Nutritional Yeast Benefits and Ways to Use it
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You must learn about Nutritional Yeast Benefits and what it can do for your health. Nutritional Yeast can replace Parmesan cheese in a pinch and tastes very similar. Surprisingly high in protein with unexpected flavors. Certified Gluten-Free and now sold in most markets.
Nutritional Yeast Benefits
Give an extra boost to your food with nutritional yeast. It is sold in the form of flakes or as a yellow powder and can be found in the bulk aisle of most natural food stores and your local grocery store. Nutritional yeast is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It’s one of the best non-animal sources of folic acid and vitamin B-12. Nutritional Yeast fulfills your entire daily vitamin B needs.
On average, two tablespoons of Nutritional Yeast provides 60 calories with 5 g of carbohydrates (of which 4 g is fiber). A serving also provides 9 g of protein and is a complete protein, providing all nine amino acids the human body cannot produce. Another benefit is it is Gluten Free. I use it most places I would use Parmesan cheese. Gluten Free is something my husband and I have been researching more into for our bodies and skin.
The yeast itself is grown on beets and dehydrated. Nutritional Yeast is a superfood, packed with benefits. Sprinkle it over foods for a nutty, cheesy flavor. We adore it sprinkled over popcorn.
What ways can I use Nutritional Yeast?
- Sprinkle it on top of popcorn. My favorite snack!
- Toss cauliflower with olive oil, sprinkle on the Nutrition Yeast wrap in tin foil and bake for 20 minutes at 325
- Toss Brussel sprouts in balsamic vinegar sprinkle on the Nutritional Yeast and bake for 20 min at 325
- Add two tablespoons to your morning protein shake.
- Make Kale chips and use this as the seasoning.
- Popcorn
- Two tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Two teaspoons cayenne pepper seasoning
- One tablespoon coconut oil
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Pop your popcorn
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Sprinkle the nutritional yeast and cayenne pepper over your popcorn
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Enjoy
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I use a big Tupperware and shake it up.
Now that you know Nutritional Yeast Benefits, will you use it?
adecheine
April and Dave are the creators of Skinny Over 40 which is about living a healthy lifestyle over 40, and under. We give you the skinny on detoxing and weight loss.
18 Comments
kelseyapley
I have never heard of this! You always have really unique recipes and products!! I might have to see if anywhere near us carries the products.
Penelope
Wow, I would never have thought to just add it to foods like that, so clever!
annecrane
I love popcorn and could use it that way for sure!
HilLesha
I actually used this on spaghetti the other night. I try to avoid cheese much as I can and found this to be a great cheese alternative.
Tammy
You’re blog is full of foods I’ve never heard of before! I am a popcorn fiend, and would like to try this to see how I like it, bonus that it’s super healthy!
lisa
I’ll be honest, I knew close to nothing about yeast really. I love that it can be used on popcorn and cauliflower though – I am going to have to try that!
Crystal From Tidbits of Experience
Wow.. I never knew any of this. Thanks for the tips and information.
Shell Feis
I had never heard of that before but I need to try it, I inherited a vitamin B12 deficiency so I could definitely use some of this in my diet.
Colleen
I would love to try cayenne pepper never thought about that.
kbunn4
I have heard of it before, but never knew how to use it. Thanks for the tips!
Robin {Mom Foodie}
I used to put it on firm tofu for grilling.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
Never even heard of this as being a supplement. Thanks for sharing the benefits of nutritional yeast.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
I had no idea you can add it to something like popcorn.
Angela
I’ve never used nutritional yeast before. It’s good to know it is gluten free.
Lucero De La Tierra @earthformed
When I was pregnant I wanted to get some nutritional yeast but I really didn’t know how to use it. I guess now I have a better idea of how to use it in my diet.
Raijean Stroud
I love popcorn, I wouldn’t mind trying that!
Donna
I eat air popped popcorn almost every night, I’ll have to try this!
NIghtowlmama
so interesting. I have never head of that before but lord knows I can use B12