Chicken Soup’s Medical Magic

Robert Preidt of HealthDay Reporter enlightens us on the magic of chicken soup. Many of us may rely on that chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold without even really knowing exactly why the warmth of the broth brings us relief.

A dietitian explains that a hearty bowl of this soup may help to clear the nasal congestion and ease the cold symptoms. Sandy Allonen is a clinical dietitian at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, who also says it’s all about the ingredients. In addition to the benefits of the warm soup, it is important to stay …read more