2007-10-02 09:41:14 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Always made me feel a little better...
"As there is no actual evidence that chicken soup can help cure a cold, most doctors agree that it can have positive results when treating your cold.
First, the steam from the soup can help unclog congestion in your chest and nose loosening up mucus. So why not just have a hot cup of tea instead you ask?
There is another reason you might want to make yourself some of grandma's chicken soup.
Researchers found evidence that the broth has anti-inflammatory properties that aid in soothing your sore throat and helping to stop the movement of neutrophils (white blood cells that encourage the flow of mucus that accumulates in the lungs and nose)."
Sounds like there might be a little truth to it...
2007-10-02 09:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest benefit of CS is the fluids you get. Same with tea, juice, whatever. You're supposed to get plenty of fluids when sick with a cold, and chicken soup provides it. Other than that, its a wives tale.
2007-10-02 09:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by slushpile reader 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about colds (I prefer the two bottle method. You get a bottle of whisky and drink it until you see 2 bottles and then you are cured, it doesn't work but I boy it's worth the cold) it is however good for an upset tum because it is easily digestable
2007-10-03 04:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a Jewish thing. Whenever someone gets sick (doesn't have to be a cold), Mamma rushes into the kitchen and makes chicken soup. It makes Mamma feel better.
2007-10-02 21:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about supposed to be, I think most certainly is! Even my 5 year old as soon as she starts to feel poorly asks me for chicken soup. It is a cure!! It is full of goodness thats why.
2007-10-02 09:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by pinkytickle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lol..and i thought that was just an Indian thing to do..my Mom always said that..and i guess ive always followed that advice too..bcz its freshly home-made too..but i grind alot of pepper in mines to give it a bit of ooomph...does wonders for my sore throat :)
2007-10-02 10:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by Indian Princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a placebo. Everyone is told it is good for colds and so they feel better after eating it!
2007-10-02 09:45:17 · answer #7 · answered by AbbeySam 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds fowl to me.
2007-10-02 09:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by veg_rose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a old wifes tale
2007-10-02 09:47:53 · answer #9 · answered by richy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gets rid of flu from some of you BIRDS..and not give you BIRD FLU....
2007-10-02 09:51:53 · answer #10 · answered by Tiggy want's a bit..... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋