It's not hard to see why a bowl of hot soup ranks as one of our favorite meals. Undoubtedly, not many people care about the nutritional value of such a meal, but if we are honest, we indulge in it for the taste. But aside from the tasty propensity, soup isn't always something that can be considered nutritious or healthy. We all know that too much of anything is never good for us, especially when it comes to our health and well-being. In that regard, soup can usually contain an excessive amount of sodium. Such a meal should be limited to once or twice a month.
Misconceptions are common and often due to the lack of proper information being consumed. For example, something generally considered healthy, such as tomato or mushroom soup, may actually contain 3840 mg and 5723 mg of sodium, respectively. In comparison, our recommended intake is about 2,000 mg per day or 1 teaspoon of salt.
In addition, the ingredients you choose to cook in the stock will also affect its nutritional value. It's about making the right choice.
Another thing you can do is chew slowly. There is no point in swallowing your food only to regret it later. Eating slowly will also make you feel full faster and prevent overeating.
Who doesn't love soup? It's available in a variety of tasty flavors, it's comfort food, whether you're sick or healthy, it's convenient – you can make it yourself or order it from just about any restaurant. The list continues. There is even something called a "soup diet" for people who want to lose weight!
Soup diets have been around for a while and are often synonymous with weight loss aspirations, but it's not just one diet in itself. Some advocate consuming only soup and for others soup is the base to which other ingredients are added, such as vegetables for example. Over the years, the practice of soup diets gained traction and today we have things like keto soup, paleo soup, vegetarian soup, and bean-based soup. Following a soup diet can help a person stay full. However, there is no significant evidence that a soup-only diet can support long-term weight loss or control. Soup diets generally lack a balanced diet and as such are not ideal for maintaining weight loss.
Soup diets come in different forms and are largely unique in their own way.
Cabbage soup diet is a popular dietary habit and has been around since the 1980s. People who follow this diet consume it over a period of seven days, sticking to a specific recipe with the aim of losing weight towards the end. In addition, a person may also consume other foods such as fruits, vegetables, and skim milk.
The intent behind the seven days is to facilitate weight loss and also to serve as a starting platform for a longer term diet plan. The cabbage soup diet is also known by other names, such as the Sacred Heart Hospital Diet or the Mayo Clinic Diet. Its origins are not definitive and there are some running myths, including that it is being developed to help patients lose weight quickly before heart surgery, although the said hospitals have denied these claims.
Cabbage contains large amounts of vitamin C and is, among other things, a remedy for stomach ulcers. The truth about cabbage is that it should not be consumed throughout the day. It not only has a revitalizing effect, but also a draining effect. Essentially a winter product, often prepared incorrectly. It should be steamed and not boiled in water. There are discussions about whether it should be eaten raw, but a downside to this is that it can cause digestive problems like other certain vegetables.
A bowl of vegetable stock is just what you need for some comfort. It's easy on the stomach and more than just pleasing to the palate. Ideally, vegetables should be steamed and water should not be added until tender, along with any spices. An adequate and well-prepared vegetable contains antioxidants, vital minerals and anti-inflammatory properties that are good for health, including aiding in weight loss.
You can enjoy any soup, provided you are a little more aware of what goes into it. Unhealthy foods generally taste good, but that satisfaction is temporary and can harm your health. Make the right choice and you will enjoy that soup to the fullest.
We are all influenced by our senses and one of them is the sense of taste. A good meal is because it fills you up and it's delicious! Yet we are so concerned about taste that we forget what is really good for us, which is that food is nutritious and generally healthy!
