People from Japan are known for leading a healthy lifestyle. It not only involves the frequent practice of Yoga, but also a special food item that results in extending the lifespan of an individual. Looking into the effective benefits, Japanese people call the food item ‘superfood’. The food that has such effects looks so different that many of us might not like to have it. We are talking about the Japanese superfood Natto. It is a traditional Japanese food which has several health benefits — from nourishing the intestines to boosting immunity. This fermented food has a different kind of smell and consistency that might not be liked by all. Natto is rich in nutrition and benefits in strengthening bones, heart and the immune system.
Natto can be easily recognisable as it has a distinctive and pungent smell, while the flavour is generally described to be nutty. As per the traditional practice of eating Natto, it is typically topped with soy sauce, mustard, chives and other seasonings; it is mostly consumed with cooked rice. Natto is made from the fermented soybean, which makes the beans smell like ammonia and gets sticky like mucus.
According to a survey conducted in 2017 by Nifty, a Japanese company, it was found that more than 62 percent of people across Japan eat Natto very often while only 13 percent people do not like the superfood.
Let us know why eating Natto is a healthy choice to opt for and the benefits of having this Japanese Superfood.
Improves blood flow
According to Japanese culture, the consumption of Natto is believed to improve the blood flow in the human body. As a result of the same, it eventually reduces the risk of heart attack. According to scientists, daily consumption of Natto affects the span of life.
Reduces death risk
According to a report published in the Shirakawa British Journal, if an individual consumes food made from soya beans such as Natto, the risk of dying of heart attack is reduced by 10 percent. It has an abundance of protein, iron and fibre, which keeps the blood pressure in order. Besides, it also cures the deficiency of required vitamins.
Helps in digestion and burn fats
As Natto has probiotics, it makes the process of digestion more smooth and also prevents diarrhoea. Natto itself is an easily digestive food item, which also becomes an agent to digest other items.
Besides, these probiotics also help in burning fat as the probiotics derived from the fermented soy aids in major weight loss, while allowing the body to gain any more as well. The probiotics also cut the calories from other food items we eat.