What is Nutritional Yeast? Clearing Up Some Misconceptions



Nutritional yeast is a form of dried deactivated yeast that is most well-known as a cheesy tasting food topping, particularly popular among those adhering to a vegan or vegetarian diet. But, what is nutritional yeast exactly and are all brands created the same way?

In this video we will answer these and other commonly asked questions such as: Is nutritional yeast and brewer's yeast the same thing? Does nutritional yeast contain vitamin B12? What's the difference between fortified and unfortified? Does it contain MSG? Can nutritional yeast cause or promote a candida infection? Is it a good source of protein? Also, find out more about the best types of nutritional yeast varieties you might want to use over others.

Recommended Nutritional Yeast Products:

Sari Foods Company, Non-fortified Nutritional Yeast Flakes, 8oz - https://goo.gl/hEsxbL
Foods Alive, Nutritional Yeast Flakes, 6oz - https://goo.gl/thZhUo
Dr. Fuhrman's, Unfortified Nutritional Yeast, 4oz - https://goo.gl/UVxGtX
Kal, Imported Brewer's Yeast Powder, 7.8oz - https://goo.gl/gxGGEP
Modernist Pantry, Druids Grove Organic Nutritional Yeast Flakes, 4oz - https://goo.gl/3nv2Ki
From The Fields, Organic Nutritional Yeast Flakes, 5.5oz - https://goo.gl/Vkei6k
Frontier Co-op, Nutritional Yeast Mini Flakes, 1lb - https://goo.gl/E3PQSc
Kevala, Organic Nutritional Yeast, Fortified, 8.5oz - https://goo.gl/8DX1ao

Nutritional Yeast Page: https://www.superfoodevolution.com/wh...

Top Non-Fortified and Fortified Brands: https://www.superfoodevolution.com/wh...

Additional Sourced Info:

Weston Price Foundation: https://goo.gl/D651VG
Nutritional Yeast, Body Ecology: https://goo.gl/vznCmQ
Three Brands of Nutritional Yeast Contain Detectable Lead Levels But the Risk is Minimal: https://goo.gl/YzDHxb

All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice,
diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.

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