Benefits of Miso

Benefits of Miso

• invisiblechef 16 years ago
  Something I found a few years back, I know it is an article written by Bridget Diana Soeder.
  
  In the Japanese culture, 'miso' is synonymous with good health and longevity of life.Within the last two decades the rest of the world might be finally catching on to what many Japanese people have known for centuries.
  
  
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• invisiblechef 16 years ago said:
  1. Cancer Prevention: Miso contains trypsin, which has demonstrated anti-tumor effects.2. Anti-aging: The brown pigment found in miso is one ingredient of many, which prevents cerebral cell deterioration and thus impedes the aging process!
  
  3. Smokers: For secondhand smokers and to those of you who are trying to quit smoking: the vitamin B contained in miso might reduce harmful exposure in the throat. There is an old saying handed down throughout the ages that "miso is good for smokers". Try pouring miso soup through a stained tobacco pipe and witness for yourself the visible cleansing action before your very eyes.
  
  4. Digestion: The dietary fiber in miso cleans your intestines and helps to maintain regularity.
  
  5. Hangovers: If you indulged a bit too much with the libations the night before and find yourself singing a new tune in the morning, try miso. A cup of miso in the morning can help alleviate stiff muscles and replenish some vitamins and minerals lost from the previous night of "fun".
  
  6. Stomach cancer: People who excluded miso from their diet were 50% more likely to die from stomach cancer as opposed to the second group study who ate miso on a daily basis. (Japan's National Cancer Center)
  
  7. Beauty: The natural ingredients from miso increase protein absorption that can keep your hair and skin radiant and youthful.
  
  8. Radioactivity: It is noteworthy to highlight the miraculous healing ability miso has upon rejuvenating damaged cells exposed to radioactivity. Numerous studies have demonstrated this throughout the last two decades.
  
  9. Cholesterol: The protein derived from miso's main ingredient, soybeans, reduces blood cholesterol and sustains elasticity of blood vessels.
  
  10. Mental Fatigue: Rather than a mid-afternoon caffeinated beverage which will keep you up through the wee hours of morning… reward yourself with the vitamin B-12, found in miso that can offer a healthier alternative as well as offer a more promising night of sleep ahead.
  
  
  
  My favorite miso paste is red. although a lot of people seem to prefer the lighter color. I have tried the miso paste from the grocery stores and it just does not taste good to me, not like you find in the Oriental Markets.
  
  
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