Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You're Sick?

Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You're Sick?

  • Cold and flu season is here, so you'll want to have plenty of chicken soup on hand. But does chicken soup really help when you're sick?
  • Turns out, it can - chicken soup can help reduce inflammation, which can lead to a stuffy or runny nose.
  • It's also packed with protein and nutrients that can help the body fight off infection.
  • Finally, the meaty taste (also known as 'umami' - can help improve appetite and digestion.
  • The practice of treating a sickness with chicken soup actually goes back thousands of years and spans many different cultures, including the Roman empire and ancient China.
  • Do you eat chicken soup when you're sick? What are some other 'comfort foods' you eat when you're under the weather?
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