Nutritionist reveals the secret of chicken broth for colds

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Chicken soup, tea with lemon, milk with honey and other anti-cold dishes are very popular among people who trust such folk remedies. Chicken broth is truly useful and nutritious, it improves appetite, has a beneficial effect on the stomach and normalizes digestion.

Associate Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Dayton, Colby Teman, notes that the positive effect of chicken soup on a sick person is explained by the special taste of the dish. It consists of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. The amino acid glutamate is found in foods with the so-called umami taste. It is present not only in poultry, but also in cheese, mushrooms and even soy sauce.

According to the nutritionist, many of his patients with diseases of the upper respiratory tract often refuse to eat or begin to eat less. But in the absence of nutrition, the body will not receive either useful trace elements or strength to fight infection. When patients are given chicken broth, their mood and appetite improve. This is the main secret of this dish.

In addition, the umami taste in chicken soup increases appetite, promotes proper absorption of nutrients, and adjusts the digestive tract to quickly and easily digest protein. This helps to relieve discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract, because with some respiratory diseases, patients face digestive disorders.

New studies prove the benefits of chicken broth in combating inflammatory processes in the body. The ingredients of the dish reduce the number of white blood cells that enter the inflamed tissues. This also contributes to a quick and effective recovery.

The nutritionist advised using natural soups with chicken broth and vegetables, rather than canned analogues of this dish. This way the body will receive more nutrients while fighting the virus.

Even the process of consuming such a soup in itself has a beneficial effect on the respiratory tract, because the warm liquid and inhalation of vapors help loosen thick mucus and relax the sinuses. You can add natural spices and herbs to the dish, which will also saturate the body with vitamins and trace elements.

Homemade soup with chicken broth will be an ideal addition to antiviral drugs. You should not think that in case of flu or pneumonia, chicken soup alone will cure you. But it will help restore the immune system and reduce inflammation.

But lemons and honey, contrary to popular belief, are ineffective for respiratory diseases. People mostly use both ingredients for taste. To get a clear effect from the vitamin C contained in lemon or the trace elements in honey, you need to eat a large amount of these products.