We all associate the Fall/Winter season with the cold/flu season. And while washing your hands and staying rested will do a lot to keep you healthy there is one old-fashioned treatment that is found all over the world – SOUP!
Many common ingredients in soup are loaded with healing properties. Garlic and onions have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Thyme has drying effects that can help lessen congestion. The broth itself can be loaded with calcium and other minerals depending on the base. In a spicier broth cayenne and turmeric or curry can all offer increased circulation and pain reduction, as well as helping to clear nasal congestion.
Soups are easy to digest and a warm meal in the winter is always tasty, whether you are sick or not!
And here the Mighty Boosh sing a song dedicated to soup! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xDKt82kgzY
We are in the midst of running a national demo campaign at Whole Foods for Pacific Natural Foods which has gotten us all in the mood for some comforting and yummy soups. Check out Pacific Foods comprehensive line of soups from classic tomato to broths to hearty soups like corn chowder.
You can check out their entire line of soups on their website by clicking below:
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ReplyDeleteI just made butternut squash soup at home with cream and homemade croutons- YUM!
ReplyDeleteI use Pacific Foods' Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato as a base for my tomato sauces...it's my secret weapon! As for when I am sick, lentil soup and Vietnamese soup is what I crave!
ReplyDeleteMmm, soup is so comforting to eat! I love to slice up fresh veggies in Pacific Food's Organic Free Range Low Soduim Chicken broth. Easy, fast, fresh dinner! Great for entertaining Dairy and Gluten free friends- it's a no-brainer!
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