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B.Sc. Physiology, B.Sc.(Hons) Medicine (Nutrition and Dietetics). Leading Melbourne Dietitian. 30yrs Experience Consulting, Speaking Engagements and Writing.

About Mark Surdut (Owner TheNutritionist)

Mark Surdut is an Accredited Practising Dietitian / Nutritionist and member of Dietitians Australia. Mark grew up in South Africa and graduated from the University of Cape Town - first with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in human Physiology. He then completed a post graduate Bachelor of Science in Medicine (Honours) in Nutrition and Dietetics. Mar

25/08/2026
25/08/2026

Concerned about your kid's food?..the best approach may be getting a nutrition professional to assist picking your battles!
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07/07/2026

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CleanFit – Move Better. Clean Stronger. 31/05/2026

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So much aerobic and resistance training occurs in the process of cleaning and sorting and ... injuries too. Here is a way to optimise and build on something you're already doing!

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Chicken soup — Cure, comfort or both? 30/05/2026

Chicken Soup: Is Grandma Right?

When you're feeling unwell, few foods are as comforting as a bowl of chicken soup. But beyond tradition and comfort, there may actually be some science behind its reputation.

Chicken soup provides several things the body needs during illness: fluid for hydration, protein to support recovery, and vitamins and minerals from vegetables. The warmth of the soup may also help loosen mucus and temporarily ease nasal congestion.

Interestingly, research has suggested that chicken soup may have mild anti-inflammatory effects, potentially helping to reduce some of the symptoms associated with upper respiratory infections. While it's certainly not a cure for the common cold, it may help you feel a little better while your body recovers.

As a dietitian, I often remind people that nutrition doesn't always need to be complicated. Sometimes simple, nourishing foods can play an important role in supporting recovery.

So, was Grandma right about chicken soup? Not entirely as a cure—but certainly as a comforting and nutritious food when you're under the weather.

Here is an article I came across in a recent South African publication and a good recipe too. Have a traditional recipe from the old bird?
Share your recipe in the comments 👉

Chicken soup — Cure, comfort or both? Chicken soup is a sick-day staple, but can it cure the rhinovirus?…

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