It's my first time getting sick since I became veggie 6 months ago. I am so used to loading up on chicken soup when I get sick that I'm not quite sure what to do to nurse myself back to health, aside from the requisite vitamin C intake and lots of rest.
Thanks
2007-11-04 13:02:29 · 24 answers · asked by pogo_2u 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Vegetable soup is just as good as chicken soup, well actually its better!
there isnt any active cold fighting ingredient in chickens thats activated when its turned into soup...
its just clear broth soup that does all the good work.
i would make a vegetable soup, something like vegetarian tom yum. i would use stuff like brocolli, bruseel sprouts, celery, leek, carrot, onions... anything really, id rather green and white vegetables and id have chillies and ginger in there too.
broccoli and brussel sprouts are a great source of vitamin c, and having them in soup gives them flavor and makes them easier to eat. chillies and ginger are great to heat up the system and help burn through the cold.
i would also be sure to have a clear broth, no milks at all, and no artificial additives, make it myself from scratch.
Good Luck : )
2007-11-04 13:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chicken soup as the specific remedy for a cold is an old wives tale. The reason it makes you feel better is a combination of the warmth, highish caloric/protein content, good source of fluid, and above them all, that you've been told it helps.
Make yourself a can of vegetarian vegetable soup (many have a meat base, so be careful), a pbj sandwich, and a mug of hot chocolate. If you really want the comfort of the chicken soup taste, there are some reasonably good veg imitations out there. My favorite is the Fantastic Foods one.
Also, drink a lot of water.
Feel better.
2007-11-04 16:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by emily_brown18 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to get your fluids. You can't do anything for a cold. If you normally exercise, keep exercising. If you want the comfort of chicken noodle soup, get some veggie bouillon cubes and make veggie broth (which tastes exactly like chicken broth) or get some canned Amy's No-Chicken Noodle Soup. Fantastic Foods also has packages that makes an 8-cup pot of vegan chicken noodle soup. I don't think it's as good as the Amy's though.
2007-11-04 18:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've been a vegetarian for over a year now, there are loads of veggie soups at your local supermarket, or go online to find recipes. Drink hot tea with lemon. Most importantly, is to get alot of rest. hope you feel better.
2007-11-04 13:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drink green tea, eat no chicken noodle soup. There's plenty of stores that have it.
Hope this helps!
Oh and to that John person who answered if you're reading this::: Find a hobby, you dickwad! NO, why the hell would a vegetarian be in the vegetarian and vegan section?
2007-11-04 13:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by ♣swirley_gumdrops♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Daughter has been a vegetarian for many years.......I buy her alot of items from the vegetarian section at the local grocery store......one of her favorites is vegetarian chicken noodle soup...you just have to train yourself to start looking for the variety of vegetarian items out there.
2007-11-04 13:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by JayBee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink alot of orange juice, herbal teas, and get extra rest. Vegetable soup works well also it is the broth and the spices that helps not the dead bird.
2007-11-04 13:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a spicy noodle soup see how i excluded the chicken part. Lol! It's delicous make your own if u can't find it in the stores or in the cambells soup make your own spicy noodle soup it is delicous!
2007-11-04 13:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like to drink some nice hot chocolate, or tea. Some tomatoe soup and a grilled cheese(not for vegans). But that is usually VERY nice ot have wen cold!!
2007-11-04 14:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by pugglelover1207 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minestrone Soup (Italian, Vegetable Soup) works great!
2007-11-04 13:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by Gary D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋