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Have you ever tried nutritional yeast?
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BY CHRISTINE CROSBY
ur granddaughter, Poppy (8)
loves nutritional yeast on lots
of things. From cucumbers,
eggs, toast, pasta...you name it. She
also knows it's good for her, but that
doesn't dissuade her...yay! Like many
children, Poppy has, shall we say,
a discriminating palate? Her mom
discovered nutritional yeast as a way
to bring out and add flavor to the
basic foods that are good for her plus
add a big nutritional boost to her diet.
What Is
nutritional
yeast?
Poppy loves her nutritional yeast
Nutritional yeast, the cheesy-tasting
cousin of brewer's or baker's
yeast, has gained popularity in
recent years due to the growing
interest in plant-based diets.
According to WebMD,
" Nutritional yeast is rich in nutrients
that are often lacking in vegetarian
and vegan diets. It's also free of
gluten, soy, and sugar, making it a
great dietary addition for people
with food sensitivities. Research
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shows that its nutritional
content can benefit any
diet.
These golden flakes are
made with yeast similar to
the strain used in brewing
and baking, but they
are deactivated in the final
product. While nutritional
yeast is rich in nutrients,
most varieties sold today
are fortified with even
more vitamins. You can find
it at health stores and most
supermarkets. "
Health benefits of nutritional
yeast - not just for kids.
Nutritional yeast is a great source of vitamins
and minerals. It also contains all nine essential
amino acids, making it a complete protein such as
those found in animal products.
Complete proteins are important nutrients that
assist functions such as tissue repair and nutrient
absorption. They may also prevent muscle loss
(something important for us grandparents).
Before you jump on the nutritional yeast bandwagon,
you can check out any potential downsides
from WebMD here.
Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value *
Serving size
Amount per serving
Calories
Total Fat 0 g
Sodium 20 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Protein 5 g
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 214 mg
Thiamin (B1) 6.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 6.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 35 mg
Vitamin B6 7.2 mg
Folate (B9) 353 mcg DFE (212 mcg folic
acid)
Vitamin B12 15 mcg
2 Tbsp (10 g)
40
0%
1%
1%
7%
11%
6%
4%
520%
480%
220%
420%
90%
630%
Do you have any good ways of boosting the
nutritional value in your g-kid's meals? Please
let us know here. We'd love to hear from you!

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