You've probably seen lots of my recipes that call for nutritional yeast, and you may have thought to yourself... what the f nutritional yeast?! That's what I first thought too!
I know, yeast doesn't typically sound like a good thing... but this one is nonpathogenic and way beneficial so just bear with me!
Nutritional yeast, or "nooch" is an inactive yeast that has long been called one of the original "superfoods." Its fancy science name (the kiddos love to hear me say big science words) is saccharomyces cerevisiae, and it really just looks like fish food. But it tastes really fantastic!
It's popular in the dairy free circuit because its nutty flavor let's you pretend you are eating cheese...Not kidding! You can sprinkle it on anything and everything. Use it like Parmesan! I love to use it make "cheese" sauces, to make seasoning blends with it, put it on pasta, popcorn, pizza... so many ways to use nooch! Add flavor AND good for you goodness?! ... yes please!
Here's why it's oh so amazing...
- Chock full of lots of B vitamins. Make sure to get a quality brand that is fortified with B12 and is certified gluten free. It's one of the few sources of B12.
- B vitamins give you brains AND beauty, who doesn't want those?!
- A natural energy booster.
- Fabulous non-animal source of protein with lots of essential amino acids.
- Helps keep a happy habitat of gut flora.
- Gives your immune system a little extra punch.
- Antiviral and antimicrobial
- Fabulous for your digestive system.
- Promotes a healthy pregnancy and lowers the risk of birth defects.
- It makes everything taste good!
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