And what's so "nutritional" about it?
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| | | Cool fact about me: I'm a huge fan of nutritional yeast. Growing up, we always had it in the house. In fact, all the kids I knew growing up ate nutritional yeast. The local movie theater even kept it in a shaker jar next to all the other popcorn seasonings. | | Despite the fact that "nutritional" is in the name, I don't remember thinking of it as a health food when I was a kid. I legitimately loved how it tasted! Then, as an adult, I learned about all the healthy benefits of nutritional yeast, and it confirmed my lifelong love of the stuff. | | So, without further ado, Lindsay Mahar, a registered dietitian and Wellos Coach, is here with some fun nutritional facts about this unique food. | | | | | | | Eat up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
October 29, 2024 • 3.5 min read | | | | | Powered by | |  | |  | | | | Q: | What are the benefits of nutritional yeast, and are there any drawbacks? | | | A: | Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast (this means the yeast cells can no longer produce fermentation) commonly used in vegetarian and vegan dishes. Nutritional yeast adds an umami flavor (this is the savory taste often associated with meat) and several nutrients that can be lacking in vegetarian and vegan diets: - All nine essential amino acids in complete protein are found in nutritional yeast.
- Fortified nutritional yeast contains several B vitamins, including B12, which can help keep your energy levels up.
A couple other potential health benefits: - It may help support your immune system. Beta-glucan and alpha mannan, both found in nutritional yeast, may help protect you from infections.
- It may help lower cholesterol because of its soluble fiber content from beta-glucan.
While nutritional yeast is generally considered safe, there are a few potential drawbacks: - Nutritional yeast is high in fiber — and increasing your fiber intake too quickly can lead to gas, cramps, and abdominal discomfort.
- Nutritional yeast contains tyramine, which may trigger migraine attacks in certain people. Certain medications may interact with the tyramine as well, so it's a good idea to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding nutritional yeast to your diet.
| |  | | Written by Lindsay Mahar
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