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Winter time is usually associated with illnesses like colds and flu. We tend to consume vitamins and other dietary supplements which we believe will protect us from these on-off illnesses. However, most of us will still end up with some form of flu and cold symptoms during the winter months. Soup consumption has been known to be a traditional remedy for such illnesses in the olden days from the European continent to the east such as China, Korea & Japan. This practice has been documented from as long back as 4000 years back, as a soothing remedy especially during time of sickness and the winter season. So, why is Soup good for you when you are sick? And its health benefits… Dating back to thousands of years of history, soup has been one of the staple diets in our meals. There’s no doubt that soup is so good for you because of its  nutritional benefits . Research has shown that the ingredients in most soup can help the body boost its immune system and also, a healthy...

A bowl of piping hot soup is the essence of a good meals for everyone. It is also a nutrition powerhouse, packed with vitamins , proteins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. For the Chinese, double boiled soup is a must have for almost every meal and this is as important as rice in our diet. That is the same for Korean, they love kimchi soup and the ginseng chicken soup. Actually Chinese soup has alot more varieties than any other culture in the world and the method of cooking soup is almost same for anywhere- throwing all the ingredients in the slow cooker or a pressure cooker. Soup is easy to prepare. After putting all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, a steaming pot of soup will be waiting for the entire family in the evening. And the options for soup of the day are limitless! Soup has medicinal value, have you heard of cooling soup ? Yes, ingredients such as old cucumber and winter melon have cooling effect on the body. So having the right soup for the rig...