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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Chicken soup for a cold - some real evidence!
Chicken soup for a cold
Research hints that chicken soup remedy may have scientific validity in reducing cold symptoms.
Contact: Vicky Cerino, UNMC Public Relations p: (402) 559-5190 e: vcerino@unmc.edu
October 21, 2008
Since releasing his research findings on the benefits of chicken soup in 1993, University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher, Stephen Rennard, M.D., has been cited by thousands of media outlets around the world.
“When I’m gone, out of all the research I’ve done, I’ll probably be remembered most for my research on chicken soup,” Dr. Rennard said.
In his research study, Dr. Rennard found that chicken soup contains a number of substances, including an anti-inflammatory mechanism that could ease the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. The suspected benefits of chicken soup were reported centuries ago. The Egyptian Jewish physician and philosopher, Moshe ben Maimonides, recommended chicken soup for respiratory tract symptoms in his 12th century writings which were, in turn, based on earlier Greek writings. But, there’s little in the literature to explain how it works.
A challenge outside of the normal realm of scientific research, and curiosity about the long-touted folk medicine, first led a University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) physician/researcher to embark upon an off-beat study to see if the soup may indeed have medicinal value.
In 1993, Stephen Rennard, M.D., conducted an informal laboratory study and submitted the results as an abstract mostly because of its amusement value. Seven years later, his chicken soup research was published in the Oct. 17 issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians. It is titled, “Chicken Soup Inhibits Neutrophil Chemotaxis In Vitro.”
Dr. Rennard, Larson Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Section at UNMC, had for years watched his wife, Barbara, cook her Lithuanian grandmother’s chicken soup recipe when a cold was going around her family of 10.
“She told me the soup was good for colds,” Dr. Rennard said. “I’ve heard that a zillion times. Then I started to think, ‘well, maybe it has some anti-inflammatory value.’ Everyone’s heard this from their mother in many cultures. No one seems to have a monopoly on the insight of the value of chicken soup.”
Three batches of soup prepared in the home of Dr. Rennard were studied in the laboratory under controlled conditions. Researchers collected neutrophils from blood donated by healthy, non-smoking volunteers.
The study focus was to find out if the movement of neutrophils – the most common white cell in the blood that defends the body against infection – would be blocked or reduced by chicken soup. Researchers suspect the reduction in movement of neutrophils may reduce activity in the upper respiratory tract that can cause symptoms associated with a cold.
Colds are the result of infection in the upper respiratory tract, which causes inflammation. Although colds are not completely understood, it is believed the inflammation contributes to cold symptoms. Dr. Rennard theorized if soup can stop or reduce inflammation, it might reduce the symptoms of a cold.
In the laboratory, UNMC scientists diluted the soup and subjected the neutrophils to several variations of the soup, including vegetables, chicken and a combination of the ingredients. The team found the movement of neutrophils were reduced. Samples taken during the initial stages of the soup with chicken broth alone were not found effective in inhibiting neutrophil movement.
The researchers were not able to identify the exact ingredient or ingredients in the soup that made it effective against fighting colds but theorize it may be a combination of ingredients in the soup that work together to have beneficial effects. “All vegetables and the soup had activity,” Dr. Rennard said. “I think it’s the concoction.”
Known as “Grandma’s Soup,” the recipe includes chicken, onions, sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots, celery stems, parsley, salt and pepper. For comparison purposes, commercial soups were obtained from a local supermarket and prepared according to the directions on the label. Many of the soups had the same inhibitory effect.
“A variety of soup preparations were evaluated and found to be variably, but generally, able to inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis,” Dr. Rennard said. “The current study, therefore, presents evidence that chicken soup might have an anti-inflammatory activity, namely the inhibition of neutrophil migration.”
Researchers noted that “Grandma’s soup” has several unusual features. It contains strained vegetables. Dr. Rennard noted, however, that the inhibitory activity was observed with several other recipes that lack the particles from vegetables. “Thus,” he said, “while the identity of the biologically active materials is unknown, it seems likely they are water-soluble or extractable. Pureed carrots or other vegetables are not recommended as a remedy while chicken soup is.”
He said the soup also may improve rehydration and nutrition in the body. The psychological and physical comfort soup provides may also have a placebo effect for those who are feeling ill.
Ronald Ertl, research coordinator of the lung biology laboratory at UNMC, said colleagues working near the lab wondered about the aroma coming from the lab. “It was the only time in my life when I could work in the lab and taste the samples,” Ertl said. “The lab shouldn’t smell like your kitchen.”
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Mother's Day Gifts
There is no better way to brighten someone’s day than by giving them a yummy bowl of soup to fill their tummy and beautiful flowers to fill their hearts. Our flower package includes a beautiful gift boxed Marigold Growing Kit. The growing kit includes everything needed for growing cheery marigolds that will last and last. Simply put the seeds into the growing medium inside the terra cotta planter (all of which are provided) and in a short time Marigolds will be blooming. No gardening expertise required. The Soup and Flowers package includes: One half gallon container (4-6 servings) of Grandma's delicious chicken soup with noodles and/or matzo balls.
Plus...the package includes:
- One Marigold Growing Kit which comes complete with:
- Terra Cotta Planter
- Growing Medium
- Premium Seed
- Growing instructions
$45.00
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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Thursday, April 09, 2009
Our Reviews are Awesome!
We have had a lot of people send in reviews of our soup gifts lately,
and I thought everyone may be interested:
Here are a sample of them.
If you want to read more,
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Dear Grandma'sChickenSoup.com: All too often, businesses hear from their customers when they have something to complain about. Given our experience with your company and its product, we feel compelled to tell you how pleased we have been and more importantly how thrilled the recipients consistently react. Chicken Soup is the universal cure for anything and everything that hurts. When you can't be by the side of a friend or loved one, this is the next best thing. Grandma's Chicken Soup is delicious, nutritious, and noodlicious! We were so delighted to have received it, we have sent it to others many times. The reaction of those who receive it is always sheer delight! We can't recommend this highly enough!
I just wanted to write to you and let you know that I sent this to my daughter at college during exam time - - she loved it. She said that the blanket was so soft and comforting - it makes the perfect get well gift. . . it was like sending a little bit of hugs from me - - -THANKS!!!!
Received a comfy cozy today and it was wonderful.
Thank you and best wishes for not only the Holidays but for the growth of your business. I work with dozens and dozens of business owners. The successes are those with passion and a committed personal touch. Taking time to call me today tells me you have both of the indispensable qualities for success. Warm regards, Dick
Japanese Researchers have discovered what all good grandmas have known for years. . .chicken soup is good for your health.
Submitted by Kathleen Blanchard RN on Apr 3rd, 2009
Posted under:
Food and Health
Information from the American Chemical Society (ACS) reminds us of the potential health benefits of chicken and matzoh ball soup. Japanese researchers have found powerful blood pressure lowering properties from collagen proteins found in chicken legs and feet, making chicken soup served at Passover more than just a healthy meal.
According to a Japanese study, originally published in the American Chemical Society's publication, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, September 2008, chicken soup could have a new role for good health by keeping blood pressure under control.
Because matzoh ball soup will be on Passover menus beginning April 8, the ACS seems to be raising awareness of the study to educate about the lesser-known health benefits of chicken soup for lowering blood pressure – especially chicken soup made with the right chicken parts.
Previous studies, cited by Japanese researchers Ai Saiga, Ph.D., and colleagues, show that chicken breast contains collagen proteins that act just like ACE inhibitors – blood pressure medications that are widely used to treat hypertension. The proteins are more prevalent in chicken legs. . .
Reference: ACS
Source: Kathleen Blanchard RN
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Interview with Joan Hamburg on her radio show Wed, 4/8/09
I am thrilled to be interviewed by Joan Hamburg (the Grand Dame of yummy radio ) for the second time. We can be heard tomorrow, Wed (4/8/09) on the Joan Hamburg Radio Show on WOR http://www.wor710.com/pages/3600293 between 11am and 1pm. I will be featured on her recipe of the week segment. Joan brings a fun sophistication to the airways with many topics that are geared to the Tri-State area audience but her appeal and entertainment is national. Mark your calendars and listen. Who knows, this bubbe may give up a Matzo Ball secret or two?!Thursday, April 02, 2009
When Bobby Flay, Super Chef, of the Food Network, took on Jeff Nathan, owner and chef at Abigael's on Broadway in New York, for a competitive matzo ball soup cook-off on his program “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” he, of course, called me to be one of the two judges since I am the leader of a production team that produces and markets a very unique gift item – fresh made chicken soup that is shipped nationwide.
At no time prior to when my son, David Poritzky and daughter, Betsy Maselek asked me to ratchet up my Grandma role for this new business gig did I ever envision going on nationwide television programs as a classic chicken soup making grandma! Previously I had shown my soup making abilities on “Unwrapped” as well as “Roker on the Road” with Al Roker.
My recent TV gig was shown on April 1st on the Food Network– on Throwdown with Bobby Flay! To see it again, tune in to the Food Network:
11:00 PM ET/PT
Apr 13, 2009
2:00 AM ET/PT
Apr 18, 2009
4:00 PM ET/PT
. . .and yes, Bobby Flay is as much of a doll in person as he appears on TV.
Monday, August 07, 2006
It's Tea Time
I love sitting and relaxing with a hot cup of tea almost as much as I love enjoying a bowl of hot chicken soup. For tea lovers like myself, I've created a package that will provide you with, not only some delicious tea, but also the perfect atmosphere! It includes a CD with a selection of relaxing songs by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and other well-known artists. It also has a sweet little tea book with some nice info and words of wisdom. My favorite part is the little teapot-shaped tea ball!
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Our delicious soup
We created this blog so that everyone could comment about our soup. It is home made and if you have not tried it, please check out our website at www.GrandmasChickenSoup.com and give us a try! Grandma
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