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Your gut health may improve.
“Veggie-packed soup is great for your gut in more ways than one,” saysMaggie Michalczyk, RDN.
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“Adding edamame, tofu cubes, or chicken increases the protein content. "
Certain soups may have medicinal qualities.
Although it is comforting for under-the-weather days, some research supports this soup having anti-inflammatory effects as well.
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You’ll likely consume a serving of antioxidant-rich veggies.
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You might feel full more quickly.
In fact,researchershave found that soup can cause greater fullness than a solid meal.
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you’re able to get more nutrients for fewer calories.
“Broth-based soups are a great bang for your nutritional buck,” she says.
On the other hand, your hunger may not always be satisfied.
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Hoover believes that eating soup with a variety of balanced nutrients is the key to feeling full and satisfied.
“Some soups aren’t very filling if they are missing a main macronutrient (e.g.
protein, complex carb, etc.
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),” she says.
Burak also suggests packing your soups full of nutrient-dense foods to avoid feeling hungry and overeating.
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of oh-so-cheesybroccoli cheddar soupor acreamy clam chowder.
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Unfortunately, this key in of soup can pack a punch when it comes to calories and saturated fat.
Burak suggests consuming broth-based soups instead of cream-based if you want to lower your fat consumption.
You may consume a lot of sodium.
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A previous version of this story was published on February 16, 2021.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.
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