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- Becky Striepe
- March 22, 2011
- 3:04 pm
- 115 comments
Soy gets a bad rap these days. While too much soy is probably not ideal for your health, fermented soy products like miso and tempeh are arguably healthier than their processed alternatives. Tempeh is a bit trickier to cook than tofu, but a good tempeh dish is worth the effort! Just make sure you’re buying organic tempeh, since non-organic soybeans are often genetically modified.
Health Benefits of Fermented Soy
Like tofu, tempeh is a great source of protein and fiber, but since tempeh is a fermented food, it has a host of other health benefits. It’s high in nutrients like manganese and copper. The protein in tempeh helps stabilize blood sugar, and because it’s fermented, it’s full of healthy probiotics.
Probiotics are the “good bacteria” that you typically associate with yogurt. Tempeh’s fermentation also produces rhizopus, which fights bad bacteria, and phytase, an enzyme that helps your body better absorb important nutrients like iron.
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Becky Striepe
Becky Striepe is a green blogger and independent crafter with a passion for vintage fabrics. She runs a crafty business, Glue and Glitter, where her mission is to use existing materials in products that help folks reduce their impact without sacrificing style! She specializes in aprons and custom lunch bags. Like this article? You can follow Becky on Twitter or find her on Facebook!
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+ add your owntempeh is the boss! i like the indonesian-style packages i get for $2, as they are the most nutritious and have the best balance of energy
Thank you Becky!!!
Thank you Becky!!!
noted with thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you! Looks delicious!
Tempting even though I never tried it. But agree with Lidia F. comment. MSG is a no no
Tempting even though I never tried it. But agree with Lidia F. comment. MSG is a no no
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