Why eating soup proves beneficial: Advice from dietitians
Is it harmful to eat soup every day? (photo: Freepik)
All parents used to say that soup is very healthy in childhood. This is actually true. However, it's worth knowing what will happen to your body if you eat soup every day, according to Еatthis.
Soup nourishes the body
Dietitians from the USA have explained that soup satiates the body, and this is due to the water and broth used in making the soup. Starting a meal with soup will help you feel full and prevent overeating during the main course.
In other words, having soup for dinner is filling and low in calories. However, this is only true if you prepare the right kind of soup. This means one that doesn't contain ingredients that are harmful to your figure.
The ideal composition includes vegetables, legumes, and lean meat.
More nutrients
Soup can be an excellent source of nutrients, especially when based on broth. When we skip pureed soups and prepare broths with vegetables or legumes, we can get nutrients and fiber without a large number of calories.
You can also prepare soup in a multi-cooker, making it even more nutritious.
You can get a lot of saturated fats
Experts say that we're talking about soups and cream-based soups.
Cream or heavy cream contains a high amount of saturated fats, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases if consumed frequently.
A lot of salt
Along with the high content of saturated fats, these soups also typically contain a lot of salt. We're talking about instant store-bought soups, canned soups, or soups in bricks.
Additionally, dietitians recommend drinking a substantial amount of water along with them.
What will happen if you never eat soup
Not eating hot soup can be detrimental to your health. The basis of any soup is the broth, and it helps to soften the mechanical action of solid food on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.
Vegetables also contain fiber, which significantly improves intestinal peristalsis. This ensures that waste is regularly removed from the body. If you don't include soup in your daily diet, the risk of bloating and constipation can increase.
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