Nutritional benefits of stew and soup for breakfast

Benefits of soup for breakfast in the month of Ramadan, the month of goodness and obedience, as well as the month of opportunity to enjoy good and strong health and cleanse the body of toxins away from overeating and fatty foods that are harmful to health . 

 

Soup is the most prominent and important dish on the Ramadan table. It is the opening dish that breaks the long day's fast after eating dates and water, as it facilitates digestion and helps one eat other types of food during the iftar meal . 

Despite the differences in the types of soup and the methods of preparing it, they all agree on the importance of compensating the body for the fluids lost during fasting . 

 

The best type of soup is one that is rich in vegetables, which are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients necessary to provide the body with energy and vitality after the fatigue of fasting for long hours . Vegetable soup tops the list of the best soups that 

It is recommended for fasting people . 

You can add any type of protein to vegetable soup to enhance its nutritional value, such as chicken, meat, or fish . 

 

You can also eat healthy lentil soup, which is rich in protein and vitamin C, as well as chicken and rice soup, which is rich in iron, protein and starches . 

It is always recommended to prepare fresh soup at home and avoid ready-made soup as much as possible, as it contains a large amount of salt and increases the feeling of thirst during the day . 

 

What other benefits does soup offer to those fasting during Ramadan?

Benefits of soup:

1. Warmth and softness : Soup warms the stomach and prevents colic or cramps .  
2. A rich source of fluids: Soup contains a high percentage of water, which nourishes the body’s cells and maintains the freshness of the skin .  
3. A healthy and nutritious dish : Soup is a naturally healthy dish, based on vegetables, meat, chicken, legumes, and rice. It's worth noting that the method of preparing soup allows us to preserve the nutritional value of the water or broth after cooking, making it rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins .  
4. Soup is a healthy, nutritious meal rich in fiber, which maintains a healthy digestive system and protects the fasting person from constipation, indigestion, and bloating .  
5. Rich taste: Rich in taste, your family can savor and taste its varieties. It is easy to chew, especially for children and the elderly .  
6. Feeling full when eating it : Soup gives a feeling of fullness, which results in eating a smaller amount of breakfast and not overeating during this meal .  

 

Examples of healthy soup:

• Lentil soup: rich in protein and iron 

• Vegetable soup: rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins 

• Chicken and rice soup: rich in protein, iron, and starches 

 

After all, soup is truly the crowning glory of a healthy table. Doesn't it deserve all this attention? After dates and water, spoonful after spoonful, light and delicious for you and your family, bringing health and happiness to your hearts . 

 

 

Happy Ramadan 

Season 's greetings​ 

 

Consumer Awareness Department