Advantages of Doenjang
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The Advantages of Doenjang (Soy Bean Paste)
Many of our Korean customers are rather health conscious. In response to this, we post here the health and other benefits of a typical Korean ingredient - Doenjang. Enjoy!
Health Benefits of Doenjang
This is food that has been fermented out of soybeans and this traditional food of Koreans has been around for them for many centuries. It has got a lot of attention and focus from Western medicine due to its excellent nutritive as well as therapeutic content. Doenjang has been proven fight diseases like cancer. Soybeans, which is the principal constituent does contain the best of protein by way of amino acids and this has been shown to assist in quick digestion. You can boost its efficacy further by making use of pumpkins while making the paste of Doenjang. This paste is also very effective against constipation as well as diarrhea by stimulating the large intestine.
Its ability to fight cancer
Amongst the various foods that are fermented and supposed to be effective against cancer, Doenjang is thought to be the most potent. The reason is that it does not lose its fighting attributes even when it is heated or subjected to even boiling. A study on mice affected with cancer and fed Doenjang JJigae displayed almost 80% lesser cancer cells than those which were not fed with this paste. In fact the Korean Cancer Association has recommended the daily consumption of this paste as one of the fifteen methods to keep cancer away. This cancer fighting property of
Doenjang has also been acknowledged by other medical experts and health organizations. Studies done in recent times have also shown that Doenjang can not only treat cancer but can also prevent it.
Brings about reduction in blood pressure
The unique histamine-leucine amino acid type present in Doenjang is the one that is responsible for bringing down blood pressure, cholesterol and headaches. It does so by physiologically activating the protein. This also leads to the blood vessels becoming more flexible and they are able to expand in order to allow the blood flow easily through them.
Makes the liver tough
We know that the liver has a very useful part to play within our body due to its function of distributing nutrients to other parts of the body. Doenjang has been found useful in revitalizing the liver and also helping it get rid of any toxins that may have accumulated. This paste decreased the action of glycosyl transferase, which is a type of poison that can affect the liver. Studies have emphasized the immense liver toughening attributes of Doenjang.
Anti-aging properties
Soybeans contain substances falling under the group of polyphenols like Dfaidzein, isojlavin, diadzin and all these help fight the ageing process. One more antioxidant gets released due to the reaction between the amino acids and sugars and that is melanoidin. This inhibits and even ensures that no oxidation of lipids takes place making Doenjang a perfectly safe paste for the body. Antioxidants act as the ideal body defense mechanism against any infections and damage to essential organs.
Eliminates poisons
This paste is also useful to remove any poisons accumulated in foods such as meat, fish, vegetables and mushrooms. It is effective against snake venom as well as the poison of bees.
Prevents the onset or occurrence of mental retardation
Soybeans contain lecithin and saponin which are ingredients that stimulate brain activity and lead to reduction in blood cholesterol. This in turn slows down and even prevents the process of ageing and age related senility and dementia. It is able to do this by inhibiting the production of fatty peroxides. Doenjang also has other antioxidants which delays the process of ageing. The inherent powers of these elements gets further enhanced due to Doenjang and that is how the anti ageing benefit is achieved.
Helps in quick digestion
Doenjang has an effect that not only stimulates appetite but is also easily absorbed by the body. It is digested without any hassle and has been to cure even bouts of any indigestion if taken as a thin soup.
Prevents degeneration of bones
The isoflavone derivatives that are also referred to as vegetable estrogen prevent degeneration of bone matter and also promote new bone formation. That is how it prevents osteoporosis in women. Moreover, Vitamin D that is usually present in mushrooms also helps in quicker assimilation of calcium and that makes the bones even stronger.
Helps in treating diabetes to some extent
The melanoidin helps in the production of insulin and controls diabetes. It prevents constipation and accumulation of fat. The fiber present in pumpkins, barley and mushrooms keeps the colon clean and stimulates intestinal activity as well.
Stops formation of brain tumors and occurrence of heart disease
Mushrooms contain protein that aids the purification of blood, monitors coagulation, decreases the viscosity and density of blood and leads to its thinning. This way it prevents any chances of heart disease or formation of brain tumors.
Takes care of any freckles or any discoloration of the skin
The linolenic acid present prevents the formation of freckles and any other discoloration of the skin and it does that by inhibiting the multiplication of melanin. Vegetables like pumpkins and mushrooms are ideal for the skin and acne related disorders.