Natto doesn’t have the most popular smell in the world!! but I wonder how many people know of the health benefits that natto is purported to have? Perhaps, the smell of natto can be forgotten if you think about the following 10 suggestions promoting natto as a health food ……?
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Natto is one of my favourite foods!
1. Did you know that natto’s distinctive smell comes from the compound pyrazine which reduces the likelihood of blood clotting?
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2. And a 2009 study in Taiwan suggested that natto could provide treatment for amyloid-type diseases such as Alzheimer’s!
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3. Another really interesting point about nattō is that it contains large amounts of vitamin K. Great for helping to prevent osteoporosis.
4. Natto also helps suppresses excessive immune reactions, due to the large quantity of polyamine.
5. Nattō contains many chemicals alleged to prevent cancer, for example natto has daidzein, genistein, isoflavone, phytoestrogen, and the chemical element selenium.
- Perfect for mixing sticky natto
5. It is suggested that nattō may have a cholesterol-lowering effect.
6. Nattō is also said to have an antibiotic effect
In 2007 there was a ‘run’ on natto when these health benefits were ‘leaked’ on Japanese television !!!
- Apologies because the shop has run out of natto
7. Nattō is claimed to prevent obesity
- A natto felt bean!
8. It is claimed that natto helps improve digestion – although the felt variety probably won’t do the job!!
9. Natto reduces the effects of aging – good to hear!!!
10. It helps in hair loss in men due to its phytoestrogen content – spread the word?
Nattō is also sometimes used as an ingredient of pet food, and it is claimed that this improves the health of the pets. Interesting stuff!
- Have you tried a natto memo pad!!!
Thanks to Wiki some insights into natto! Do you like natto?
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Never had natto before. After eating natto, does it produce any gaseous side effects in the lower regions? LOL ^_^ Looks like an all purpose ingredient you have their.
As bad as it smells and tastes, I was surprized not to get a sick stomach after eating it. No gastro problems after eating it either.
I mash a small amount with a fork and mix mustard into it. Then I take a chick pea size amount on the end of a spoon and swallow it followed by some water, I do this until it is all gone. I dont chew or breathe while it is in my mouth.
Don’t think so …..
good to hear!