Why chicken soup is good for you
Chicken soup is therapeutic because it's packed with immune supporting minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, silicon and sulphur.
Have you ever heard your mother tell you that eating chicken soup will cure your cold? Well it’s true.
Strangely enough, chicken soup is exactly what the doctor ordered and there’s nothing better than a hot homemade bowl of mum’s soup. But why is it so good?
Chicken soup is therapeutic because it’s packed with immune supporting minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, silicon and sulphur.
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A warm bowl of chicken soup delivers these nutrients in a form that’s super easy your system to absorb. It has added benefits thanks to the other ingredients including onions, garlic and additional vegetables that add flavour and a healthy dose of phytonutrients – vital for a well-functioning immune system. They can also help to reduce inflammation in the body, which in turn may help to ease the symptoms of a pesky cold.
READ: Chicken noodle soup – a home remedy for the common cold
Chicken soup is a great source of healthy, easily digested calories, with heaps of added nutritional benefits. So grab a bowl, curl up in front of the TV and relax. Allow your body to absorb the goodness.
WATCH: How to make chicken noodle soup
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