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UNLIKE JUICE CLEANSES, a soup diet, or "souping," is not intended to replace a normal diet, but rather supplement regular food consumption — to great eect. According to a study published in the journal Appetite,eating soup prior to a well-balanced meal resulted in both men and women consuming 20 percent fewer calories. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES The true benet of souping is that it makes people feel fuller. By eating a low-calorie soup — 130 calories for women and 170 for men — before a meal, individuals feel fuller and eat smaller amounts of higher-calorie foods. Naturally, this means that not just any soup can deliver health benets. Thick, vegetable-based soups oer the most potential for souping diets. On the other hand, soups containing heavy cream, white-our pasta and processed meats should be avoided, as they can contribute to weight gain. Over-the-counter medicines are generally convenient and low-cost, but they should still be taken with care and caution. Skip the Juice, Juice cleanses have been one of the most popular diet trends in recent years. Despite oering some health benets, juice cleanses have a lengthy list of uncomfortable side eects, including headache, stomach discomfort and low energy. Now, juice diets are taking a back seat to, of all things, soup. Mindful Medication Management WHEN YOU HAVE a common cold or headache, medications available without a prescription may be good solutions for temporary relief. But it's always a good idea to consult your healthcare provider before you start taking anything new. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications may cause a number ofadverse eects, including: Allergic reactions that cause symptoms such as hives or trouble breathing Drug-drug interactions, in which two or more medications may interact in a harmful manner, such as increasing or decreasing the eect of one of them Drug-food interactions in which the foods you eat change theeectiveness of a medication Certain people are at a higher risk for adverse events. For example, if you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver problems or bleeding or clotting disorders, you may be at increased risk for a dangerous reaction to certain medications. To ensure that a medication is safe for you, talk with your healthcare provider, take the minimum prescribed amount of medication and pay attention to unusual changes in the body that may be in reaction to a new medication, such as rapid heartbeat or shortness of breath. To nd a primary care provider with Mercy Medical Center- Centerville, visit www.mercycenterville.org and choose "Find aProvider." Grab Some Soup MERCY MEDICAL CENTERCENTERVILLE /// www.mercycenterville.org 6