Miso (I mean the REAL one only – not the mass-produced dead miso that contains MSG and other nasties) has now been widely known as healthy super nutritious Japanese superfood. But today, I would like to talk about another benefits of Miso…
Miso contributes to your beautiful skin!
Yes, many people don’t know that Miso is also great for your healthier and younger looking skin!
Miso is actually great for:
FINER SKIN COMPLEXION AND KEEPING THE SKIN HYDRATED
According to the joint research of Dr. Maeda KenHisashi, professor of the “Marukome Co.” from Tokyo University of Technology, Miso seems to have a component that increases ceramide which can result in a finer complexion from daily consumption of miso soup. Ceramide is important for keeping the skin hydrated.
INCREASING THE ELASTICITY OF SKIN
Miso contains 18 types of amino acids including lysine and proline, which are important for collagen production. Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in skin, making up 75-80% of the organ, says New York City-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD. Along with elastic tissues, collagen is also found in the dermis, or middle layer of skin that gives it its fullness and plumpness.
Carrot miso dressing – a fabulous way to have uncooked miso!
(Recipe for this is available in my Japanese Superfoods cookbook)
SLOWING DOWN THE SIGNS OF AGING
Miso contains antioxidants such as vitamin E, iso-flavones or saponins. Vitamin E and melanoidins is the dark pigment responsible for the color of long-aged miso. Antioxidants neutralize damaging free radicals in the body so they are very important in fighting the signs of aging, as well as boosting overall health.
Eggplant with two types of miso sauce.
(Recipe for this is available in my book Cooking with Soy)
IMPROVE SKIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ACNE
Research has confirmed the importance of the relationship between gut and skin health that includes the beneficial effect of probiotics on skin.
Miso is a powerful probiotic food, thanks to its double fermentation process. It can also withstand heat, which means you will not lose its live probiotic effect while cooking (heat-killed probiotics are also beneficial for a healthy gut). Miso helps to restore the beneficial bacteria in your intestines for healthy stomach microflora, aiding digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
Sweet tangy miso sauce on konnyaku – another fabulous way to eat raw miso .
(Recipe for this is available in my Japanese Superfoods cookbook)
Miso also contains oligosaccharide, which is a prebiotic — the food for good bacteria. When probiotics and prebiotics work together in a synergistic way, it is much more efficient in promoting the probiotics benefits. These make miso a perfect food for a healthy gut.
Hope you find these information helpful. Let these fabulous miso factors encourage you to have miso more often for your health and beauty!
Miso can not only be used in miso soup but also in many other different ways as you can see from the photos of the miso dishes above.
DO YOU NEED HEALTHY VEGAN COOKING INSPIRATIONS?
.
Do you know I run a cooking school in Sydney?
Please come and join my healthy Japanese superfoods cooking class in Sydney. We offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free cooking classes that are filled with tasty and easy recipes. You will learn not only cooking skills and tips but also how to use Japanese ancient wisdom on a daily basis for your health, energy, and beauty! Don’t be afraid to make it a group event, corporate team building cooking classes, hens party cooking classes and other group classes are available, the more the merrier! Join my cooking class from HERE or leave me an inquiry HERE.
.
You don’t live in Sydney?
Don’t worry, there are two ways to learn Japanese cooking with me.
Online Course
I run online Japanese cooking courses! but I open the course 3 times a year. So if you want to be notified, just drop your email address HERE
Plant Based Cookbooks
If you want to cook more easy and tasty Japanese vegan meals using Japanese superfoods – real key for Japanese health, please grab my vegan cookbook “Japanese Superfoods” or “Top 3 Japanese Superfoods for Natural Weightloss” or even better, you can have “Japanese Superfoods combo deal” to master Japanese Superfoods.
Happy Japanese superfoods cooking xx
FAQs
Beauty Skin Effect Miso contains free linoleic acid, which prevents the synthesis of melanin that causes spots and freckles on the skin. Therefore, miso is said to have a skin beautifying effect. Anti-aging effect Miso soup contains vitamin E, soy saponin, and soy isoflavone, which have antioxidant effects.
Is miso soup good for anti aging? ›
Miso contains antioxidants such as vitamin E, iso-flavones or saponins. Vitamin E and melanoidins is the dark pigment responsible for the color of long-aged miso. Antioxidants neutralize damaging free radicals in the body so they are very important in fighting the signs of aging, as well as boosting overall health.
How good is miso for your health? ›
Miso soup contains several beneficial vitamins, minerals, and components that may improve your gut and heart health and may lower your risk of cancer. If you are on a low-salt diet, read the label on packaged miso soup to choose one that's low in sodium. What the heck is miso? Miso is a fermented soybean paste.
Who should not eat miso? ›
Some people may have an allergy to soy protein and will therefore need to avoid miso and other soy-based foods. Soybeans are considered to be goitrogenic. This means if you have a thyroid issue you may be advised to minimise your intake.
Is it OK to eat miso everyday? ›
You may want to eat miso in moderation by adding it sparingly in your day-to-day cooking, especially if you are watching your sodium intake or have high blood pressure, which increases your risk of heart disease.
What are the disadvantages of miso? ›
A reduced salt intake is therefore highly recommended for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. Miso (traditional Japanese soybean paste) is currently one of major sources of daily salt intake in the general Japanese population (4), and it has been recommended that individuals reduce their consumption of miso.
Is miso good for collagen? ›
Miso contains 18 types of amino acids including lysine and proline, which are important for collagen production. Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the skin, making up 75-80% of the organ, says New York City-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD.
Does soy help with aging? ›
Wrinkle Reduction: Women in the soy group experienced a significant reduction in wrinkle severity. By weeks 16 and 24, wrinkle severity decreased by -4.8% and -6.5%, respectively, compared to casein group.
Can I eat miso paste raw? ›
Can you eat miso paste raw? Grab a spoon and dig in – you CAN eat your miso paste raw! I often recommend this to people when they are trying a new variety or are considering which variety to use in a recipe. It's a great way to discover the unique taste of miso and how each variety differs in flavor.
Which miso is the healthiest? ›
Hikari Miso, Organic Miso Mild Sodium Miso
This product is even healthier than others as it has less sodium. It is also the traditional Shinshu-style made from organic rice and soybeans, and has a yellow color. The high koji ratio creates a mild and sweet taste.
Dashi is a traditional Japanese soup stock made of dried bonito flakes, kelp and anchovy. Miso soup can be beneficial for weight loss due to its low calorie content and high protein levels. In addition to aiding in weight management, miso soup also provides several other health benefits.
How long does miso paste last? ›
Sweet miso should be consumed within three weeks of opening, white miso within 3 months. Darker misos, such as barley, brown rice and red miso keep for at least 6 months, and soybean miso for 12 months. Beyond these periods the miso wont spoil, but the flavour and colour will change becoming less aromatic.
Is miso bad for blood pressure? ›
Miso is a probiotic food, also known as beneficial bacteria, and may improve blood pressure control. This mineral helps to relax the walls of our blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure and prevent muscle cramping.
Is miso full of estrogen? ›
Which food has the highest estrogen? Soy products are rich in phytoestrogens and can raise your estrogen levels if low. Soy products include tofu, edamame, soy milk, and fermented foods like tempeh, miso, and soy sauce.
Is miso bad for fatty liver? ›
In addition, the weight of visceral fatty tissue was reduced by the intake of miso and PFM (Figure 2B). Both the intake of fermented and pre-fermented miso prevented the progression of fatty liver, indicating that the mold of soy-paste and A.
Is miso good for acne? ›
The fermentation process also increases the anti-inflammatory properties of miso. This means it can help reduce redness and swelling associated with acne.
What is miso for face? ›
The word 'meso' indicates 'middle. ' In mesotherapy procedures, thin needles are used to administer injections to the middle layer of skin. A therapist injects hormones, vitamins, and enzymes into your skin using very thin needles to tighten and revitalize it.
Does miso soup detox your body? ›
Besides detoxifying your body, a bowl of this healing turmeric miso soup helps fight colds, flu, inflammation, sore throats, and gives you a great boost of energy. If you are looking to make a soy-free version of this recipe, consider replacing the tofu with chickpeas, and the soy sauce and miso with chickpea miso.
