What do we know about nutritional yeast? That it is a useful product in cooking, without which a magnificent dough does not work. Strictly speaking, this knowledge is exhausted. It turns out that people who are far from cooking do not even know why yeast is needed ?! An unfortunate omission, because all the possible benefits of the product are not even fully understood. Society was divided into two camps: representatives of the first believe that yeast is useful, while others adhere to the opposite point of view. So who is right?
What it is?
Imagine microscopic unicellular organisms of an ovoid form. This is the yeast cells that have an ovoid shape. It is impossible to see them with the naked eye, however, as well as to separate one of them from the total mass. Relatively speaking, in 1 gram of substance there are more than 20 billion cells. For a long time, a person did not know about the existence of yeast, since he simply could not make out them. And so it went on until the mid-19th century. Only in 1866, one microbiologist became interested in the fermentation process using beer as an example. It took almost 15 years to isolate and purify individual yeast strains. True, Emil Hansen did this in Copenhagen. His methods of cultivating yeast fungi are used now. A variety of them are nutritional yeast.
It is a fact!
Yeast cells are living, and for reproduction they need rest, and for energy - in nutrition. Favorite food for these cells is sweets. In other words, it is honey, fruits, maple syrup and starch. Yeast cells are very small. Their size is no more than eight thousandths of a millimeter. But in the world about 1,5 thousand types of yeast are revealed. The most famous among others - beer or food yeast. However, they are used not only in cooking, but also in pharmacology, animal husbandry and other fields. Yeast can strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, but at the same time are fraught with fungal infections. This is the opportunity that worries most housewives. Such a discussion around unicellular is very old. The composition according to GOST can be confusing, but because housewives often choose not a domestic product. However, there is no reason to worry. Unless the uncontrolled use of yeast is unnecessary. Here the same situation as with the medicine, in large doses affects the body negatively.
As for the composition?
According to GOST, food yeast is produced on the basis of basic and auxiliary raw materials. First of all, it is beet molasses, ammonium sulfate, ammonium sulfate, urea, drinking water, potassium, magnesium, magnesite powder, dried corn extract, barley malt, hydrogen peroxide and other ingredients. In general, the production of baker's yeast will require 36 types of basic and 20 - auxiliary raw materials, most of which cannot be called food. How, then, with such a composition to relate the product to harmless batteries?
The division into good and bad
If we already distinguish between varieties of yeast, then for the main factor you need to take bacteria. For example, Candida Albicans is a pathogenic yeast-like fungus that causes inflammation in the body. The lion's share of the Earth’s population is fighting it. Candida quickly multiplies in the body of the sweet tooth, as it loves sugar. It takes a lot of vitamins and nutrients from the body, making the blood acid. If the process is started, harmful yeast will destroy the immune and digestive systems, as well as completely deprive of vitality. An affected person experiences frequent headaches, dandruff, hormonal disorders, vaginal infections and other unpleasant symptoms.
In contrast, the nutritional yeast found in probiotic foods should be noted. They are just fighting the candida. In particular, it can be S. Boulardii yeast, strengthening immunity, protecting the body from the negative side of drugs.
Kluyveromyces marxianus var. Marxianus and Saccharomyces unisporus, which are contained in kefir sourdough. They are a powerful immune system enhancer. It is because of them that kefir has been considered the best tonic drink for centuries. In ancient times, it was considered a drink of centenarians.
Invaluable benefits
If nutritional yeast is present in your diet, the benefits to the body will be obvious. After all, this is a wonderful ingredient that helps to preserve and restore beauty and health in a natural way. Yeast is found in many foods, food additives, and cosmetics. For humans, this product serves as a source of amino acids, minerals, vitamins and other beneficial substances necessary for proper metabolism.
However, do not rush to put the dough on yeast pies! All benefits depend on the method of use. Conventionally, yeast products are divided into three groups. This is food where fungi are a priori contained; food where fungi may be present; fungal-free food. The first group includes bakery products, beer, cider, some fruits, grape juice and wine, as well as yeast extract. In the second group - cakes and donuts, overripe fruits, chocolate and soy sauce. Finally, the third group is the largest. It contains protein products (meat, eggs, seafood), nuts, and legumes.
Many varieties of nutritional yeast contain vitamin B12, which in most cases we get from foods of animal origin. And do not think that only pastries are rich in yeast. If you eat them, then you should pay attention to more wholesome foods so that, while healing the body, you will not gain weight.
How to use?
The unique biochemical composition of food yeast allows us to persistently recommend this product to a large number of people. Mostly they enter the human body through the digestive tract and directly to the meal. However, they can act as a food supplement or high-quality natural fertilizer for plants in your garden. By the way, scientists have long been developing an effective medicine against mold in fruits. It will be a safe alternative to chemicals. Yeast can be used as a probiotic. This is a very promising solution, as the spectrum of effects on the body expands.
Hypothetical harm
Still, does a product such as nutritional yeast have any harm? They do not have a drastic negative effect on the body, but an unpleasant side effect can occur, since the yeast nourishes both beneficial and harmful bacteria. Including Candida, which provokes asthma, gout and other diseases. If you have an exacerbation of candidiasis, then temporarily exclude all yeast foods from the diet. There are also cases when people suffer from yeast intolerance. This means that there is an allergy to fungi and mold. You also need to warn people who take medications in parallel. Yeast can reduce the effectiveness of drugs.
On a note
Dry cosmetic yeast may well be present in your cosmetic bag. It is an effective ingredient in many beauty products. For example, based on them, you can prepare a body mask. To do this, you need to dilute a bag of yeast in cream, add 4 tablespoons of honey and leave for 20 minutes to infuse. After the mixture is applied to the body, soak for a quarter of an hour and rinse with warm water. This mask improves blood circulation and restores skin elasticity.
A very effective hair mask is prepared according to a similar recipe, but in addition to cream (or fat milk) and honey, you can add a few drops of lemon and cinnamon oil to it. Such a mask should be prepared with warmed cream and applied to the hair in a warm state. After wrapping your head in polyethylene and a towel. Rinse off after 20-30 minutes. Hair will become stronger and gain a natural shine.