@dr.emily.nutrition: Soup can be a lifesaver for busy days but most shop-bought versions are high in salt and low in protein & fibre, leaving you hungry again soon after 🥫💛
Make it work for you:
🌟Portion out about half the pot (to keep the salt content low)
🌟Add beans or lentils for fibre and gut-friendly plant protein
🌟Include a protein source like tempeh, chicken, or tofu
🌟Pair with whole grains and a little fat - think a cheese toastie or wholegrain bread and butter - to slow digestion even more and keep you full for longer
🌟Bonus: chunky soups mean more chewing, which helps trigger appetite-suppressing hormones (again, helping you feel more full)
With these tweaks, a simple soup can become a balanced, satisfying meal with 25g+ protein and 10g+ fibre 💛
#soup #convinientfood #balancedmeal #easylunch