Are soups healthy for you? Yes, they are! Here are five reasons why:
Reason 1.
Plant-based soups can easily become a nutrition powerhouse and enrich your diet with important micronutrients – vitamins and minerals – as well as anti-oxidants to reduce inflammation, improve digestive health, and slow down aging processes. While cooked soups aren’t usually high in vitamin C because it is a heat-sensitive vitamin, they do provide plenty of other nutrients like heart healthy folate, potassium, selenium, and beta-carotene that’s essential for skin radiance. Try my Bonn Veggie Detox or Green Kale & Coconut recipes that are antioxidant rich and low in calories keeping you looking and feeling your best.
Reason 2.
Soups are filling and can meet your nutritional needs in one go. You can get carbs from starchy vegetables like pumpkin and carrots, protein from beans, lentils, and free-range chicken, and fats from avocados, nuts, and healthy oils. Yes, always add healthy fats as they can actually boost your heart health, smooth out wrinkles, and help your body absorb essential vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. Try my Cauliflower & Cashew or Roasted Pumpkin Spice recipes which are super easy to make and can be served as a wholesome meal, meaning less time spent in the kitchen, and more time enjoying your day.
Reason 3.
Soups can add up to your hydration levels. Fresh produce that you put in soups in general is hydrating, and when you pair vegetables with broths and stocks that are liquid, that contributes to your overall fluid intake. Try my Silky Zucchini Delish, Smooth Asparagus, or Broccoli & Pea recipes to keep up with recommended liquid intake in the most delicious way.
Reason 4.
Soups – especially ones with flavorful, immune-boosting spices like cumin, ginger, coriander, and turmeric – can soothe and comfort your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and calm your mind. Just like warming you up on a cold day, soups can keep you cozy and snag if your spirit needs some extra comforting any time of the year. Try my aromatic Carrot Ginger & Yum or Turmeric & Lentil Immunity and notice how your cells and senses are nourished by mother’s nature herself.
Reason 5.
In the Fall and early winter soups – particularly those with healthy root vegetables – offer medicinal qualities of balancing dryness in the air with soothing and comforting energy, and natural sweetness. Try my Russian Beauty Beet or Creamy Celearic & Fennel and stay healthy and well-cared for through the cold months of the year.