Soups have always been given a special place on the dining table, because they form the basis of the daily diet. Recently, however, some nutritionists have disputed the benefits of first courses, arguing that they can be dispensed with.
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Hearing this from experts is rather strange - after all, soup is vital for the human body at any time of the year. It stimulates appetite, saturates and helps the rest of the dishes to be absorbed. In addition, the broth is considered the richest source of vitamins and minerals.
Any first meal gives the body energy and heat, speeds up metabolism and restores fluid balance, which in turn normalizes blood pressure and prevents digestive tract diseases.
Soup is a huge help for those who are trying to lose weight. It does not stretch the stomach, as many believe, but rather reduces its volume, subject to proper use. In order for the weight to gradually decrease, you need to eat the broth at least once a day, limiting the portion to 250-300 g. An ordinary cutlery in this case is better to replace with a tea or dessert spoon.
The energy value of soups is low - even for rich meat soups it is only 75-100 kcal. A lean soup is not even gaining 50.
Vegetarian soups are considered the most useful. They not only contain many useful substances, but also maintain a healthy intestinal microflora, as well as improve its motility.
The benefit of the dish will increase if seasoned with any cereal. Pearl barley, buckwheat, millet and rice soups are rich in dietary fiber, which remove toxins, salts of heavy metals from the body and prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques in the blood.
You can eat broths all year round, but in summer the first course should be light, and in winter - especially rich.