Raw Food and Nutritional Yeast
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Nutritional Yeast…what the heck is that stuff?
Nutritional yeast is used in both vegan food and raw food preparation. It is not raw but what is it and why is it used so much? Nutritional yeast is used for both it’s nutritional benefits and its taste. As a supplement to recipes, it gives that “cheesy” flavor that eludes us in a vegan diet.
Nutritional Yeast should not be confused with brewers yeast. It is a deactivated yeast that is grown on sugar cane juice and beet molasses in a carefully controlled environment. It is harvested, washed and dried before packaging. Nutritional Yeast is a good source of B vitamins and some nutritional yeasts are fortified with B12. Containing 18 amino acids, it is also a complete protein. There are an amazing 8 grams of protein in one and a half tablespoons.
Nutritional yeast is produced specifically for the nutritional benefits that it provides. It also provides a great taste. Cheesy and nutty, it brings a depth of flavor to our raw food recipes. Note it is not raw as it has to be pasturized to kill the yeast. But it is a healthy, nutritious, supplement. it is a favorite ingredient in Rawmazing’s Kale Chips.
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Terry wrote on June 29, 2014
I love the taste of nutritional yeast; however, I have been told before that people healing from cancer should not use it. Have you heard anything like that? Maybe because it’s grown on sugar cane juice and beet molasses and sugar feeds cancer.
Wish I had thought to try it on my husband when he had cancer, maybe he would have survived. Ya never know what might help and my thinking is this would have done good rather then bad.
Ange wrote on May 14, 2014
I love the taste of nutritional yeast; however, I have been told before that people healing from cancer should not use it. Have you heard anything like that? Maybe because it’s grown on sugar cane juice and beet molasses and sugar feeds cancer.
Susan wrote on March 24, 2014
Ozzie, you might find this interesting: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preserving-immune-function-in-athletes-with-nutritional-yeast/
There are definitely health benefits.
Ozzie wrote on March 24, 2014
Nutritional Yeast has naturally occurring MSG in it and it is a excitotoxin, it should never be touted as a health food or healthy. Look up the documentary Excitotoxin the taste that kills.
Tim wrote on April 16, 2015
What?? That is terrible.
Susan wrote on April 19, 2015
Hi, Tim, Please check out the link to NutritionFacts.org. You will find that there are many positive things about Nutritional Yeast. I have not seen the studies referred to above. 🙂