Research Update: Miso Health Benefits

Dayna Dye

Do you order miso soup with your sushi? Turns out, this may be a healthful habit. Blog readers may recall a 2015 post that we published titled the “Magic of Miso” which reported the various benefits of this Japanese staple. Miso continues to reveal its benefits in both popular and scientific literature. Here is More on Miso!

What is Miso?

Miso, a fermented paste of soybeans, has a long history of culinary use among the Japanese, who are known for their longevity. The beans are fermented with koji (Aspergillus oryzae) that has been cultivated on rice or barley. Miso’s …read more