Why I'm in Love With Nutritional Yeast as a Vegan Condiment and Supplement

How can you not love these yellowish flakes that add a sort of cheesy flavor to food? It's easy to add it to a variety of different foods to add flavor and nutrition. I've used it sprinkled on popcorn, in soup, on sandwiches, and of course, on pasta, rice, and beans.

In the US, nutritional yeast is also sometimes called savory yeast, nooch, or even hippie dust. It may have other names in other countries. Nutritional yeast comes from fungi and is inactive. You use it as a condiment, and it isn't the kind of yeast that you use to bake bread. You can, however, sprinkle it on bread for extra vitamins and a nutty, cheesy taste.

Also, don't confuse nutritional yeast with brewer's yeast. Brewer's yeast will taste bad on your popcorn, trust me.

How Nutritious is Nutritional Yeast

If you're a vegan or even a backsliding vegetarian, you can rely upon nutritional yeast to supply you with some nutrition that is difficult to obtain in your typical diet. It's filled with an array of B vitamins, for example. It often comes fortified with vitamin B-12, which is difficult for vegans to obtain. The yeast doesn't naturally produce B-12, but manufacturers use B-12 from bacteria cultures to mix with their products. The product also supplies zinc.

One tablespoon will give you:

• More than the DV of B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12 (B12, if fortified)
• About 20 percent of the DV of zinc
• You also get iron, selenium, and potassium, compete protein, and thiamine
• About 60 calories and 5 grams of carbs

Many sources report (citations at the end) that this tasty condiment can help lower cholesterol and improve immune function. Some say it helps people with digestive issues too. This is no fad diet food, it's affordable, and it actually tastes good.

Sources

https://draxe.com/nutritional-yeast/
https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/nutritional-yeast/
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Tell Me How Much You Love Nutritional Yeast

You can purchase nutritional yeast in a bag or shaker container. If you've tried it, let me know. Otherwise, I'm always open to other vegan options that offer good taste, lots of nutrition, and an affordable price. Even if you're not a vegan or vegetarian, this handy condiment can still help you add nutrition and flavor to your food.

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