Are you souping?
As someone who seems to be always on a diet, I decided that soup would be the answer this year for shifting those stubborn pounds that quite frankly have an attitude problem now after 30 years. It would seem that I am not alone either.
AO.com has seen a 261% Rise in the sale of soup makers and blenders- as they have become the essential gadget in any kitchen. And sales are not taking a downturn either- so the novelty has not worn off three weeks later- meaning that it’s working in the battle against the bulge.
And it’s not just for the average Joe either- the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gary Barlow, are championing this form of weight loss.
Any why wouldn’t they? Soups are a great way to pack in all the essential ingredients for the day, such as your five fruit and veg and anything liquid makes you feel fuller for longer- in a nutshell they are more sustaining than the juice cleanse. And they are a great food while the weather has decided to be unbearably cold.
It is an effective means of avoiding fatty foods like meat and dairy and if you make it in bulk a really quick and healthy tea for you and the entire family. Plus the only salt is there is what you add- unlike in the tinned supermarket varieties.
Jo Travers BSc RD an expert in Nutrition & Dietetics furthered this sentiment, commenting, “"Pre-packed soups are often loaded with salt or preservatives, or heated to very high temperatures which can destroy some of the nutritional content, turning a healthy food into something much less so. When you make soup yourself you are in control of what goes in and what stays out."
Leanne Beswick, the electrical appliances buyer at ao.com said, “We’ve seen a phenomenal increase in the level of interest for our soup makers since the start of the year. People are becoming more interested in their diets and the benefits of incorporating more fruit and veg into their meals.
“The innovative soup makers, and even juicers, we have available are proving popular with our customers thanks to their versatility and their ability to lend themselves to not only the soaping diet, but an overall healthier lifestyle”.
So if you are struggling with your stock pot or livid with your ladel and want to make your evening's cooking even easier then take a look on AO.com for one piece of kit that does it all, saving you time, energy and fuss. All you need to think about is that new wardrobe when the pounds start to melt away and enjoying a wholesome meal.
Simple- like soup!