Soup up your diet
A hearty bowl of soup can provide plenty of nutrient-rich beans, vegetables, and grains in a single meal.
- Reviewed by Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Heart Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
A steaming bowl of soup can warm you up on a chilly winter day — and fill you up with heart-protecting nutrients. "During the colder months, I love to make one-pot meals, like a hearty soup with beans," says registered dietitian Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital. Beans come in many different varieties and contain soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, she adds. What's more, dried and canned beans are readily available and inexpensive, and they have a long shelf life.
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About the Author
Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
About the Reviewer
Christopher P. Cannon, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Heart Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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