No Ramadan table is without a plate of hot soup, which fasting people prefer to start eating at breakfast. It is the most important choice throughout the holy month.
A hot bowl of soup can give a feeling of fullness and warmth, whether it is a thick, creamy soup or a light broth-based one, due to its richness in essential nutrients.
According to the Eat This Not That website, eating hot soup has many benefits, but there are some reservations that must be taken into account:
A quick feeling of fullness
Nutritionist Laura Burak explains that foods that contain a high percentage of water can give a feeling of fullness faster, noting that “starting the meal with soup or salad, whether it is a large amount of water or low-calorie foods, will provide a feeling of fullness and prevent “Eating large amounts of food,” which means you can consume fewer calories and still feel more satisfied.
Burak advises that the soup plate be full of rich nutrients to avoid feeling hungry and overeating, explaining that you should stick to “eating low-sodium soup, which contains nutritious ingredients such as vegetables, herbs, spices, fiber-rich grains, beans, peas, and lentils.”
Fewer calories
You can get more nutrients for fewer calories, as studies have shown that soup is actually a contributing factor to weight loss and a reduced risk of obesity.
Dr. Burak says that broth-based soup represents a nutritional bargain, especially if it contains vegetables, beans or lentils.
Nutrition expert Dr. Toby Amedor, author of the best-selling book “Cookbook” according to the Wall Street Journal lists, believes that soup has the potential to be a wonderful source of nutrition, explaining that “if the soup dish is based on broth and contains… Lots of vegetables and beans, it’s a great way to eat fibre, antioxidant vitamins A and C, and get potassium.”
Cream and sodium
Experts warn against eating soups that contain cream, which rely on butter and other fat-rich ingredients instead of broth, because they are packed with calories and saturated fats. Many nutritionists agree that when choosing soup, it is important to know that any soup contains cream. It will be high in fat.
“Soups made with heavy cream instead of broth can be calorie bombs, and tend to be high in saturated fat (which is bad for heart health),” says Dr. Burak.
Dr. Amidor agrees, adding that such types of soup can be unhealthy because they contain saturated fats, which “have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially if consumed in large quantities.”
In addition to being high in saturated fat, soup can also contain an excessive amount of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends that the average person consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, but a regular can of chicken soup can actually contain 890 milligrams of sodium per serving.
A healthy option…but
Dr. Burak explains that “although soup can be a healthy option, it can contain high levels of sodium, “especially when purchased ready-made instead of preparing it at home,” and advises that in order to avoid consuming high levels of sodium, one should rely on: Instead of eating soup based on home-made broth.
According to the report, nutritionists agree that making soup at home instead of ordering it in a restaurant or buying ready-made instant packages is always the best option for health. Dr. Amidor adds that if there is an intention to eat a creamy soup, it is better to rely on starchy vegetables when preparing it at home. “Like potatoes or pumpkin.”
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