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With a texture rivaling okra, is natto poised to catch on in America - Charles Passy
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One Dish Too Far: Japanese Fermented Soybeans
As someone who has spent a good part of his journalistic career writing about food, I take a certain pride in the fact I will eat anything and everything.
A taco stuffed with chile-dusted fried grasshoppers? No problem. An ice cream made from durian, the infamously pungent fruit? Bring it on.
But about a decade ago, I came across a Japanese specialty known as natto, a dish of fermented soybeans. It smelled like a stinky cheese left outside the fridge for at least an hour too long. But even more notable was the texture: If you think okra is slimy, imagine okra that, on a scale of 1 to 10, goes to 11, to borrow the “Spinal Tap” phrase.
I gagged after my first bite. Needless…
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A Vegan Pantry Staple You Can Get at Any 7-11 in Japan
Nutritionally, there is no food more appropriate than fermented soybeans for our protein-obsessed and environmentally conscious present. Natto is a dense source of plant-based protein (31 grams per cup), probiotics (excellent for microbiome health), and vitamin K2 (crucial for funneling calcium to bones).
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Men and women who ate fermented soy products like natto, miso and tempeh had lower rates of cardiovascular disease and early death.
Japanese superfood can't combat COVID-19, but may prolong your life
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a beloved Japanese food has become even more popular. Like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and medical masks, natto, a sticky, stringy and some say even smelly fermented dish made from soybeans that is believed to boost the immune system has disappeared from supermarket shelves in Japan in March and April. Luckily, however, it's possible for anyone to make natto at home.
Natto – How To Eat And Enjoy The Health Benefits Of Fermented Soybeans
One of the benefits of natto is its richness in both Vitamin K1 and K2, which reduce blood clots. With its great effects on the health and strength of skin, heart and bones, natto is very nutritious!
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Does a stinky, fermented soybean condiment belong on your plate? Ann Yonetani, a microbiologist turned food entrepreneur, thinks so.
Evidence Based Natto: The Fermented Soy Superfood
There’s a lot of controversy around soy and soy-based products like natto. With all the contradictory claims out there from researchers and health experts alike, it’s no wonder that many people are left scratching their heads on whether soy helps or harms your health.
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The Japanese have long hailed natto as a superfood – but its ammonia-like smell and mucus-like consistency make the fermented soybean dish a turnoff for many.
One Dish Too Far: Japanese Fermented Soybeans
With a texture rivaling okra, is natto poised to catch on in America?
11 Health-Related Reasons You Should Start Eating Natto, Even If You Don’t Live in Japan
There are so many ways to eat natto. You can eat it as is, or add it to different recipes and dishes you might already frequently make. I personally eat it with a little dashi sauce, mustard and some mayo. I challenge you to give it a try and to come up with your favorite way to eat it. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up becoming obsessed!
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Natto
Fermented soybeans, also referred to as natto, are a traditional Japanese dish and an ingredient in many others. Natto is also quite nutritious and imparts a great deal of health benefits that make it as beneficial to your health as it is tasty.
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