FoodDrink Soups

Soup is one of those foods that has been around for centuries, ever since humans could put a pot over a fire. It's a great way to add whatever ingredients you have to that free "universal solvent" water, in order to draw out flavors and healing qualities, and make a large meal to share with friends or family. What an excellent food! Inexpensive, made from what you have on hand, nutritious and goes a long way.

Canned and Packaged Convenience
Ever since the industrial revolution, when machinery made man's/woman's life easier,
soup has been coming to us in cans and packages, as have other things. Quick and easy to prepare as getting out the electric can opener, and putting into the microwave, it's been the staple in the pantry of the elderly, busy moms, singles, anyone in a hurry or with their hands full. This has added much convenience to our lives, but the question is, has it added to our health and well-being?

Fresher Food, Better Nutrition
I won't bash canned or packaged soups, because they do have their place, probably a much better choice than commercially fried, fast foods. I've had canned and packaged soups that are tasty, enjoyable and surely nutritious. However, let's begin with basic common sense that tells us the fresher our food, the more likely it is to retain most of the nutrition, meant to get into our body. When we make soup at home we can include many wonderful ingredients that add to the nutritional impact the soup has on our entire picture of health.

Ancient Herbs and Spices Protective
Herbs and spices used for literally thousands of years in ancient cultures going back to ancient Hindu, Greek, Roman and Biblical times have tremendous healing properties, now demonstrated through research to be truly protective against colds, flu, diseases such as cancer and heart disease, even to the point of being regenerative.

Natural Organic Ingredients
When we can buy organic ingredients freshly grown in our area, add these herbs and spices, soaked beans (more digestible), unusual grains that contain a full complex of amino acids, let this simmer on the stove, filling our home with its aroma, we discover there is no question that homemade soup is an enriching edition to a healthy lifestyle.

Getting "Hooked" on Homemade
Once we try it we just might get "hooked" as we find it's easier than we think to throw a few healthy fresh foods into a pot with some water and let it simmer till done. We just might start hearing around the house, "Where's my bowl and spoon?"

Cary Ellis, healthy diet and lifestyle expert is author of Vegan/Vegetarian Super Immunity Soup Recipes. Follow regular health tips at her healthy diet blog and find her free soup recipes and videos at her healthy lifestyle site

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