Energy In A Bowl: 5 Healthy Soup Recipes for Athletes and Dancers

Soup meals are the best dishes to eat during cold weather. Not only are they easily digested for more nutrient absorption, but they also keep you hydrated during and after physical activities such as workout sessions and dance practices.

In this blog post, we have compiled the best soup recipes for your pro cheer diet. They are rich in protein, fiber, complex carbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals so that you can stay strong, satisfied, energetic, beautiful, and healthy this fall.

1. Chicken Tortilla Soup

Pro cheer dancing requires you to have high-performance muscles to fulfill your role as a performer. One of the best foods to develop, maintain, and speed up the recovery of your muscles is to consume white meat found in poultry.

This soup recipe uses corn tortilla - a healthier option compared to its flour counterpart. It’s also safe for those with gluten allergies and celiac disease. Did you know that corn contains complex carbohydrates? Unlike refined carbs, complex carbs do better in giving you steady energy levels.

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2. Pumpkin Soup

Here’s a soup recipe that’s just right for the season. Like corn, pumpkin is a crop that’s rich in complex carbohydrates. It’s also packed with fiber so you can last between meals without the need to snack. And don’t worry, this recipe uses hazelnuts for your protein and healthy fats needs.

To prepare your pumpkin soup as healthy as possible, don’t buy the canned version of its puree. Instead, buy the whole fruit and use the food processor in your home.

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3. Healthy Minestrone Soup

Minestrone is a soup recipe that’s originally from Italy. In this version of the soup, you’re going to use quinoa instead of pasta or rice for your protein, fiber, and amino acid needs. Quinoa is also rich in iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, vitamin E, and antioxidants.

Because this dish is mostly composed of fiber, we recommend preparing yourself a bowl of this recipe on days when you just want to stay warm with a light workout session scheduled.

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4. Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

Considered to be one of the superfoods for cold weather, butternut squash is low in sugar and high in complex carbs like their pumpkin relatives. The other differences are that butternut squashes pack more nutritional value than pumpkins in terms of vitamin A, C, iron, fiber, and calories. This fruit tastes similar to sweet potatoes but is more moist and soft with a hint of nuttiness.

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5. Mussel, Clams, and Shrimp in Spicy Broth

For the last recipe on this list, we’re going to suggest an easy-to-prepare dish, yet takes an hour to cook. Shellfishes and shrimps are rich in protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. These are the nutrients you need to keep your muscles, bones, and immune system strong while boosting your metabolism for weight loss. It’s best to serve this dish for dinner along with family and friends.

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This recipe list is just the start for you to have a soul-soothing meal prep list throughout the colder months. It’s up to you to research more or experiment on different ingredients for other soup, stew, and broth recipes such as beef, pork, or fish.

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