An interesting study found that a substance found in chicken soup called carnosine, can help prohibit the proinflammatory conditions that mark the beginnings of a viral infection. Carnosine is also found in chicken breasts, but not in beef. Another study compared the effects of drinking cold water, hot water and chicken soup. read more
In fact, chicken soup is good for soothing both cold and flu symptoms. The hot soup helps break up the congestion associated with both colds and the flu. The salt in the soup and its warmth can soothe a sore throat. read more
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