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What did you imagine if you see tempeh? Is it delicious, simple, or populist? Even though tempeh was impressed as a simple and populist side dish, but the original side of Indonesia had many benefits needed by the human body, you know! What benefits? Well, this time we will discuss 7 benefits of tempeh, original Indonesian side dishes. Without waiting longer, check the first list below!

1. Reduce blood sugar

Do you know that tempe can turn down blood sugar? Yes, tempeh contains protein, vitamins, fibers, and a low glycemic index that is very good for lowering blood glucose levels on the body and preventing the arrival of type 2 diabetes.

There are many studies conducted in Indonesia and abroad about the effect of tempeh to blood sugar levels. Some are tested directly into mice affected by diabetes. According to the results of the study, tempe can provide hypoglycemic effects or decrease blood sugar levels. Because tempeh contains bioactive components isoflavon which isGenistein.andDaidzein.. Even from the study it was concluded that tempeh had a positive effect on the decline in blood sugar and the speed of healing wounds in diabetics.

2. Source of protein

Tempe is one of the delicious side dishes containing high protein. At least, in 85 grams of tempeh contains 15 grams of protein. In addition, tempeh also contains many important components other than proteins, such as vitamins and minerals.

Even in the opinion of several nutritionists, tempeh is more intense nutrients than knowing. The number of calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and fiber in tempe is also more than knowing. So besides being delicious, tempeh is a healthy side dish for all of us. You can process tempeh by fried, sauteed, even mixed into vegetable lodeh.

3. Improve immunity

On the third list, Tempe can increase immunity, you know! Tempe is a side dish or food made by fermentation, so that it is a very powerful fermented probiotic food category to increase immunity.

Probiotics are very effective to protect the intestines of pathogens likeSalmonellaandE.coli.. So that it can help digestion against diarrhea or chronic inflammation. In addition, probiotics can also break down carbohydrates and sugar so that they are easier to digest the body.

4. Vitamin B12 source

Tempe is one source of Indonesian vegetable protein and original vitamins. Uniquely, tempeh contains vitamin B12 which generally comes from animal protein. But the content of vitamin B12 can only be obtained from tempeh that is traditionally processed, namely soaking soybeans in water until tender and the skin of the soybeans peeled off, then given yeastRhizopus. If done modern, it only contains pro vitamin B12, not vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 has an active form that isKobalamin.which functions in DNA synthesis. In addition, vitamin B12 can also improve the mood so as to reduce the symptoms of depression, prevent anemia, prevent dementia, and prevent birth defects in pregnant women. Wow, it's really a lot of benefits!

5. Lower cholesterol

Tempe is made of soybean containing isoflavones that play an important role in decreasing cholesterol levels. Based on several studies and studies, it was revealed that the isoflavone at Tempe was able to significantly lower the total cholesterol and LDL.

According to Dr. Samuel Oetoro, Sp.GK, a nutritionist, said that tempeh is a source of protein that is easily digested by the body. So that the consumption of 150 grams of tempeh every day for two weeks is proven to reduce cholesterol in the body. Healthy and good!

6. Calcium sources prevent osteoporosis

In addition to containing protein and vitamins, Tempe is also a high calcium source food. Some studies state that calcium contained in 4 pieces of tempeh is equivalent to a glass of cow's milk. Because 100 grams of milk contain 125 milligrams of calcium, and in 100 grams of tempeh have a content of up to 155 milligrams of calcium. So if you are saturated with milk, tempe becomes a healthy alternative to sufficient your daily calcium needs.

Of course, calcium content on tempeh, plus protein and isoflavones is an effective choice for improving bone health and preventing osteoporosis in the elderly. So, just buy tempeh on the market or supermarket, huh!

7. Contains free radical antioxidants

Well, the last list is tempe containing antioxidants in the form of isoflavones. So the antioxidant content in isoflavones plays an important role in counteracting free radicals. According to several studies, the isoflavone at Tempe is an antioxidant factor II which has a powerful antioxidant properties that arise when the soy fermentation process occurs in tempeh through bacteriaMicrococcus LuteusandCorynebacterium. So that the antioxidant content can counteract free radicals that are harmful to the human body.

Free radicals are sourced from several things like cigarette smoke, liquor, food and water contaminated with poison, radiationx-ray,andozone. Excessive free radicals in the body can cause various dangerous diseases such as respiratory disorders, strokes, heart, cancer, and premature aging. So that the antioxidant content on foods such as tempeh is very important for consumption to ward off free radicals.

Well, that's 7 benefits of consuming tempeh, Indonesian side dishes. Amazingly, Tempe turned out to be recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, you know! Wow, it's really proud to be the original Indonesian side dish. Besides being good, tempeh is also the right choice for those of us who want to live healthy. Well, do you have other information about tempeh? If any, let us know in the comments column, huh.