Soup, soup and its benefits

Winter time is usually associated with illnesses like colds and flu. We tend to consume vitamins and other dietary supplements which we believe will protect us from these on-off illnesses. However, most of us will still end up with some form of flu and cold symptoms during the winter months.

Soup consumption has been known to be a traditional remedy for such illnesses in the olden days from the European continent to the east such as China, Korea & Japan. This practice has been documented from as long back as 4000 years back, as a soothing remedy especially during time of sickness and the winter season.

So, why is Soup good for you when you are sick? And its health benefits…

Dating back to thousands of years of history, soup has been one of the staple diets in our meals. There’s no doubt that soup is so good for you because of its nutritional benefits. Research has shown that the ingredients in most soup can help the body boost its immune system and also, a healthy soup provides an easy way to digest the nutrients we need, especially when we are sick. Soup is also widely known as a ‘comfort food’ in most eastern countries, especially to be taken when we are sick. The ease of our digestive systems absorbing the nutrients that soups offer helps in faster recovery from sickness and discomforts.