Soup

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

Soup is said to be as old as the concept of cooking. The term soup comes from the Latin word soak. Soup is basically adding various types of ingredients together in a pot. The creation is an easy to make and filling meal. Soup is ideal for those on the go, those who enjoy a warm meal, and for the poor who have very little money to purchase food. Soup is a universal food, enjoyed by people all over the world in various forms.

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Chicken Soup

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Does chicken soup really help you recover from a cold or is it just a myth? Most scientists dismiss the idea that it can help. Science continues to investigate the issue. Many older women claim they make chicken soup anytime someone in their household starts to have the symptoms of a cold, and it works every time to help them recover faster.

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Soup Recipes

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Soup is a very popular meal in American households. The word soup comes from the Latin term soak. The most popular soup recipe requested is for chicken noodle soup. Soup is very easy to make and enjoyed by many. Some families use soup recipes that have been handed down from one generation to another.

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Soup Diet

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

The cabbage soup diet is a fad diet. It requires eating the soup for several days. The soup is very low in calories. The diet claims you can easily lose ten pounds in one week if you follow the diet plan. However, researchers have caution that it is impossible to lose that much fat in one week. The dieter may feel lighter, but the reality is that most of what is lost is simply water. While the diet is healthy, it contains a high amount of sodium and very little protein. The origin of the cabbage soup diet is unknown. A myth often circulates that it was incorporated by the Mayo Clinic to ensure rapid weight loss in a healthy manner. The Mayo Clinic claims they have never encouraged patients to engage in the cabbage soup diet.

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Bowling For Soup

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Bowling For Soup is the unique name of a band formed in Wichita Falls, Texas. The band formed in 1994. It has taken some time for them to rise to the top of the pop scene. They were nominated for a Grammy for best pop performance by a group or duo in 2003. While they didn’t win the award, it definitely gave their music additional exposure and radio play time.

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