3 Reasons to Eat Soup

It’s wintertime and while most parts of the country are feeling the cold, it feels like summer in Southern California. But that does not mean you should pass on eating soup—even though it’s traditionally thought of as a food for the cold season, soup has so many benefits, you should incorporate it into your diet all year long—especially when you’re striving for success with weight loss programs.

If you’re wondering why our medical weight loss clinics promote eating soup, read on for three excellent reasons to add it into your meal plan.

1. It satiates. Soup can be very filling and help you stay on course with weight loss programs and diets. Studies show that when dieters start their meal with soup, they consume significantly less calories throughout the entire meal than those who don’t. It fills you up with typically less calories than other foods, so it’s a great way to prevent overeating and taking in too many calories from the other foods that make up the meal.
   
   
2. It’s easy to prepare. All you need is a light broth, pan, knife and cutting board to make most soups and they typically take very little time to prepare. In addition, they’re quick, convenient and require little cleanup.
   
   
3. It’s an excellent way to get your veggies. When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important to eat lots of vegetables for their nutrients and fiber content, which helps you stay fuller longer and promotes healthy digestion. To switch it up from eating raw vegetables, you can toss your favorites into soup. Anything can taste good in soup—from traditional choices such as beans, carrots and leeks to corn, peas, zucchini and potatoes. You can even add the chopped leafy vegetables our medical weight loss clinics promote getting into your diet, such as spinach and kale.

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