National Soup Month

Oh, there are a million ways to enjoy soup! And now there is another reason to do so. January is National Soup Month. Perfect isn’t it because nothing drives away those chilly winter blues like a hot bowl of your favorite soup. And it’s nutritious too! So, go ahead, indulge and get souped-up on soup this month.

They say that chicken soup is like penicillin when you have a cold or seasonal flu. Now science confirms that it is in fact true! There is a reason why you felt better after your mother or grandmother made you chicken soup when you were fighting an illness.

Chicken soup appears to help fight colds, according to several studies. The chicken and broth itself has protein, which is important for keeping your body strong because it is weakened when you are sick. Often when you feel under the weather, you don’t have much of an appetite, and chicken soup is the perfect thing to consume when you need nutrients but don’t feel up to eating much. 

Hot soup helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus so you can better cough it up. The compounds found in onions and garlic found in chicken soup also play a part in getting rid of congestion. In addition, research shows it may have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease symptoms. Garlic and onions are at the rescue again – they are both high in antioxidants, which play a key role in helping your body heal!

Next time you are feeling sick, or even just chilly during the cold winter, have a nice hot bowl of chicken soup! Private Home Health Care knows that it will do just the trick!