Miso Soup - Good or Bad?
How bad is Miso Soup?
I've been thinking a big bowl of Miso is probably not as bad as an entree. By big I mean Jethro Bowl. I'd guess about 4 regular sized cups of soup.
Thanks,
i know that one of those packets of miso soup, which probably make like 6-8oz is only 35 calories. so even a giant jethro bowl (hehe) couldn't possibly have very many cals. maybe 200 MAX for a HUGE bowl. definitely less than any entree. the only thing is that it is very high in sodium so if you see the scale go up, it's just water weight.
I guess it depends on how it's prepared.
Miso itself has only 25 calories per tablespoon (and that's about enough to make a good sized serving of soup). How bad the soup is for you really depends on what else is in the soup.
Yep, it's salty as heck, but it also has a lot of health benefits. If you're watching your sodium elsewhere, you can certainly work it into a balanced diet.
More health info:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=food spice&dbid=114
Miso is supposed to have health benefits and I love the taste especially with seaweed. I usually get those instant packets with dehydrated tofu and seaweed that have 35 calories each. But I've also tried a two packet version that is closer to 80 calories a serving.
Here's another article on it: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3155 4/the_health_benefits_of_miso_soup_japanese.h tml ;
Sashimi is very good for you. It's fish (which is filled with Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids), essential fatty acids, and there's no rice if you're worried about filling up on carbs.
Also, keep this in mind. The Japanese people have the longest life expectancy of ANY people on EARTH. Japanese food is AMAZING for you.
If you're not into raw fish, there's also low calorie Japanese foods such as Udon noodles (which I eat almost daily) that are only about 300 calories a bowl and are very filling.
As the last post said, seaweed is great for you, so a seaweed salad is a great appetizer. Also, seaweed helps repair sun damage and improve your skin texture. So, low calorie and it makes me beautiful? Sign me up!
Also, many Japanese dishes are made with tofu, and Soba noodles are buckwheat, a high protein substance.
Another thing, try to go to an AUTHENTIC Japanese restaurant. Many Chinese people open fake Japanese restaurants where they add MSG and are unhygienic. I'm Chinese, so don't think I'm kidding about this. Chinese men do not wash their hands after they go to the bathroom. Imagine a Chinese man preparing your sushi roll. Ew! If you can't tell the difference between people speaking Chinese or Japanese, I would recommend to go up and ask the sushi chef "where in Japan are you from?" If you're not up to date on Japanese geography listen for words like "Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokohama, Sapporo, etc."
I'm particularly partial to Osakans who have this thing called "kuidaore" (pronounced "kwee-door-eh") where the people of Japan blow all their money on a night out eating and drinking and enjoying life.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm passionate about Japanese food and culture. I used to say "if I have to be born Asian, why couldn't it have been Japanese," although I really wish I was Irish. I know, I know, I have issues about my race, but, hey no one's perfect.
I think your generalization is uncalled for. However, there seems to be far too many people not washing their hands anymore, regardless of their race.
I miss udon and soba and ramen ever so much.
And onigiri.
And miso.
And matcha or kurogoma flavoured ice cream.
I would go back there just for the food. Honestly now.
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