What Is Nutritional Yeast?

4/3/2020

You may have heard of nutritional yeast and wondered what it was. It’s a pretty impressive ingredient to have in your kitchen with several uses. It’s typically found as flakes or granules and has a flavor that’s kind of nutty, kind of cheesy, and definitely savory and complex (some people say it tastes like Cheeto powder). You can add it to soups and sauces or sprinkle it on popcorn or pasta to add a boost of flavor and nutrition. Here are more reasons why we like it:

• It’s a Complete Protein
Nutritional yeast contains all nine essential amino acids that can only be acquired through the food you eat.

• Vegan Source of B12
B12 is usually only found in animal products, but fortified varieties of nutritional yeast contain 200% DV of it in just one tablespoon.

• Powerful Antioxidants
Two powerful antioxidants, glutathione and selenomethionine, are found in nutritional yeast. They protect your cells against free radicals and also help your body eliminate environmental toxins from things like heavy metals.

• Low Calories, High Protein
¼ cup contains 8g protein with only 60 calories. It also has 3g fiber and 4 different varieties of B vitamins.

• Gluten-free
Not only is it gluten-free, it’s sugar-free, fat-free, and vegan too.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business. Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at [email protected]

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