The health benefits of fermented foods seem to have no end. Not only do they help to reinforce, revitalize, and restructure the stomach’s micro bacterial ecological system; they also help to boost the immune system amongst various other aspects of the body.
However there is one fermented food that rises above all others (even yogurt) in its ability to benefit the human body. What follows below will explain why miso could be a lifesaving food for many individuals suffering from exposure to radioactive materials.
What is Miso?
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called “dashi” into which softened miso paste is mixed. Many different ingredients are added to the soup depending on regional and seasonal ingredients that pair well with the soups strong flavor, and personal preference.
Most miso contains freshly harvested vegetables; however miso has also been known to pare well with meats such as chicken, fish and beef.
Even for a fermented food, the health benefits of miso are impressive and extensive. Not only does this piquant soup pack a powerful punch, it is also accredited with the ability to prevent and treat radiation exposure.
What is Radiation?
Radiation can best be described as the emission or of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium.
Radiation exposure can lead to many serious negative health effects such as cancer. In the case of Tatsuichiro Akizuki, M.D., the waves known as radiation were emitted from a nuclear bomb dropped on Nagasaki in 1945. Akizuki is quoted stating :
“On August 9, 1945, the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. It killed many thousands of people. The hospital I was in charge of at the time was located only one mile from the center of the blast. It was destroyed completely.
My assistants and I helped many victims who suffered from the effects of the bomb. In my hospital there was a large stock of miso and tamari (the liquid that comes off the miso during the fermentation process and also used a condiment and soup stock).
We also kept plenty of brown rice and wakame (a sea vegetable). So I fed my co-workers brown rice and miso soup. I remember that none of them suffered from the atomic radiation. I believe this is because they had been eating miso soup.”
According to Dr. Akizuki’s testimonial, miso soup played a critical role in the recovery of radiation survivors during the war.
How Miso Can Help
Miso contains a phytochemical called genistein, which is responsible for cutting off blood flow to cancerous tumors, thus suffocating them and keeping healthy cells safe. The amazing process that genistein engages in is known as anti-angiogenesis. Anti-angiogenesis is thought by many cancer experts to be an ideal form of cancer therapy.
Not only does it attack dangerous cancer cells, but it also leaves normal cells unaffected. Miso is rich in friendly bacteria, which help with food digestion, help boost the immune system, and it is a great source of protein.
Miso is truly a diverse and wonderful cooking ingredient that can be served in a variety of ways. To get you started, here is a basic miso soup recipe you are sure to enjoy.
Basic Miso Soup
½ to 1 inch piece wakame (sea vegetable available at most health-food stores)
2 ½ cups of spring water
½ to 1 cup of finely sliced vegetable such as: carrot, radish, onion, broccoli, cabbage, leek and shiitake mushroom. Use one or more vegetables.
¾ to 1 teaspoon of miso paste
1 teaspoon finely chopped scallion garnish per cup of soup
Instructions
Place the wakame in a small cup of water to soak until tender (5 minutes). Finely slice the wakame and place it in a saucepan with fresh spring water or filtered tap water. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium heat.
When the water is boiling, add the vegetables. Simmer all ingredients until they are tender, this will take about 3 to 5 minutes. In a mug or small bowl, add the miso paste in a small amount of water and stir until blended.
Next, pour the diluted miso into the lightly simmering broth and cook at medium heat for 5 minutes. This recipe will serves two. Miso pairs best with rice and grilled fish; however this dish can be enjoyed on its own.
While miso has demonstrated many health benefits there is still much research that needs to be conducted surrounding whether or not it can be implemented as a proven treatment for radiation exposure.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meg-wolff/radiation-misos-hopeful-h_b_836744.html
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