EES Presents Food Ways

"Food ways" is an expression that dates back to 1946. It refers to the eating habits and culinary practices of a people, region, or historical period. Food Ways Presented by Everyday Exotic Spices: Food finds for foodies and food lovers - curated content from around the web, sharing the ways we all like to enjoy our food! Food history, recipe sharing, and all things food-related. This foodie blog is aimed at newbie cooks or beginners. But everyone is welcome!

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Miso is Good for Your Health

Miso is the fermented soybean paste miso that is used in Japanese cuisine. It offers many nutritional health benefits. Actually nutritionists say that most fermented foods are very good for you. But miso is “recognized as one of the top superfoods for gut health”

FUN FOOD FACTS:

“According to the Japan Miso Promotion Board, there are over 1,300 kinds of miso!”

“...the Japanese drink a bowl of miso soup three times a day ...”

WEIRD FOOD FACT:

Even though miso has a high salt content, it's not bad for your heart like other high-sodium foods.

The Health Benefits of Miso ~ Just One Cookbook

~ You can buy miso ready-made or make your own.

* * * Homemade Miso

FOOD FACT: Did You Know: Japanese cuisine is one of only three national food traditions recognized by the UN for its cultural significance.