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Soup and Weight Loss: A Natural Combo!

By: Gail M. Davis

Don't save a delicious hot bowl of soup for a cold and dreary winter day. If you make soup a regular part of your diet, it can lead to impressive results on the scale!

A Purdue University study led researchers to report that a bowl of soup either before a meal or as a meal could help you consume less calories and feel full longer. Soup, unlike most liquids, has a high satiety effect, comparable in fact, to solid foods. This is one of the reasons why soup is so filling and satisfying.

How would you like to lower your caloric intake by 20%? A study at Penn State found that you could do that, just by eating a bowl of low-calorie soup before your meal. Except for the creamy ones, soups tend to be very healthy and lower in calories than many other choices.

Did you realize that making and eating soup could free up time that you spend in the kitchen? Sure, you might have to do some dicing and chopping to make many soups, but a big pot can be enjoyed for a whole week, or you can freeze a portion of it for a later date!

Squash, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, onions, celery, carrots, and cabbage are all delicious and healthy when added to soup. You could knock out your vegetable requirements of 2-3 cups with a delicious bowl or two. These vegetables are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

A large pot, filled with diced vegetables and low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, can make a delicious appetizer or meal in less than an hour. It takes no culinary skill to make a mouthwatering soup. Tasty, low-calorie recipes abound!

Another wonderful thing about soup is that it is generally packed with fiber. Adults should consume between 25-35 grams each day. Eating soups that are full of vegetables, beans, or whole-grains can get you close to that goal in no time.

Probably the biggest concern that people have about eating soup is the fact that it's usually high in sodium. Most manufacturers now make low-sodium versions of their most popular soups, but making it at home, from scratch, will allow you to control the ingredients.

If you're striving to lose weight, then don't think of soup as seasonal. Make it a part of your daily menu. Remember that there are many cold versions of soup and even soups made from fruit. The varieties are limitless. Shed those pesky pounds while enjoying the healthy benefits of soup!

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Gail M. Davis offers delectable, healthy soup recipes that can be relished year-round. You'll find healthy recipes, lots of easy weight loss tips, and much more throughout her site.

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