Reasons For Including Miso In Your Diet

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Milana N
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If you’ve ever been to Japan—or at least a Japanese restaurant—you must have already heard about miso. Miso is a fermented paste made from soybeans and grains and used for making variety of meals in Japan, and Asian cuisine in general. Read on to find out why miso is so healthy.

It’s Rich in Probiotic

Fermented foods like miso are rich in probiotics—helpful bacteria that promote good digestion. That’s why miso is recommended for people who want to improve their gut health.

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Miso is one of the greatest food inventions of all time but has been fairly unrecognized throughout the world. Miso is simply fermented soybeans but don’t let the word fermented scare you away. Unlike other fermented products, miso has a savory smell with a salty, sweet, and earthy flavor profile. ⠀ ⠀ Miso is one of the building blocks of Japanese cuisine and this paste is used daily by a majority of Japanese people for all sorts of dishes including miso soup, miso ramen, marinades, and sauces. ⠀ ⠀ So what does it taste like? ⠀ – It has a nutty and savory flavor that is slightly salty and gives off a comforting aroma of umami. ⠀ ⠀ Is it healthy?⠀ – You betcha it is. It’s a good source of various Vitamin B, E, K and it contains all the essential amino acids needed for your body. Also, since miso is fermented, you can’t forget about the probiotics that are extremely important for your gut health. ⠀ ⠀ Next time you’re at a restaurant and you see something made with miso, give it a try and experience what Japanese people have been eating for centuries!⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ #mogujfca#mogu#shun#ramen#vegan#japanesefood#foodpics#noodles#misosoup#miso#delicious#seaweed#plantbased#vegansofig#veganfood#govegan#veganlife#dairyfree#eatclean#nutrientrich#misoramen#wholefoods#plantpower#organic#cleaneating#learnwithmogu

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Packed with Protein

With about 32 grams of protein in one cup, miso is a fantastic source of protein that’ll give you enough energy and keep you full for a long time. This is also why miso is a perfect meal choice for people who don’t eat meat.

It’s Good for the Brain

Miso contains choline and a range of B-vitamins, all of which are good for supporting cognitive functions and the nervous system.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are responsible for getting rid of damaging free radicals and fighting disease, so it’s important for our body to produce enough antioxidants. It’s also important for us to eat foods that are rich in antioxidants—such as miso.

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[RECIPES] *Miso Pork and Cabbage *Miso Soup Found a tub of Miso paste that’s expiring soon so made Miso pork and Miso soup…a pretty good meal tonight. Here’s my recipes Miso Pork and Cabbage Serves 4 Ingredients: 300g Shabu Shabu thinly sliced pork belly, cut into smaller pieces 1/2 round cabbage, tear or sliced into small pieces 1 stalk leek, sliced diagonally (white part only) 1 small red pepper, sliced into thin wedges 1 thumb-sized ginger, chopped 4 gloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoon cooking oil Seasonings: 2 tablespoon miso paste 2 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Gochujang 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sake Combine all seasonings, mix well Method: 1. Boil the pork belly for 2 minutes, drain and set aside. 2. Sauté ginger and garlic then add cabbage, red pepper, leek to stir fry. 3. When the vegetables is half cooked, return pork belly to combine. Pour seasonings and continue to stir fry and allow the sauce is reduced. Plate and serve with rice. Miso Soup Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth (unsalted) 2 tablespoon miso paste 1 block tofu, sliced into small cubes 4 small tofu puff, sliced into 4 pieces 1 stalk leek, sliced diagonally (white part only) 1 tablespoon Sake 1 stalk green onions (as garnish), finely chopped Method: 1. Bring chicken broth to boil, add miso paste to dissolve. 2. Add all ingredients and Sake into soup allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions before serving. . . . . #deliciousjen #foodandwine #feedfeed #thenewhealthy #kitchn #todayfood #inmykitchen #recipe #miso #misopork #misosoup #porkandcabbage #japanesefood #lazyjenrecipe

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