{"id":3908,"date":"2016-05-15T19:00:57","date_gmt":"2016-05-15T23:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=3908"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:14:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T21:14:04","slug":"12-secret-benefits-eating-miso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/12-secret-benefits-eating-miso\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Secret Benefits of Eating Miso"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Eating miso can help contribute to health, here's 12 secret benefits you may not know about.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miso is a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybeans. You may have tasted miso if you ever ate out at a hibachi grill or Japanese restaurant. If you tried miso soup and didn't like it, I would like to urge you to try making your own. The quality of homemade miso soup is usually much better than what you will find in most restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Maybe you are wondering if you should be eating soy? \u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Dr. Mercola the four types of soy that are healthy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tempeh<\/strong>, a fermented soybean cake with a firm texture and nutty, mushroom-like flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miso<\/strong>, a fermented soybean paste with a salty, buttery texture (commonly used in miso soup).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natto<\/strong>, fermented soybeans with a sticky texture and strong, cheese-like flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soy sauce<\/strong>, which is traditionally made by fermenting soybeans, salt and enzymes; be wary because many varieties on the market today are made artificially using a chemical process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only soy with health benefits is organic soy that has been properly fermented, and these are the only soy products I ever recommend consuming.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a long fermentation process, the phytate and &#8220;anti-nutrient&#8221; levels of soybeans are reduced, and their beneficial properties become available to your digestive system. (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous article on mercola.com was removed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits include:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is an excellent source of B vitamins most notably B12, which is good news for vegetarians and vegans.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can improve the quality of blood and lymph fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces risk for breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens the immune system because of the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whfoods.com\/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=114\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creation of immuno-supportive substances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the fermentation process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps to lower LDL cholesterol <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains all essential amino acids, which makes it a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/balance-blood-sugar-lose-weight\/\">protein<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulates the secretion of digestive fluids in the stomach, improving digestion and elimination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aids in the digestion and assimilation of other foods in the intestines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restores beneficial probiotics to the intestines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes a healthy pH in the digestive system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can help to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/dental-fillings-affecting-health\/\">chelate heavy metals<\/a> and expel\u00a0them from the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/your-fabulous-forties\/\">Anti-aging<\/a> properties due to the antioxidants contained.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3909 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of miso\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC02445-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified organic miso made with sea salt is the best choice if available. Miso should ideally have a fermentation time of between six months and two years.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalnews.com\/025519_health_anti-aging_soy.html#ixzz48lUn1tP4\">Source<\/a>\u00a0The darker varieties\u00a0are usually fermented longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For daily benefits, I simply add miso to my homemade bone broth and drink before meals to enjoy the wonderful benefits described above. However, it can be used in sauces, glazes, soups, casseroles, dips and lots more. If you would like more suggestions on how to consume this amazing food\u00a0read <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalnews.com\/025519_health_anti-aging_soy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could also try this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metiista.net\/glowing-skin-coconut-turmeric-miso-broth\/\">recipe<\/a> for soup that will have your skin glowing with youthfulness!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of miso<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have used white, yellow, red and chickpea misos. My favorite is probably red, but if you are starting out you might want to begin with a lighter variety\u00a0such as the white, often referred to as sweet miso. It is not sweetened, it just has a milder flavor. Make sure your miso does not have any added junk, the ingredients list should only be four or five ingredients; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soybeans, water, salt and a grain (rice or barley, etc.). I prefer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/pantry-makeover\/\">organic<\/a> miso due to the fact that I want to avoid any genetically engineered soy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you use this healing food? If so what is your favorite way to use it?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating miso can help contribute to health, here&#8217;s 12 secret benefits you may not know about. Miso is a\u00a0traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybeans. You may have tasted miso if you ever ate out at a hibachi grill or Japanese restaurant. 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