Some familiar vegetable rustic soups have been scientifically proven to have clear benefits for liver and kidney health, especially in humid weather conditions.
Gotu kola soup
Gotu kola is a familiar ingredient, often used as a refreshment, but when cooked into soup with dried shrimp or lean minced meat, it becomes an ideal dish for rainy days.
Gotu kola contains many compounds triterpenoids and flavonoids that can fight oxidation, reduce inflammation and support liver function.
Combining gotu kola with protein from shrimp or lean meat also helps increase nutrient absorption, both refreshing and nutrient-dense for the body.
Bones-boiled squash soup
Squash is considered a "golden food" for those who want to purify their bodies. Research in Food Chemistry shows that squash contains high water content, along with cucurbitacins, which have a mild diuretic effect, helping the kidneys remove toxins through urine.
In addition, squash is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which help lower cholesterol and support the liver in fat metabolism.
The National Kidney Foundation has recommended foods rich in water and low in sodium such as squash as a safe choice, beneficial for patients with chronic kidney disease at an early stage.
When cooking squash with bone marrow or lean meat, the soup is not only naturally sweet but also provides collagen and calcium, contributing to supporting bones and joints during painful, moist days.
Green bean soup for vegetables
Green beans have long been known for their thermogenic and detoxifying effects. The USDA report shows that green beans contain large amounts of polyphenols and isoflavones, compounds that can improve liver function, reduce liver enzymes and protect liver cells from free radical attacks.
Green beans are rich in soluble fiber, which helps reduce the absorption of cholesterol and blood sugar after eating, thereby indirectly reducing the metabolic burden on the liver.
When cooking with vegetables such as carrots, squash or squash, green bean soup becomes a perfect choice that is both easy to digest and provides many necessary vitamins and minerals during rainy days.
