It doesnt seem to matter what the illness, cold,flu upset stomach, even the dreaded morning after 'headache from hell' hangovers,if I eat a bowl of chicken soup it cures all everytime.....whats up with that? Is there like a special secret ingredient hidden in those little chunks of chicken?
2006-11-24 15:26:06 · 6 answers · asked by Jade 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
The broth hydrates you without you even knowing it because soup is food but you dont realize its actually so much water.
Carbs from noodles provide energy to fight off those demon germs.
Protien makes you strong and revitalizes your body.
1 + 2 + 3 = You feel GREAT
2006-11-24 15:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by winged phallus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a suppressed remedy. once you do it at a point in your life that may be your last, many sick young people have no other memories of parents with any great medical knowledge would have only the enthusiasm and a few supplies in the house to try and bring up a family with and hope and chicken soup was always a tradition of those who had as little as that to offer and in many times this was keeping the American dream alive with nothing more than hope and chicken soup..split pea & ham is a great revitalizer too
2006-11-24 20:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken soup -- as made by grandma -- contains several ingredients that affect the body's immune system, a team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center found.
Specifically, it has anti-inflammatory properties that could explain why it soothes sore throats and eases the misery of colds and flu, Dr. Stephen Rennard and colleagues said Monday
Rennard's wife Barbara Rennard made up a batch of her grandmother's chicken soup, which includes chicken, onions, sweet potato, parsnips, turnips, carrots, celery stems, and parsley. Rennard said his wife added no salt but did include matzo balls, a kind of dumpling.
Personally, I think it's the parsley.....
2006-11-24 16:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are three reasons
1. The broth is thick and soothing and surprisingly hearty
2. The steam helps with clogged nasal passages
3. (most important) It probably reminds you of your mother's (or care-giver's) love..that can be the best healer of all...
2006-11-24 15:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by Lilliput1212 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make me feel any better!!
But I'm glad your feeling better!!!!
2006-11-24 15:39:36 · answer #5 · answered by ChemicallyLaneyyy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all in your mind, you just be hungry.
2006-11-24 15:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋