Chicken Soup
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.
Dr. Stephen Rennard, a scientist, decided to do some investigating on his own. He added homemade chicken soup to white blood cells called neutrophils. This type of blood cells work to attack a virus. The results concluded that the soup did help with stopping the virus faster. He then tried the same experiment with canned chicken soups. The results were the same.
His findings were published recently in the American Medical Journal. The medical profession as a whole remains skeptical. However, in depth research to prove Rennard’s theory will cost millions? The majority of researchers feel there are so many more important research projects to spend that kind of money on. Therefore, the controversy regarding chicken soup battling the common cold will continue.
Regardless, chicken soup is one of the most popular soups in the United States. It has many varieties including homemade recipes and condensed soup. It may be in the form of a broth or a cream soup. Chicken soup is generally with noodles, and it can be found with vegetables.
The internet is a great resource for traditional chicken soup recipes. If you are looking for something more original you will also find several soup recipes to try that have chicken as a main ingredient.
If you decide to make chicken soup, it is important that you handle the meat properly. Make sure your hands and the area you use to cut the meat on are clean. It is very important that you cook the chicken thoroughly to prevent illness from resulting.
Regardless of the chicken soup you eat, enjoy it. It may help keep the germs away and fight of your next cold. If not, it will at least provide you with a low cost meal that is healthy and filling.
