In every part of the world, there are so many kinds of food available. Also, in different parts of the world, there are different types of food preparations made. But, there is still similarities on these foods, all are using condiments to flavor them. Well, people really wanted to taste good food that’s why condiments are added.
Among the most condiments used worldwide are black pepper, vinegar, soy sauce, and many more. Speaking of soy sauce, which is commonly used in many households around the globe, did you know that there are health benefits in soy sauce? Yes, there are!
Soy sauce was invented in China from the 3rd to the 5th century. It is based from a meat-based fermented sauce called “jiang”. This condiment then spread through the South East Asia then the world. It is made out of fermented paste of boiled soybeans, brine, roasted grain and Aspergillus sojae molds.
Here are the Health Benefits of Soy Sauce:
Soy Sauce is a source of Sodium
A teaspoon serving of soy sauce called tamari, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database, has 335 milligrams of sodium. Sodium is an essential mineral, required for basic bodily functions, It also balances the fluids in our body. Sodium also helps send nerve impulses. The recommended upper limit of sodium for adults is 2,300 milligrams per day. It drops to 1,500 milligrams per day for people who had history of heart issues.
Can be substitute to salt
Soy sauce has a rich flavor. That’s why, it is really favored to be added into food. Also, the taste it produces is just almost the same as table salt. With that said, you can actually use soy sauce instead of salt. You can base on the 2009 publication in the “Journal of Food Science” wherein it is found that “substituting naturally brewed soy sauce for table salt in foods did not lower the taste intensity of the food, despite the fact that the total sodium content was reduced. In some cases, there was 50 percent less sodium in the foods and no discernible change in taste.”
It has Anti-allergenic properties
There is a study posted on 2005 in the “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” wherein it is found that soy sauce really has anti-allergenic properties. In a human study, participants who had allergies took soy sauce and exhibited more improvement than those taking the placebo. “The scientists concluded that soy sauce held great promise in treating allergies, although further study was needed.”
Sodium has Antioxidant Properties
Another review published on 2005 by the “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” found that soy sauce has very high in shoyu flavones, a natural antioxidant. Natural antioxidants helps “protect your body from damage from free radicals which your body makes naturally as it digests food.” These free radicals speed up the aging process and could make the risk of developing health issues higher. Also, “the antimicrobial properties of soy sauce were found to be effective in protecting the body from certain bacteria.”
Just remember to get the naturally fermented kind of soy sauce for optimal health.
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