Nutrition Tip of the Week

Soup – It’s What’s Before Dinner

Did you know that soup could help you shed unwanted pounds? Studies have shown that soup-eaters tend to be less hungry throughout the day, consume fewer calories at meals, and weigh less than non-soup eaters. In addition, a number of other studies have found that consuming broth or tomato-based soups prior to a meal, especially those chock full of chunky vegetables, can help increase the “fill factor” of a meal,” meaning soup can help satisfy hunger with fewer calories consumed. Include a 100-125 calorie (read your food labels) soup appetizer for lunch and dinner daily and you are likely to consume about 100 fewer calories at that meal, or based on studies, 400 calories less per day for women, and still feel full all day.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Melinda Safir, R.D. Melinda specializes in weight management as well as preventive and cardiovascular nutrition and wellness. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.