Why soup is my winter superpower (+ Recipe)
I’m big on soup. It’s my winter superpower.

Not just because it’s cozy and satisfying—though it is. But because it’s one of the healthiest ways to cook.

Nutrients stay in the pot—especially water-soluble ones like vitamin C and B vitamins. And soup cooks gently, not over direct flames, which helps preserve those nutrients.

Soup also invites in new textures, spices, and ingredients you might not otherwise eat. Which means a whole new array of nutrients and fibers in every bowl. 

And that variety matters—because even a single micronutrient or fiber deficiency can quietly chip away at your health. Over time, seemingly harmless deficiencies can weaken immunity, disrupt digestion, or increase your risk for chronic disease.

Take this one:
Delicata Squash Soup—creamy, comforting, and rich in fiber and flavor. It’s the kind of soup that brings ingredients you rarely eat—like delicata squash—into your rotation.

And that’s the magic of soup: it expands your palate, boosts your nutrient variety, and makes feeling good… simple.

And it would be a delight on Thanksgiving Day—warm, grounding, and just what your body needs.
Because soup isn’t just a meal.

It’s a rhythm.
It’s a reset.
It’s a way to feel good again.
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Irl died 4 months before his 100th birthday.

About Me

I’m Peggy Kraus, an exercise physiologist and diabetes care and education specialist. My clients often tell me my superpower is helping people reverse type 2 diabetes — but the impact goes far beyond blood sugar.

After almost 30 years in cardiac rehab, I’ve seen how the American diet has affected people’s lives. I know health isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about reversing disease when possible, feeling strong and energized, and getting your life back.

I’ve helped thousands of people lower blood sugar, lose weight, improve cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure — all through simple, strategic lifestyle changes rooted in science and compassion.

My signature 6‑week program, 5 to Thrive, teaches the five key strategies my most successful clients use to create lasting change. And my newest program, Diabetes Rescue, is helping people move toward type 2 diabetes remission with a bold, plant‑powered approach that gives them the tools, support, and confidence to take back control of their health.

A plant‑based lifestyle is powerful. And so are the results my clients achieve.



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