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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Soup: A high-nutrient diet essential Since soups are gently cooked with a liquid base, nutrients are retained and some are made more absorbable. Many nutrients, like folate, other B vitamins, vitamin C and a range of min- erals, are water soluble. Normally, with water-based cooking, like boiling, water- soluble nutrients are leached into the cooking water and discarded. However, with soups, the liquid and the water-soluble nutrients are retained and con- sumed. Cooking soup heats, mois- turizes and softens vegetables and beans, which dramatically increases the potential digestibility and absorption of the nutritious compounds con- tained within them. Recent studies confirm that the body absorbs more of the beneficial anti-cancer com- pounds, carotenoids in partic- ular, especially lutein and lycopene, from cooked veg- etables as compared to raw vegetables. Scientists speculate that the increase in absorption of these antioxidants after cooking may be attributed to the destruction of the cell matrix or connective bands to which these compounds are bound. For superior nutrition, become an expert at making great soups. Make your soups with some of the G-BOMBS, like greens, beans, onions and mushrooms, which are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet and combine so well in a big pot for a super nutritious and savory meal. Start your soups with a base of water, heating on the stove with your dried beans, as they take the longest to cook. Then add the fresh vegetable juice, like carrot, celery or tomato juice or a no-salt-added veg- etable broth. Then, add a bit of liquid to the blender, to blend the onions, leeks or other mem- bers of the Allium family and your cruciferous leafy green vegetables into a smooth purée. Always include some cru- ciferous vegetables into the mix, such as kale, mustard greens, collards, bok choy or cabbage. Soups can keep well in the refrigerator for five days or longer in the freezer. Soup’s on! Quick, hot, tasty and nutrient dense-soups in all of their varieties are a great way to experience the pleas- Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Visit his website at Dr Fuhrman.com, or submit questions and comments to news ques- tions@drfuhrman.com. • R ESIDENTIAL • L AND • C OMMERCIAL • P ROPERTY M ANAGEMENT Call Today to Schedule your appointment John C. Bachmann, DVM Lindsey A. Franz, DVM Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. February is Veterinary Dental Health Month. To improve the dental health of your pets, Oceanside Veterinary Hospital will give a 10% discount on all dental services and products February 1 - February 29. 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