There’s nothing more nostalgic than the delicious smell of
your grandmothers homemade soup simmering on the stove top, especially if you
feel yourself coming down with a cold!
Unfortunately, I have found myself rather under the weather
this weekend, and all I can think about is chicken noodle soup! I mean, it is pretty
much the international meal for sick people, and whether it’s homemade or
Campbells, the medicinal and psychological effects of chicken noodle soup are
real.
Many people believe that chicken noodle soup has few physical
properties that cause you to feel better, but this is far from the truth. Chicken
soup is actually a health food. Chicken is an anti-inflammatory that can help relieve
some of the miserable effects of the flu and some colds. Another factor that makes
chicken noodle soup so good for you is the broth as it can help keep you
hydrated and restore some of the liquids you could have lost while you were
sick. The heat from any soup can also clear up congestion that occurs in your sinuses
while you're sick.
But aside from all of the health benefits of chicken noodle
soup, I personally believe it’s the psychological aspects of chicken noodle
soup that make it so wonderful.
Just take a minute to imagine the taste of chicken noodle
soup when you're not feeling your best…
…The taste of chicken that has been so carefully prepared by
your mother. The carrots, celery, and onions that have become soft after being boiled
in the sweet chicken broth. The egg noodles that practically dissolve in your
mouth on your first spoonful. The warm broth as it seeps down your throat and
heats your entire body from the inside out…
I mean, it’s no wonder why it’s called
Chicken Soup for the Soul! The soup reminds you of how it feels to be taken
care of when you're sick, and it revives memories of eating something so
lovingly prepared by a parent!
Whether you're a believer in the
miracles of chicken noodle or not, next time you're feeling a cold coming on,
sit down to a nice, hot bowl of chicken noodle soup and let it do its thing!
And I think I'm going to go and
have some now!
I agree with what you said about chicken soup not only being something that physically makes you feel better, but it also makes you psychologically feel better. Just thinking about a delicious homemade meal makes me feel good. The thought and love that goes into making the perfect meal from scratch is insurmountable. So thank you for reminding of all the love and passion that goes into a good bowl of soup, and the luxury it is to have a parent that is able to treat you so well when you are sick. And by the way, feel better!
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