The Goodness Of Doenjang

The doenjang (soy bean paste) is a traditional Korean food that is fermented from soybeans and has been a fixture of the Korean diet for centuries. Recently, it received great attention from western medicine for its nutritional and medicinal value.

1) Of all fermented foods, doenjang is the most effective in treating cancer. The anti-cancer properties of doenjang do not disappear even when the paste is boiled or heated. Soybeans contain high quality proteins in the form of amino acids which aid digestion.

2) It lowers blood pressure. The histamine-leucine amino acid in doenjang is effective in enhancing the physiological activation of protein, which alleviates headaches, lowers blood pressure, and reduces blood cholesterol. As a result, blood vessels become much more elastic.

3) It strengthens the liver. The liver is one of the most important organs of our body, as it distributes nutrients to each part of the body. Traditional doenjang is effective in restoring liver functions and detoxifying the liver.

4) It's great in preventing diabetes. The Melanoidin enhances the secretion of insulin and treats diabetes.

5) It helps in prevention of constipation and fat. Pumpkins, mushrooms, and barley are rich in fibre. Fibre prevents obesity, treats and prevents constipation, and aids digestion by accelerating intestine activity.