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yeastNutritional
By Alexis Weilbaecher, RD
Anyone can benefit from adding Nyuteraitisotnal
You may have heard of nutritional nutritional yeast into their daily meal plan,
yeast, or even tried it, but what but especially vegetarians or vegans (those Easy ways to add
exactly are the benefits of this who need more protein and B vitamins). nutritional yeast into
food product? Nutritional yeast Nutritional yeast is a complete protein, your daily routine:
is derived from a strain of yeast providing 18 amino acids, nine of which
called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are essential amino acids that your body Grab a slice of
which comes from sugar cane or cannot produce. Just two tablespoons 100 percent
beet molasses. The yellow flaky provide only 50 calories, 5 grams of whole wheat
appearance is produced through the carbohydrates, 4 grams of dietary fiber, or whole grain
heat treatment process. Although 0 grams of sugar, 8 grams of protein and bread, spread 1
the name may seem unappealing, 130 percent B12 (B12 is a vitamin typically tablespoon vegan Earth
nutritional yeast is a quick, easy and found in animal‑based foods, such as red Balance Spread (or spread
delicious way to add extra nutritional meat and eggs). If you don’t consume of choice), and sprinkle 2
value to your meal. much of these nutrients, nutritional yeast tablespoons of nutritional
Think of nutritional yeast as being a would be a great alternative. You can find yeast for that extra kick.
healthier “cheese‑like” substitute. This it at any health food store as well as some
flaky product has a cheesy, nutty flavor grocery stores.
that won’t disappoint your taste buds.
If you’re not
a fan and
want to minimize
the taste, you
can add a couple
of tablespoons
into a homemade
smoothie.
Sprinkle a couple
of tablespoons
onto your
salad, oatmeal
or popcorn.
Trying to eat more
veggies? Add
some on top of a
vegetable medley.
8 INSPIRE HEALTH March · April 2016
yeastNutritional
By Alexis Weilbaecher, RD
Anyone can benefit from adding Nyuteraitisotnal
You may have heard of nutritional nutritional yeast into their daily meal plan,
yeast, or even tried it, but what but especially vegetarians or vegans (those Easy ways to add
exactly are the benefits of this who need more protein and B vitamins). nutritional yeast into
food product? Nutritional yeast Nutritional yeast is a complete protein, your daily routine:
is derived from a strain of yeast providing 18 amino acids, nine of which
called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are essential amino acids that your body Grab a slice of
which comes from sugar cane or cannot produce. Just two tablespoons 100 percent
beet molasses. The yellow flaky provide only 50 calories, 5 grams of whole wheat
appearance is produced through the carbohydrates, 4 grams of dietary fiber, or whole grain
heat treatment process. Although 0 grams of sugar, 8 grams of protein and bread, spread 1
the name may seem unappealing, 130 percent B12 (B12 is a vitamin typically tablespoon vegan Earth
nutritional yeast is a quick, easy and found in animal‑based foods, such as red Balance Spread (or spread
delicious way to add extra nutritional meat and eggs). If you don’t consume of choice), and sprinkle 2
value to your meal. much of these nutrients, nutritional yeast tablespoons of nutritional
Think of nutritional yeast as being a would be a great alternative. You can find yeast for that extra kick.
healthier “cheese‑like” substitute. This it at any health food store as well as some
flaky product has a cheesy, nutty flavor grocery stores.
that won’t disappoint your taste buds.
If you’re not
a fan and
want to minimize
the taste, you
can add a couple
of tablespoons
into a homemade
smoothie.
Sprinkle a couple
of tablespoons
onto your
salad, oatmeal
or popcorn.
Trying to eat more
veggies? Add
some on top of a
vegetable medley.
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