Tag Archives: Soups

Soup: The Perfect Food for a Recession

With the economic downturn weighing down upon our collective consciousness, many of us are tightening our budgets at least until the storm blows over. Believe it or not, there is a silver lining. That is, you can find new and cheaper ways to prepare meals, and still do it on a tighter budget.

There are many ways you can stay frugal and healthy at the same time. One effective way is to make soups. I think soups (homemade, anyway) are the forgotten weight management tool. There’s a reason soup kitchens are used to feed the poor, and just generally associated with rough times – soups are economical to make, and in large quantities! (more…)

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Jason

Soup’s Up

While it’s still cold outside, you can enjoy big steamy bowls of soup. There’s nothing better than curling around a bowl and getting all cozy. Soup can be deceivingly good for you though. Bob Greene, Oprah’s favorite diet guru, offers a few healthy tips for making the most of your favorite bowl of soup.

Straight from Bob’s Best Life, here are some simple things to keep in mind the next time you enjoy your favorite soup: For a one cup serving it should have less than 100 calories, 3+ grams of fiber and less than 600 mg of sodium.

Take the guesswork out and look for Bob’s Best Life Progresso Soups at the grocery store- Chicken and Wild Rice, Chicken Noodle, Minestrone and more. Or, try some of these tasty soup recipes at Diets In Review.

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Natalie K