Why you Should Add this Tastey Booster Food, Nutritional Yeast, to Your Diet

By Karen Brennan, MSW, NC, BCHN®, Herbalist

Nutritional Yeast: What is it?

Nutritional Yeast is not a plant nor animal food but rather a fungus like mushrooms.  It is a good addition to a vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten free and dairy free diet.

I have Candida, I am avoiding foods that contain yeast, can I eat nutritional yeast?

The yeast you find in breads and beer is a live and active yeast.  Nutritional yeast comes in a dried flake form and is not an active yeast.  This means you cannot use it to make bread or beer but more importantly it will not lead to overgrowth of yeast/candida in the body.  Therefore, because it has been deactivated it cannot cause or contribute to candida. You may read otherwise on the web but nutritional yeast is safe to it.

What causes overgrowth of candida (healthy people will always have some candida) is a diet high in sugary/processed foods and drinks, antibiotic use and birth control pills to name a few root causes.  To learn more about what candida is, what are more causes, symptoms and more importantly, how to address it read this article

What are the Benefits of Adding this Food into my Diet?

• Beta Glucan fibers found in nutritional yeast help to maintain the body’s defense against pathogens (this was found in a study in which participants consumed a spoonful daily)


• Another study in which participants consumed one half a spoonful found that mood states improved and they had significant boost in feelings of vigor.


• It is a great addition to vegan and vegetarian diets due to its protein and B vitamin content. It also has a cheesy taste so many use it to replace cheese in their diet.


• It contains all nine essential amino acids.


• It is a rich source of 14 minerals and 17 vitamins


• It has antiviral and antibacterial properties


• It may be useful for candida, chronic acne, diarrhea, and immune system support.


• Athletes use it for an energy boost

How Do I use it in My Recipes?

You can add nutritional yeast to many dishes that you make.  Add it at the end to hot and cooked dishes as high temperatures may destroy the nutritional benefits of the yeast.  For instance, add some to your cooked chicken curry dish or to your favorite pasta sauce.

• Sprinkle it on your stove topped cooked popcorn


• Add it into hummus, pesto, pasta sauces and cold soups


• Sprinkle onto your salads and cooked vegetables


• Use it as you would use grated cheese


• Add to bean and rice or whole grain dishes.

Recipes with Nutritional Yeast

Will my local Grocery Store Carry Nutritional Yeast?

• Your local traditional grocery store may not but many are adding healthier options. For instance, many Walmart and King Soopers now contain nutritional yeast products. Whole Foods and other local natural grocery stores and vitamin shops should carry nutritional yeast.


• Otherwise order online from www.thrivemarket.com, amazon or many other healthy whole foods or vitamin websites.


• Because I only use a small amount per day I store mine in a glass jar in the fridge to maintain freshness. Otherwise, store in your pantry or cupboard. It should keep for up to 2 years.

What You Need to Know

• Those with Gout may want to keep the amount to ½ a teaspoon per day due to its purine content


• You may have heard that some nutritional yeast products contain lead. These brands have no detectable lead in them-Bob’s Red Mill, NOW, Bragg’s, Dr. Fuhrman, and Red Star.  However, no matter what the brand, it is safe to consume 2 tablespoons per day.


• Some nutritional yeast products contain B12 while others do not. Read the label. If you are a vegan or vegetarian and avoid meats, it is still best to supplement with B12 in a methylated form. It is a myth that B12 is naturally found in nutritional yeast-it must be added in.


• It does NOT contain MSG as you may hear this rumor. Yeast is a natural source of the umami flavor or natural glutamic acid.  The glutamic acid is bound to other amino acids. The glutamic acid that is MSG is not bound.  When you consume glutamic acid from real foods, your body controls how much is absorbed.  Excess glutamic acid is passed off as waste not stored in your body.  MSG that is added to fast food and processed foods is an excitotoxin that overexcites your cells.

Sources

http://nutritionfacts.org/2017/02/14/benefits-of-nutritional-yeast-to-prevent-the-common-cold/?

Bauman, E. & Friedlander, J. (2014) Foundations in Nutrition.  CA: Bauman College

Wood, R. (2010) The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia.  NY: Penguin Books

As a nutrition professional, Karen Brennan of Tru Foods Nutrition Services LLC does not treat, cure or diagnose. This information is for educational purposes only.

I am a nutrition professional with a focus on mental health and gut health. I am also passionate about getting nutrition information out to the public so that others can take charge of their own health instead of living on meds. I help others who have tried the medical route and who are often are worse off because of it. Nutrition therapy has an individized approach and addresses root causes.

Why you Should Add this Tastey Booster Food, Nutritional Yeast, to Your Diet

A Miracle Immune System Booster: Make This Juice to Combat Diabetes, Infections, Heart Diseases and Even Cancer!

The immune system plays a significant role in keeping you healthy and in fighting against illnesses and infections. As people today have to deal with many virus and toxins from the environment, all of us realize the importance of a healthy immune system, which protects and improves both physical and emotional health.

There are some lifestyle habits you should adopt to protect your immune system, the first line of defense for diseases.

1. Sleep enough for maintaining balanced hormones;


2. Limit the alcohol intake, as well as cigarette;


3. Include proper nutrition into your diet, and lower the amount of fats and sugar;


4. Exercise regularly;


5. Drink enough water.

A healthy diet is vital to boost a healthy immune system. Here is a natural homemade drink you can make with some common ingredients in your kitchen to stimulate your immune system in a great way.

An Amazing Juice to Make Your Immune System Work Properly

Ingredients:

• 1 kg fresh beets


• 1/2 kg carrots


• 1 medium lemon


• 1 kg raw honey


• 2-3 apples


• 2-3 oranges

Directions:

Wash the beets, carrots, and apples, cut them into small pieces.

Juice the oranges and squeeze the juice from the lemon.

Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend them to get a homogeneous drink.

Put the drink in a glass bottle and save in fridge.

How to use:

Drink 1 glass of this juice before breakfast every morning.

It’s especially good for people with a weaker immune system. You will feel more energetic after 10 days of keeping drinking it.

The main ingredients are beets and carrots of this drink, both of which are great foods that are loaded with nutrients.

Eat beets to own a healthy immune system to fight against chronic diseases.

Beets are rich in betalains, an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties to help battle inflammation-related chronic health problems, including obesity and even cancer. This sweet vegetable also benefits to you in other ways:

Carrot – The health benefits of this super power food are countless

Carrot provides great amounts of vitamins and a host of other essential nutrients for a healthy immune system, it’s such a miracle plant that slows down aging, improves vision (Natural Foods &Home Remedies in Protecting and Improving Your Eyes), prevents cancer and other diseases.

It also assists the liver function to flush out the toxins out of the body, clean organs give you a healthy immune system to protect you from the illnesses. And carrot has been found to be able to reduce the risk of stroke, a study from Harvard University showed those who consumed 5 or more carrots every week had fewer chances to suffer from a stroke than people who consumed fewer carrots.

Make this juice and drink it when you feel a lack of energy. Natural solutions are always top-picks, a healthy and happy immune system to all!

Additional sources: healthguidance.org, care2.com

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A Powerful Health Booster – What Will Happen to Your Body When You Drink Papaya Leaf Juice

Most of us know the health benefits of papaya fruit, but less people consider of the leaves of papaya. Papaya leaf has even more medicinal benefits than the fruit, based on studies.

Papaya leaf juice, the juice extracted from the leaves of papaya, becomes more and more popular thanks to its healing properties. It contains a higher concentration of vitamin C than in the fruit, and also provides many other important nutrients, minerals and vitamins:

• Calcium


• Potassium


• Sodium


• Magnesium


• Iron


• Manganese


• Vitamin A and Vitamin E


• Flavonols


• Niacin


• Tannins


• Beta-carotene

And Papain, an enzyme that aids in digesting proteins, thus easing the indigestion symptoms, such as bloating, gas and other digestive disorders.

How to Make and Consume Papaya Juice

Ingredients:

• A handful of papaya leaves


• 2 liters of water

Directions:

Wash the papaya leaves thoroughly, cut them and put into a saucepan.

Add water and bring them to the boil. Simmer 10-15 minutes, then strain the liquid and save in a glass container.

How to Use:

Because of the bitter taste, start with 1-2 tablespoon a day and work up to 50 ml, 3 times a day.

Top Health Benefits of Consuming Papaya Juice

There are several good reasons that you should take papaya leaf juice, see what will happen to your body if you consume the juice regularly.

You will have less chances to suffer from indigestion

This is due to the papain, amylase enzymes and protease enzymes in the leaves, which will help to prevent acid reflux, prevent heartburn as well as other digestive issues.

Your chronic fatigue will be improved

Papaya juice has good effect for cleansing and healing, so consume it daily help boost your energy levels, and it will be helpful for improving the condition of chronic fatigue.

It lowers your blood sugar levels naturally

Papaya leaf juice helps regulate blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity.

You will also get benefits for treatment of cancer

Papaya leaf juice has been proven to have positive effect on preventing and killing cancer cells. It’s effective for different types of cancers, including prostate, liver, lung and breast cancers. It’s widely used in herbal remedies by people as an cancer cure agent.

You will have a stronger immune system

Papaya leaf contains acerogenin that prevents many diseases and supports the immune system. This will fight bacterial and viral invaders in the body, thus preventing many risk diseases.

You will own a healthy and glowing skin

Papaya leaf juice helps your skin in several ways.

1. The high content of vitamin A and vitamin C promote skin health; It clears your skin and remove the toxins;


2. It is effective in treating eczema;


3. It helps in healing wounds;


4. It also makes the hardened skin softer.

There are many more benefits from papaya leaf juice:

• Increases appetite


• Increases platelet count


• Treats hair problems including dandruff and balding


• Eases menstrual pain


• Aids in burning fat


• Reduces inflammation

Sources: drinks-health.com/ourworldstuff.com/healthylifetricks.com

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