Seven Soups That Trim the Tummy

[Lynn P]

Yum, how can you resist a warm bowl of soup during this chilly autumn season?

I receive the dLife Newsletter. My DH is a Type 1 (32 years) Diabetic. It sure makes life easier because we tend to eat the same.

I thought that these sounded worth the mention, so here is the Link:

Soups that Trim the Tummy

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Seven Soups That Trim the Tummy

Soup is a great weight‐loss food because it is filling and satisfying. But the superstar
soups in this collection contain ingredients known to help you feel even more
satisfied, eat less, avoid spikes in blood sugar and insulin, and help you burn fat.
And, even better, these effects target belly fat first.

Tummy Trimming Soup #1: Classic Beef Barley


Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 24g

Barley is a wonderful whole grain substitute for rice or pasta, especially in soups
and stews. Whole, hull‐less barley has the best nutrient profile, but pearl barley
(which is softer and less chewy) still has less of an impact on blood sugar than any
other grain. Barley?s fiber, protein, and low glycemic index all help stave off the
accumulation of visceral fat.

Tummy Trimming Soup #2: Leek & Chard Bisque

Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g

The tummy trimming ingredients in this soup are probably not what you think. The
chard and leeks are diabetes superfoods, containing more nutrients and
phytochemicals than many people get in an entire day. But it's the dairy fat and the
vitamin D in milk, along with the protein power of the egg, that have the proven
belly‐fighting punch.

Tummy Trimming Soup #3: 5 Spice

Chicken Noodle Soup

Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 16g

Depending on the kind and the amount of noodle in your chicken noodle, this
American favorite can be both low carb and slimming. In this recipe, the strong
flavors of garlic, ginger, and 5‐spice powder combine for a powerful effect that is
believed to crank up metabolism. It's also thought that strong flavors like these may
trick your body into feeling full sooner.
Here are some other great dLife takes on the classic:

Chicken and Ginger Noodle Soup

Chicken Soup with Spinach and Wild Rice

Tummy Trimming Soup#4: Tortilla Soup

Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g

The belly blasting ingredients in this soup are the beans, lime juice, and cayenne
pepper. The beans, along with the veggies and low carb tortilla, provide fiber?the
nutrient that makes you feel satiated and moderates blood sugar spikes. The lime's
acid, too, acts as a spike stopper. Less spiking means less insulin means less fat
storage around your middle. Finally, cayenne's active component?capsaicin?is
thought to rev up your metabolism.

Here's another great Mexican soup your taste buds (and your body) will love:
Avocado Chicken Soup

Tummy Trimming Soup #5: Low Carb Chili

Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g

You never thought of chili as a "diet" food before? Well, plenty of research has
shown that a diet high in protein, including lean meat, can be a more effective
approach to losing weight?particularly belly fat?than diets that are high in carbs.
(There's also evidence that the saturated fat in meat may not be the dietary evil it
has been thought to be.) This chili also delivers a host of health benefits from a
variety of veggies and spices; plus, its low glycemic impact prevents the packing on
of that abdominal fat, too.

Tummy Trimming Soup #6: Creamy Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 7g

It's hard to go wrong with touches of butter, garlic, cream, and nutmeg. This soup
combines those rich flavors with pureed cauliflower for a dish that is comforting,
satisfying, and health promoting. Its tummy trimming powers come from the
veggies' fiber and the cream's vitamin D and special dairy fat (conjugated linoleic
acid). If you choose another vegetable and the nutmeg doesn't seem to go with it, try
sage.

Tummy Trimming Soup #7: Artichoke and Hazelnut Soup

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Carbs: 13g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g

Artichokes are at the top of the fiber list, providing blood sugar moderation and
satiety, which are both crucial to tummy trimming. In this elegant soup, that fiber is
teamed up with monounsaturated fats from olive oil and hazelnuts, along with
vitamin D and dairy fat from cream, all of which may increase abdominal fat loss and
insulin sensitivity.




**** printed from Diabetes | Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes *****

Diabetes Mellitus A disease that occurs when the body is not able to use blood glucose (sugar). Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone in the body that helps move glucose from the blood to muscles and other tissues. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body does not respond to the insulin that is made. There are two main types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. All forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921, but there is no cure.

Metabolism All of the processes that occur in the body that turn the food you eat into energy your body can use. Exercise, food, and environmental temperature influence metabolism.

Protein One of the three nutrients that provides calories to the body. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build many parts of the body, including muscle, bone, skin, and blood. Protein provides 4 calories per gram and is found in foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, nuts, and tofu. Proteins are an essential human nutrient, obtained from both plant and animal foods. Though their greatest commercial use is in food products, they are also employed in adhesives, plastics, and fibres.

Satiety The feeling of satisfaction or fullness with the intake of food.