{"id":577,"date":"2021-06-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/?p=577"},"modified":"2021-06-14T15:12:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T06:12:54","slug":"why-you-should-love-natto-health-benefits-of-japanese-fermented-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/why-you-should-love-natto-health-benefits-of-japanese-fermented-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Love Natto: Health Benefits Of Japanese Fermented Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve eaten breakfast in Japan you\u2019ve probably encountered natto or fermented beans. It is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. <\/span><\/strong>Visitors may notice it\u2019s pungent smell and slimy, sticky texture and might avoid it but once you know its health benefits and get a chance to try it, you will be amazed how good it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Love Natto?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We will list 4 health benefits why you should try natto and why japanese love it. They say beauty is on the inside and natto just proves how this makes japanese healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Supports healthy blood circulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many credit natto as one of the reasons why Japan is one of the countries with high life expectancy. <\/span><\/strong>Natto contains lecithin; it prevents cholesterol build-up on your blood vessel walls. Amazingly, it enhances liver function and increases \u201cgood cholesterol\u201d or high-density lipoprotein in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Rich In Protein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re eating consciously, natto helps you build up muscles because it is a great source of protein.<\/span><\/strong> It has at least 18-20 amino acids, which your body needs as a daily requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Aids Fat Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Natto aids in fat loss due its dietary fiber at the same time it makes you feel full for a long time preventing you from snacking. <\/span><\/strong>Moreover, natto contains isoflavones which lowers cholesterol and makes excess fat harder to accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Balances Your Hormones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We mentioned earlier that natto has isoflavones. It also helps regulate hormone release due that it has the same structure as female hormones thus it acts as the female hormone estrogen.<\/span><\/strong> Also, it prevents hot flashes, one of the menopausal symptoms at the same time, it helps reduce bone loss, another sign of aging. It is definitely one of the holy grails in your breakfast that will help you live longer healthily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are still not impressed with natto enough to love it, this highly-regarded dish is actually a superfood.<\/span><\/strong> On top of these health benefits it is rich in several vitamins and minerals which is great for your heart and helps your skin to look beautiful. Leave us a comment below and tell us why you are curious about natto!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/lifestyle\/11-health-related-reasons-you-should-start-eating-natto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.279victoriast.co\/journal\/i-want-to-tell-you-guys-why-i-love-natto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/matcha-jp.com\/en\/3158<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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