Due to the fear of radiation traveling to the coast of the U.S., some Americans have been buying potassium iodide, considered a defense against radiation poisoning. I am not one of them, instead I am eating more miso soup. I also sprinkle 1 tbs of kelp powder into my meal and it’s especially tasty in spicy noodles.
This small and nice steaming bowl of miso soup is very nutritious, but also high in sodium. So limit your soup to 1 per day. Photo from Virgin Media.
Miso is made by adding a yeast mold (known as “kojiâ€) to soybeans and other ingredients. They are then allowed to ferment from weeks to years. Different types of miso are produced based on how long they are fermented. Once the miso has fermented, the ingredients are ground into a paste similar in texture to butter. If sealed well in a glass jar, miso can also last up to a year in the refrigerator.
According to Dr. Shinichiro Akizuki, director at St. Francis Hospital, Nagasaki (circa 1945), “Miso belongs to the highest class of medicines, those which prevent disease and strengthen the body through continued usage.”
Anna Bond, author of The Miracle of Miso wrote: “Over a 25-year period, the Japanese Cancer Institute tested and tracked 260,000 subjects, dividing them into three groups. Group one ate miso soup daily, group two consumed miso two or three times a week, while group three ate no miso at all. The results were stark: those who had not eaten any miso showed a 50% higher incidence of cancer than those who had eaten miso.”
Kelp (in powder or capsule) is another good thing to eat and protect yourself against harmful radiation. Kelp is loaded with vitamins A, B12, D and iodine, folic acid, and minerals, including iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. And these same minerals also help draw out toxins from your skin.
Of course not only am I eating kelp, I’m also using my organic kelp and French clay handmade soap for the past few weeks. The soap turned out rather soft because I wanted to use more grapeseed oil. It would be nice if it was a harder bar, but it still leaves your skin very soft and toxin free! I will post a photo of it later this week.
Reuters report “Radiation fears drive sales of kelp on West Coast.” Read here.
7:29 am on March 30th, 2011
I love miso… I gotta have it every time I’m out at Japanese restaurants.
BTW, have you ever had sushi at “Sushi House” in Alameda? It is one of my favorite place to go for sushi:-).
8:36 am on March 30th, 2011
This is very interesting Cambree. We just had a lecture today on radiation poisoning, and that the people in Japan are taking KI to help combat it. Thanks for sharing.
11:20 pm on April 1st, 2011
Hi seeharhed,
I used to always go to Miyakes in Cupertino for it’s good and affordable food. I still don’t know why they are closed now as it was always busy there.
Miso is great! I also love the unlimited green tea at Japanese restaurant. Alameda is nice and will check out Sushi House when I’m in the area.
Hi PaNoy,
Radiation poisoning is probably one of the worse thing out there. The Japanese are lucky to have kelp and miso as part of their daily diet. So at least it’s something they already enjoy eating.
9:18 pm on April 12th, 2011
Cambree, food for healing is always better than taking medicine. It’s very interesting about the miso soup, something that I don’t eat enough of. I need to make this as a part of my diet since I’m eating more soup now.
11:42 pm on April 12th, 2011
Hi Nye,
Soups are very healthy, soothing on cold days and especially great when you’re not feeling well.