Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You're Sick?

Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You're Sick?

• Cold and flu season is here, so you'll want to have plenty of chicken soup on hand. But does chicken soup really help when you're sick?
• Turns out, it can - chicken soup can help reduce inflammation, which can lead to a stuffy or runny nose.
• It's also packed with protein and nutrients that can help the body fight off infection.
• Finally, the meaty taste (also known as 'umami' - can help improve appetite and digestion.
• The practice of treating a sickness with chicken soup actually goes back thousands of years and spans many different cultures, including the Roman empire and ancient China.
• Do you eat chicken soup when you're sick? What are some other 'comfort foods' you eat when you're under the weather?

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