You Should Eat More Soup: 5 Reasons Why

Yuliya Poe • December 15, 2022

Whether you are sipping warm chicken broth or stirring beef and veggie stew on a snowy day, there’s something undeniably comforting about soup. So warm. So filling. So wholesome. Soup is so good for you and offer these five benefits:

1. Soups are nutritious

When soup is made from scratch, it retains whatever nutrients are in the ingredients. You’re getting all the goodness of bone stock (including collagen-packed gelatin) and veggie broth. Most soups meet your daily quota for veggies as well. Soup is a natural and healthy option that can be prepared in various ways; with vegetables, meat, chicken or even legumes and rice. The way soup is prepared helps preserve the nutritional value in the broth even after cooking, making it high in vitamins, minerals and proteins.

2. Soups are hydrating

During the winter chill, it’s not uncommon to drink less than you need. But while you may not be hot and sweaty, you still lose fluid through daily activities. Since soups are mostly liquid, they’re a great way to stay hydrated and full, and a high quantity of water in soup help nourish your body cells and keep your skin fresh.

3. Soups are loaded with healthy fibers

Some soups, high in fiber such as vegetable soup and legumes, help keep your digestive system healthy and prevent bloating and constipation.

Lentil soup contains 4-5 grams of fiber per serving (cup)
Vegetable soup contains 3-4 grams of fiber per serving (cup)

4. Soups might keep the sniffles away

Soups can help you stave off cold and flu, and they’re a great antidote for times when you are sick, too! Most soups are loaded with disease-fighting nutrients. In fact, chicken soup in particular can help prevent the common cold, especially if it is loaded with fresh garlic, onions, celery and carrots. (They all contain powerful immune-boosting chemicals.) A bonus: the hot liquid helps soothe a sore throat. Vegetable soup is a great way to boost your overall health and support your immune system. Take tomato soup, for instance. It’s brimming with disease-fighting antioxidants like flavonoids, lycopene, and vitamins C and E.

5. Soups can support healthy weight loss

Soups can be slimming because they give a sense of satisfaction and as a result help people eat less. They are filling, which could curb snack cravings. All that broth is like drinking a glass of water with your meal. It’s hydrating and satisfying. Warm, lovely, has a smooth taste and is easy to digest! Soups are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that your body needs

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Black Bean Burgers: A Tasty and Nutritious Option for a Meatless Meal

By Yuliya Poe • March 20, 2023

With nearly every food you can think of, there is a point where too much of a good thing can start to be bad. With black beans, it is hard to hit this point! These tasty, nutritious legumes are a popular vegetarian and vegan alternative to traditional beef burgers and is a great option for people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, as well as those who have dietary restrictions or preferences. They can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, making them a versatile and inclusive choice for many people. Here are a few reasons why black bean burgers are considered good:

You Should Eat More Avocado: 5 Reasons Why

By Yuliya Poe • February 11, 2023

Let's be real: we are in a love affair with avocados here at Main Street Daily Grind! We love them on our Avocado Toast with Lox or Balsamic Glaze, on our Black Bean Burger Sandwiches and Avocado Burritos, stirred in smoothies, and added to our Garden Salads. The avocado is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available! They are among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium among all fruits and this nutrition profile makes it a worthy Superfood. 1. Avocados are sources of good-for-you fatty acids This superfood is a high fat food with over half of its fat content coming from monounsaturated fat. While oils and fat may sound like something to shy away from in a healthy diet, the avocado’s nutrient richness comes from its healthy monounsaturated fat, which is one of its biggest Superfood health claims. Yes, there are healthy oils and fats and are known as “good” fats. They help with things like decreasing inflammation, assisting with weight control, and reducing the risk of heart disease. The only food that can be compared in monounsaturated fat content is the olive.

Mac and cheese, America's ultimate comfort food, gets a delicious new spin!

By Yuliya Poe • February 4, 2023

You know it, you love it, and you’ve probably eaten it at every family get together. Yep, we’re talking about Mac and Cheese.

Give QUICHE a chance!

By Yuliya Poe • January 7, 2023

Quiche is a savory, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savory custard with cheese, meat, seafood, and/or vegetables. Although quiche is known as a dish of classic French cuisine, the classic French Quiche actually originated in Germany, in the medieval kingdom of Lothringen, which was under German rule and renamed Lorraine when it came under French control – TADA!!! Quiche Lorraine.