Do you eat natto before or after meals?
It is recommended to eat before meals. Because the mucin contained in natto is composed of glutamic acid polypeptide, it has a special structure and has a similar effect to dietary fiber. It will absorb water and swell in the gastrointestinal tract, which can increase satiety. Therefore, it is suggested to eat natto before meals, which can reduce the intake of high-calorie food between meals and play a role in regulating stomach and reducing weight and fat.
Efficacy of Japanese natto
1. Natto contains protein, various amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, folic acid, edible fiber, saponins, isoflavones, various vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium, which can supplement nutrition for the body after eating.
2. Mucin contained in natto has the property of water-soluble dietary fiber, which can absorb a lot of water in the intestine, increase the volume of feces, promote intestinal peristalsis, play a good role in moistening the intestine and relaxing the bowels, and is suitable for people with constipation.
3. The crude extract of natto is rich in lecithin, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and other antioxidant components, and women can eat natto beauty beauty.
4. Natto contains natto lignin, which is a kind of plant cellulose, which can lower cholesterol and regulate blood lipid, and is suitable for people with hyperlipidemia and people to eat.
How much natto should I eat a day?
About 50 grams will do. Natto is actually a kind of soybean product with rich nutrition, including protein, fat, various amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, folic acid, dietary fiber, saponins, isoflavones, various vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium. However, if you eat too much, it will easily burden your kidneys. It is generally recommended to eat about 50g of natto a a every day to meet your physical needs, without causing physical discomfort due to excessive consumption.
Can you lose weight by eating natto in the morning?
Yes, you can. Mucin in natto has a good weight loss effect. Mucin is composed of glutamic acid polypeptide, which has a special structure and similar function to dietary fiber. It is not absorbed in human intestine, and its water absorption rate is higher than that of dietary fiber, which makes people feel full and reduces the absorption of fat. In addition, vitamin B2 in natto supports the burning of body fat, prevents fat from accumulating in the body, and achieves the effect of losing weight.