Eat This, Skip That at Parties

Eat Broth-Based Soups, Not Creamy Soups

Enjoy broth-base soups; skip the creamy soups and bisques.

Consider this: A bowl of clam chowder contains 220 calories and 6 grams of saturated fat, while a homemade vegetable soup can provide a tasty serving of vegetables for less than half the calories and very little saturated fat. The cream or milk in chowders and bisques may make them taste good, but they're not good for your heart or your waistline. Also, ask your host if he or she used a low-sodium broth to make the soup to ensure that you're watching your sodium consumption, too.

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