If you want to take care of your cardiovascular health and strengthen your bones to protect yourself from osteoporosis in the future, you need to take care of what’s on your plate. This is helped by a richly nutritious diet, which contains plenty of protein, healthy fats, high-value carbohydrates, as well as vitamins and minerals. At the same time, it is important to avoid processed snacks, sweets and fast food. It is worth taking an interest in the diet of the Japanese, whose diet is considered one of the healthiest. An interesting snack that often appears in the menu of Japanese people is natto. What it is, how to eat it, and what properties does natto have? We give you a hint.
Natto is fermented soybeans is produced with the participation of the bacteria Bacillus subtilis var. Natto. This delicacy it has a sticky consistency and a pungent smellwhich will not be pleasant for everyone because it resembles long-ripened cheese. There are many types of natto, but usually, in addition to soy, you also need water and salt to prepare this dish. The Japanese have been eating this soy snack for hundreds of years, it is called “itohiki daizu”, which can be translated as “linear soy”.
You wonder where to buy natto? Unfortunately, you won’t find it in popular supermarkets. It is worth looking in specialized stores selling world cuisines. It is also available in many online stores.
Soy, from which natto is made, is a legume rich in proteinwhich makes it very filling, it perfectly suppresses hunger, reducing the desire to snack. Which is important especially for people who want to lose weight. Protein is also a nutrient that builds muscles and affects the appearance of skin, hair and nails.
Natto is also an excellent source of vitamin K2, which strengthens bones and teeth, thus reducing the risk of osteoporosis and tooth decay. Moreover, it has a positive effect on the circulatory system.
This dish is especially recommended to support the health of the circulatory system, reducing the risk of diseases. Natto supports the heart and reduces too high levels of “bad” cholesterol, it also has anti-atherosclerosis properties, eaten regularly helps reduce the size of atherosclerotic plaque. It owes this action nattokinazie.
According to the websitezdrowie.interia.pl: “The most active ingredient of natto, and the ingredient responsible for many beneficial effects on health, especially on the circulatory system, is an enzyme called nattokinase (NK).” It is worth adding that this ingredient is difficult to find in other food products.
In traditional Japanese homes, sandwiches, porridge or scrambled eggs are not served for breakfast. Instead, the Japanese often choose miso soup, which they eat with rice, algae and vegetables. It is also served with such a meal natto. They usually serve them with the addition of soy sauce, karashi mustard, negi, i.e. a special variety of tara onion, or tartare. It is also quite a popular addition to this dish raw egg. Natto can be a stand-alone snack or an element of sushi, salads or omelets.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, dietetyki.org.pl
