Everybody’s Souping- But Why?

Everybody’s Souping- But Why?

Every culture has a healthy soup. The Chinese have the Napa Cabbage Soup which is heavy in antioxidants, while a broccoli broth from India gives you a vitamin C boost. Now there is a new trend taking the health community by storm – it’s called ‘souping’. There are many ways to stay healthy in your 40s and souping is one of them. How can you incorporate souping into a balanced diet? Will eating soup help you lose weight?

What is souping?

A 2007 study followed 2,000 30-to-49-year-olds over a period of 15 years. The research found that people who regularly seek ways to stay healthy lived much longer lives. Taking care of your diet is one such way to stay healthy, especially when you are over 40. Souping is a way to eat wholesome foods, lose weight and be healthy. Combining vitamin-rich ingredients together is the heart of souping. Souping is safer than other diets because it is healthy- full of vitamins, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Souping is not starvation, rationing or an extreme diet- it is a safe and delicious way to add more vegetables to your weekly menu.

Ancient ideas and their modern health benefits

Chicken soup has been proven to be ‘good for the soul’. Linked with nurturing and containing anti-inflammatory properties, this soup is a proven winner. The soupers of today rely on similar success from other recipes. For instance, eating vegetable soup every other day can actually fight cell damage. This is largely due to the increase in vitamin intake. Moreover, this type of soup is a powerful tool in weight loss. When the soup is used to abate hunger, weight loss has been seen to increase by 50%.

Easy steps to improve health

Eating soup is more beneficial to weight loss than drinking water before or during eating. When water is added to vegetables, the enriched and nutritious liquid slows down gastric emptying. This is important in your 40s because a healthy delay in gastric emptying makes you feel fuller for longer and reduces bloating. Incorporating soup into your diet can be as simple as having a soup course before your main meal. Conversely you could eat soup as your main meal – however, it is recommended that you limit this to three days a week.

We have long known the benefits of combining fruit with water to combat bloating and to assist in the detoxing process. Souping is proving just as beneficial. It is not starvation or deprivation – it is one of the best ways to improve your health while eating sensibly. Souping is a technique that gives your body the boost that it needs to continue to stay healthy, an important consideration for anyone looking to live well in their 40s.