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“Chicken soup is very good for colds”
During the interview, Dr. Xand Van Tulleken emphasizes the importance of rest and hydration, essential for treating a cold. This is why he recommends preparing warming drinks at home based on “lemon, ginger and honey”as well as a delicious chicken soup. “ (…) there is evidence that chicken soup is very good for colds, and of course, chicken soup is generally excellent if you prepare it correctly”explains the doctor.
“It could help clear mucus from the respiratory tract”
The benefits of chicken soup on cold symptoms were also highlighted in a previous episode of the show BBC Morning Live by Dr. Duke. “Chicken soup has also been the subject of considerable research. Studies suggest that it can help clear mucus from the airways. Homemade chicken soup is considered more effective than store-bought versions”he declared.
Use broth instead of cream
In order for chicken soup to have better health benefits, Debbie Krivitsky, director of nutrition at Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiovascular Centeraffiliated with Harvard, recommends using stock in place of cream and if possible broth “low sodium containing between 140 and 200 milligrams of sodium per serving”.
Finally for a quick option, Debbie Krivitsky advises using “pre-cooked chicken that you can just cut up and throw in the pan.”
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