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7 Benefits of Tempe for the Body, from Health - Beauty

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Kapanlagi.com - Tempe is one of the Indonesian foods and is very popular among its people. Tempeh is a food made from soybeans that are fermented using mold or fungus to bind the soybeans. So that the soybeans become compact and become tempeh.

In addition to being a food that is often consumed by the Indonesian people because of its delicious taste, tempeh also becomes a source of benefits for the health of the body. This is because, in tempeh, there are various vitamins, antioxidants, and linolenic acid. Even the world has recognized that tempeh is a healthy food.

In addition to being a food loved by the Indonesian people, it turns out that vegetarians around the world use tempeh as a delicious and healthy meat substitute. Curious about the benefits of tempeh for the body? Check out the benefits of tempeh.

According to various sources, here are 7 benefits of tempeh for the body from health to beauty that you must know.

 

1. Helping Brain Development

The first benefit of tempe for the body is helping brain development. This is because tempe contains lenolenic acid or commonly known as omega 3, which is very good for brain development. Besides being good for the adult brain, tempe is also very effective in helping the growth of the baby's brain that is undergoing development.

For toddlers, omega 3 functions for the development of nerve function and vision. Meanwhile, for adults, omega-3 has a special role, especially in the brain, central nervous system, and spinal nerves, most of which consist of unsaturated fatty acids. That's why tempe becomes one of the foods that can help provide omega 3 nutrition for the body, especially the brain.

2. Maintaining Heart Health

In addition to helping brain development due to the omega fatty acids it contains, it turns out that the benefits of tempe for the body can also maintain heart health because it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to maintain heart health. This is because antioxidants function to stop the formation of free radicals, the source of diseases that damage organs. And one of the protections is in the blood vessels connected to the heart.

Then there is the anti-inflammatory property that can prevent inflammation in the body. With these two contents, tempe can be a good source of benefits for your heart health.

3. Reducing Stress

The benefits of tempeh for the body also function to reduce stress in the body, KLovers. This is because the content of vitamin B12 contained in tempeh can create compounds that make us happy after consuming it. Vitamin B12 can regulate serotonin metabolism, which is a hormone regulator in the brain and is responsible for stabilizing emotions and creating feelings of calmness and happiness.

That's why consuming tempeh can create a feeling of happiness in the body. Not only that, most of the vitamin B12 is found in animal products and one of the plant-based foods that contains vitamin B12 is tempeh. That's why tempeh has become one of the plant-based meat substitutes often used by vegetarians.

4. Immune System

Apparently the benefits of tempeh for the body can also maintain the immune system, KLovers. This is because tempeh contains vitamin A and vitamin D which can be a source for the immune system in our body. Vitamin A functions as a body protector from foreign organisms, such as pathogenic bacteria. This vitamin will increase the activity of white blood cells and antibodies in the body, making the body stronger against toxins and attacks from microorganisms parasites, such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses.

As for vitamin D, it functions to strengthen the immune system in the body. This is because the active molecules contained in vitamin D play an important role in bone metabolism, muscle function, and can affect the immune system. That's why tempeh is one of the plant-based foods that can maintain immunity in our body so that it is not easily affected by diseases.

5. Overcoming Premature Aging

If you don't want to consume vitamin E capsules or use facial products containing vitamin E, you can use tempeh as a natural source of vitamin E. Tempeh contains vitamin E, which is very beneficial for skin health. By consuming tempeh, we can prevent dull, wrinkled, and sagging skin. This is because vitamin E can increase collagen production, which is important for maintaining skin elasticity. So it can help overcome premature aging that occurs on the face.

6. Preventing Obesity

For women, body weight is a very important matter because many women are not satisfied with their weight. And the next benefit of tempeh for the body is that it can prevent obesity. This is because tempeh is a source of vitamins and good saturated fats for the body. Tempeh can also be a meat substitute to provide more energy for those who consume it. The fiber and carbohydrates in tempeh are easily digested, making it a low-calorie food.

Tempeh also has high fiber content, as proven when we consume 50 grams of fried tempeh, it is enough to improve the nutritional quality of 200 grams of rice. That's why tempeh will make you feel fuller compared to rice.

7. Brighten and Moisturize the Skin

And the last benefit of tempe for the body is that it can brighten and moisturize the skin. This is because tempe contains vitamin A and vitamin D, which are good for skin health. Vitamin A acts as a vitamin that helps repair tissue in the skin. This is because if someone lacks vitamin A, the skin will become dry and scaly. That's why vitamin A helps moisturize and control oil on the skin. In addition, vitamin A can also brighten the skin, control acne, and disguise fine lines, which are signs of premature aging.

Next, the benefit of vitamin D for the skin is that it stimulates the production of D3 nutrients in the epidermal layer of the skin. When we can consume vitamin D optimally, it triggers the process of regenerating dead skin cells perfectly, so that the skin becomes smooth, beautiful, and clean. That's why it is good to consume tempe to get healthy and beautiful skin.

Those are the 7 benefits of tempe for the body that you can know. In addition to the above benefits, there are many other benefits of tempe for body and skin health that have been proven. That's why it is not a problem to consume tempe maximally for body health, which can also be a meat substitute if you want to become a vegetarian.

(kpl/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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