To stay in shape, the Japanese have had a little secret for millennia. And you can apply it easily at home.
Everyone knows it, and yet few are aware of its many benefits. We are of course talking to you about Miso soup. This traditional Japanese drink contains many secrets. Far from the consumption that we do in France, as a soup, the Japanese consider it as a drink and do not hesitate to drink it with breakfast. And for good reason: it promotes digestive health, is interesting from a nutritional point of view and can even play an active role in weight loss.
But first, let’s start with the basics: miso paste, a traditional Japanese food and main ingredient of the drink, is made from fermented soybeans, sea salt and water, then mixed with a ferment mushroom. Particularly rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, it is then melted in water to form this broth that we all know to which we add wakame seaweed, tofu, mushrooms and spring onions. according to the recipes.
Excellent for the intestinal flora, miso soup promotes good digestive health. Indeed, it is composed of numerous amino acids and good bacteria, essential for the proper functioning of our digestive tract. At stake ? Easier digestion and less heaviness in the stomach. But the magic of Miso soup doesn’t stop there: it amplifies the absorption of good nutrients by the digestive system and limits the formation of bad bacteria. Added to this already long list are a few more nutritional qualities: it is rich in trace elements (iron, copper, zinc, sodium, etc.), vitamins and vegetable proteins. The wakame seaweed added to the broth has detoxifying properties and helps the body drain more easily.
All for a very low number of calories (around 84 per bowl). Thus, it is ideal to consume as part of weight loss. The fact that it is mainly composed of water makes it an excellent way to regulate hunger. Ideally, it is drunk as a starter, just before starting your meal. As part of a balanced diet, miso soup can thus prove to be a real slimming ally.