Getting to Know the Viral Unique Japanese Food - Natto
Indonesian people are talking about challenging themselves to eat natto. Natto is a Japanese food that smells pungent and slimy made from fermented soybeans.
Halal people already know that the fermentation process requires the help of special bacteria called Bacillus Subtilis. from the process that fermented Natto produces the enzyme nattokinase. The enzyme can provide benefits, such as thinning blood clots and preventing hypertension, angina, and peripheral artery disease.
Natto Content
Because the nutritional content of natto is very high and beneficial for health. In 175 grams of natto, you can get several nutrients such as:
There are different types of carbohydrates in natto and each type provides different benefits. Fiber is a form of healthy carbohydrate that helps lower the risk of cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. There are also starches that can be broken down to provide fuel for the brain and muscles.
Another nutritional content of natto is polyunsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fats can help reduce LDL cholesterol, thereby preventing heart disease and stroke. Protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, vitamin C, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, choline, and vitamin K2, are the types of nutritional content that halal people will get when consuming natto.
Benefits of Consuming Natto
The benefits of natto are influenced by its abundant nutritional content. Nutrients in natto are obtained because it has undergone a fermentation process. This natto fermentation process uses Bacillus subtilis bacteria. The natto fermentation process generally takes 12-48 hours. Here are the benefits of Natto:
1. Maintain Digestive Health
Natto can improve the digestive system. This is because natto contains probiotics that can act as the first defense for the intestines against harmful toxins and bacteria. Researchers reveal that probiotic bacteria can help reduce gas, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating, as well as inflammatory bowel symptoms.
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2. Strengthens Bones
Natto is one of the rare vitamin K2 plants. Vitamin K2 plays an important role in bone health by activating proteins for bones that help carry calcium into the bones. Studies show that vitamin K2 can slow the loss of strength in bones due to aging and Natto can also reduce the risk of fractures.
3. Maintain Heart Health
The benefits of natto can also maintain heart health. Natto contains fiber and probiotics, both of which can help reduce cholesterol levels. Furthermore, Natto fermentation also produces nattokinase, a type of enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots. In addition, Japanese researchers report that Natto can help lower blood pressure and help control blood pressure. Apart from strengthening bones, vitamin K2 in Natto also helps prevent calcium buildup in the arteries. Vitamin K2 consumed per day will help reduce the risk of heart disease by 9%.
4. Boost Immune Cells
Natto can even increase the production of antibodies in your body, reduce your risk of infection, and can help your body get back into shape faster if you are sick. In addition to its high probiotic content, natto is rich in vitamin C, iron, and copper, all of which play an important role in immune function.
5. Prevent Cancer Cells
The content of isoflavones and vitamin K2 in natto has the potential to prevent the growth of cancer cells. The benefits of this natto can prevent the growth of liver cancer cells, colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. However, in addition to consuming natto, you of course also need to balance it with a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise. In addition, to maintain health, you also need to eat fruits and vegetables and get enough rest.
There are so many benefits of Natto. Then what is the critical point of the halal product of Natto itself? Read on in the next article, Halal People.
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2 年Wow, Natto... Never try it, but curious. Is it halal?