Mom may have been on the right track when she fed you chicken soup for your cold. Not only is soup a great way to get rid of winter's chill, if it's stocked with a variety of veggies, beans and grains it can boost your nutrition. Nutrition bonuses come from the veggies. Load soup with dark green vegetables for fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals.
Beans provide protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, fiber and more phytochemicals.
So, when you're feeling chilled, warm-up with soup.