that chicken soup could alleviate respiratory ailments 3

and people still swear by it today. 4

Megan Alexander reports. 5

Here's some food for thought. 6

Could chicken soup be a secret weapon 7

in the war against COVID-19? 8

Ali Wentworth, wife of "Good Morning America" anchor, 9

George Stephanopoulos, tested positive for the virus. 10

As she recovers at home, she says 11

chicken soup has been a lifesaver. 12

I can tell you the things that help, 13

Tylenol, chicken soup. 14

Chicken noodle soup has always been 15

a comfort food of choice when sick 16

and the same still holds true 17

for those suffering from the coronavirus. 18

Chicken soup is packed with nutrients 19

like vitamin A and zinc, 20

both important to boost your immunity. 21

It's also an natural anti-inflammatory, 22

plus it keeps you hydrated, all important 23

when you're under the weather with a respiratory ailment. 24

Chicken soup has never been tested for coronavirus, 25

however, it tastes good, it works for other viruses, 26

your mom recommended it to you 27

and all the vegetables and healthy things 28

you put in that soup are also good of you 29

because it stimulates your immune system. 30

To make it at home, you just need a few ingredients. 31

I gave it a try with some chicken broth, onions, 32

carrots, some cut up grilled chicken 33

and a little salt and pepper. 34

And of course, don't forget the noodles. 35

Let me stir it for a second. 36

Um, delicious, nothing like it 37

and that was pretty easy. 38

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