides relieving hunger pangs, it provides more nutrients, eliminate toxins and excess fats from the body.
I have personally experienced weight loss after drinking soups. Read my story.
Soups are ideal for the elderly
The elderly has significantly lower metabolic rate and their bodies do not absorb nutrients as well as before. They should have lighter meals consisting of good proteins and complex carbohydrates.
Does that conjure up images of bland boring food?
It doesn�t have to be that way...
Ingredients such as chinese mushrooms (fresh or dried), chinese wolfberries, red dates, chinese angelica root, and astragalus add complexity and interest to chinese soups and are ideal for the elderly. They are easy to make too!
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