I found the perfect solution to easily add protein, vitamins and minerals to my diet by sprinkling Nutritional Yeast onto my food. Nutritional Yeast is also a great seasoning. It adds a savory, cheesy and nutty flavor.
Two tablespoons of nutritional yeast provides nine grams of protein! You would have to consume one ounce of beef, one large egg, or a cup of whole milk to get that same amount elsewhere. Dr.Oz
Nutritional yeast is also a source of B vitamins, including thiamine, riboflavin, folate, B-6 and niacin. Just a half tablespoon of some brands will provide a day's worth of B vitamins, while other brands offer between 30 - 100% of B vitamins. LiveStrong Runningonrealfood
It also contains minerals such as zinc, selenium, manganese and molybdenum. Minerals are important for metabolism, growth and immunity. HealthLine
Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and usually gluten-free. It is also low in fat and sodium and contains no sugar or soy. Nutritional yeast has 4 grams of fiber per serving. Runningonrealfood
Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast from a species of yeast known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
It is produced by growing the cultures on blackstrap molasses, whey or sugar beets for several days. When the yeast is ready, it is deactivated with heat and then harvested, washed, dried and packaged. Wikipedia
Nutritional Yeast is similar to the yeast used in baking but the heating and drying process makes it inactive. MedicalNewsToday
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. Some larger grocery stores also carry it. It can also be purchased on-line.
Nutritional yeast can be sprinkled on:
- Baked or mashed potatoes
- Rice or pasta
- Veggies (Zoodles)
- Pizza
- Spaghetti sauce
- Soups
- Scrambled eggs
- Popcorn
- Cheesy Sauce
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