The Evil side of SOUP

So, I love soup. I love how it can be sooo tasty and so low calorie and so good ofr you. However, whenever I have soup for lunch I feel like I have  a"pit stomach" afterwards. I don't know if anyone knows what I mean but it's really the only way I can describe it. I definitely need something sweet and I become so starving shortly thereafter - not even hungry but rather just the need to eat. This seems to happen no matter how "chunky" the soup is, so it's not like it's happening if I just have brothy soup ... . So goodbye soups, I just cannot take it anymore!

Newsflash..........................soup is available other than in a can, which is half water!

you said you crave sweets afterward. I took a womens wellness class a few years ago and my teacher taught us all about the evils of High Fructose Corn Syrup. High Fructose Corn Syrup is man made and is found in every single candy bar, sweetner, and basically anything else they can find a reason to put it in. The thing about it is it makes you crave sweets and munchies for some reason. Most fast food restaurants use high fructose corn syrup in their products as much as MSG. I don't even remember why someone decided to put it in everything we eat these days, but i bet that if your eating canned soups they have high fructose corn syrup in it.

if its a home made soup then i don't know what to tell you other than what they did and to eat some bread with your soups.

I try to choose soups that I can throw a dollop of fat free sour cream into--or some fat free shredded chedder (sometimes a little of both). I especially enjoy doing this with chili, taco soup or cajun bean soup. Makes it much more lively and interesting:)

I agree, also eating ceral for breakfast leaves me hungry. Oatmeal seems to be the only thing to fill me. Maybe there should be oatmeal soup:)

I totally agree with the oatmeal thing. I love the Simple Harvest with vanilla, almond, and honey. When I eat oatmeal in the AM, it keeps me well satisfied until lunch.

In response to Sun and nycgirl, I recently wrote an article on msg side effects. Chinese food often contains msg which tricks your receptors into believing you are eating more protein. MSG is hidden in many food labels and your soup may be one of them. Hence the desire for more shortly afterward.

Here's a link to the article along with many resources for you to reference.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5518325_monosodium- glutamate-dangers.html

Lori Van Dien... lost 45 lbs

Sun:  HAMMER -> NAIL.  It's a matter of learning the difference between hunger, simply not being FULL, or thirst.  I think a lot of people confuse the three of them.

  Ok I am hoping I can help as I am a bit of a soup freak and also a qualified chef and nutritionist.... still I learn alot from everyones posts so I hope I can give something back here...

Soup is very filling if made in the right way.. its also very easy to make.. so easy u will not believe it... Canned anything is out.. there is no protein in this crap and its full of sugars etc etc..

U can make a soup from pretty much any veg you can get that is fresh and in season. try to avoid adding potatoes, maybe add one sweet potato, but squash is much better as a thickener... Also a must.... add lots of spinach and also essential are pulses, a handful of dried lentils or split green or yellow peas.

There is no need for a big fuss... just throw it all in a big pan... with onion and garlic and any good fresh herbs.. let it boil and simmer for about an hour. Put the lid on and leave it to completely cool, it will continue cooking after you have turned the gas off. U dont need to chop everything small as when its cooled you simply use an old fashioned hand blender (electric ones that our grans / mums used for making cakes) and presto you have soup that will fill you and you will not even need bread...

Celery is great for flavour and black pepper, go easy on the salt, use sea salt if u must use it, and add some balsamic vinegar and black pepper.

U can try any combination of veggies, the more the better... and the lentils and peas will add thickness and protein and you wont be left hungry...

Making a big batch makes it easy and u can freeze it and it heats up perfectly.

If you really need bread go for rye bread, or make some brown rice...

I am 115 pounds, I eat like a horse... (I am also vegan) and my health, mind and spirit as well as my body is in pretty good nick!

Even my boyfriend eats and enjoys these soups and gets really full after a bowl...

Another tip, drink a glass of water before you eat and if u have a sweet craving go for some fruit... papaya is excellent after a meal!

HCFS (high fructose corn syrup) is added to foods because it is a very cheap way to add sugar.  (don't get me started on corn subsidies).

 It has way more sweetness than plain regular sugar for a fraction of the prices. In other words, ecomics trumps nutrition.

I generally make my own soups, saving the canned varieties for lunch emergencies (ie forgot mine). I make sure they are very hearty and contain at least one form of protein (usually beans, lentils, quinoa, or other whole grain or whole grain pasta)k and sometimes some Tofurky Italian sausage or other faux meat (veg, but real meat will work if you are an omni)  I prefer knowing exactly what is in my soups.  (though often they are almost more like a stew)

Add a sandwhich or a salad with it. And make sure you have both protein and carbs, as well as a good amount of fiber, which will slow down digestion as well as the rise and fall of blood sure giving you more staying power. 

I read that eating something cold and something warm at meal times can help you feel more satisfied for longer. I often have soup and a chicken or tuna salad aswell, I find this helps me feel fuller for longer.

Lentil soup is always a substabtial soup and makes me feel full although it tends to have more calories than just a veggie one.

I always eat 1/2 a serving of Reduced Fat Wheat Thins crackers with mine.  8 crackers are just 65 calories, and, for me, they help satisfy that desire for something more!

I no longer eat soup.  I like the taste but it doesn't 'fill' me like you said.  I think that the issue for me is that, no matter how chunky the soup, there really is not much to 'chew'.  Everything is so soft.  I've always said that I like to chew my calories so I seldom drink any calories.  That's why I prefer a 1/4 bagel rather than a slice of bread; raw carrot rather than cooked, roasted broccoli rather than steamed.  Soup just doesn't do it for me!

If you put some barley into your soup, it will add not only bulk to make you feel full but its very nutritious as well :) Don't give up on soup. Eat it with a salad that has some protein on it too - it will keep your blood sugar stable, which avoids that "pit" feeling.

I buy the low sodium low calorie soups & blend them in my Bullet blender.  That makes them thick & tasty.  This is the start of my meal & keeps me from overeating on other high calorie foods. 

I eat home made soup for lunch every day, by itself.  My soups always include protein, and are very thick.  I discovered I need to eat a 12 oz. container, instead of the 8 oz. I was eating.  I also eat a large apple around 3:00 in the afternoon.   This way, I am usually not hungry when I go home (around 4:00). 

Why don't you put stock/water into a pot, add your beans, chicken, or whatever protein or carb (like potatoes), than put that mixture into your bowl. After which you add your roasted veggies. They should stay pretty crunchy even by the time you finish your first bowl.

Sugar snap peas are also an excellent addition.

I completely agree with all the people who have said to make your own soup.
I have never tried canned soup, and I don't think I ever want to.
Minnestrone is one of my favourites and I find that it leaves you feeling satisfied for quite a while. Its as simple as adding some; stock, onion, garlic, tomato, carrots, celery, green beans, kidney beans, some pasta if you want etc. into a pot. And the beans make it quite filling. Add some herbs and voila.
It makes a hearty meal on its own, but you can still have it with a bread roll.

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Oh wait, this isn't The Lounge!

Sorry.

I'm amazed at how many people buy soup when it's ridiculously easy to make, and better for you!

I know that feeling. For me it is less likely to happen when soup is part of my meal, not the whole thing. Like a lot of responders I agree that whole grain bread or high fiber crackers or Wasa makes a good accompaniment. I also plan dessert: a nice piece of fresh fruit. That usually holds me for hours. 

Most of my soups I make myself from lots of veggies. I always try to include corn, beans and something from the squash family.