2012 Resolution - #15 Eat soup for weight loss

2012 RESOLUTION

#15  Eat soup for weight loss

Eating soup can help you lose weight by increasing fiber and curbing your appetite. Among the most diets for weight loss, soup diet is rightfully one of the best and most effective.

There are different soups for weight loss. The most common among them is the tomato soup, avocado, corn, onion soup, etc.

Here are some smart tips on eating soup for weight loss:

• Vegetable soup is virtually an ideal appetizer to help you lose weight. Most varieties contain 100 calories or less per serving. Plus, vegetables contain lots of fiber, which helps you feel full (and thereby prevent overeating) when you consume it before your meal.
• To make pre-prepared soups heartier and even more nutritious add frozen or canned vegetables or beans. Remember, additional fiber will help you feel fuller longer.
• Choose tomato- or broth-based soups often. If you're really in the mood for a creamy variety, use water or fat-free evaporated milk instead of whole milk during preparation. Check for reduced-fat versions.

What soups are the best for weight loss:

1. Mushroom and barley soup. This low-cal soup features plenty of vegetables as well as barley to make a hearty meal that will fill you up, not out.
2. Lumberjackie soup. Vegan-friendly and easy to make. This soup calls for a hodge-podge of vegetables that's packed with antioxidants and minerals. Just throw the ingredients into your crockpot, let it cook, and you're done!
3. Carrot and tomato soup.
4. Chicken, zucchini and potato soup.. For the days when you want more than a snack. The chicken and potatoes will help fill you up, while the zucchinis provide a serving of veggies.
5. Onion, celery, cabbage soup.

Skip the canned versions, which are packed with sodium, instead use home made soup.