Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Stone Crab Claw Miso Soup











4 servings of Stone Crab Claws Miso Soup
160 Kcal per serving

450g stone crab claws
½ Napa Cabbage (200g)
Little king oyster mushrooms (200g)
2 Tbsp Miso sauce
4 cups water (960ml)


Pretty orange color when cooked, crabs contain astaxanthin, a fat-soluble powerful antioxidant, that can help you look and feel better.  In addition, crabs have EPA and DHA, the two omega-3 fatty acids that clinically proved to help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including lower down blood cholesterol and blood pressure.  Napa cabbage has high dietary fibers and extremely low calories (100g, 16 Kcal).  It contains high amounts of antioxidants, such as carotenes, thiocyanates, lutein, sulforaphane, and isothiocyanates.  In 100g napa cabbage contains 38% daily need of vitamin K, and 10% daily need of calcium.  It can lower down our blood poressure and promote our immune system.  King oyster mushrooms have high amounts of beta-glucans that can boost immune system to prevent microbial infections.  King oyster mushrooms also contain high amount of antioxidant, ergothioneine that can help us fight against oxidative stress.  The miso paste is made from fermented soybeans, rice, and barley.  Miso contains all essential amino acids, and has tons of beneficial probiotics that can improve our digestive functions.  Studies have shown that miso in fact can strengthen our immune system and help reducing risk for breast, prostate, and lung cancer.  If you are not allergic to shellfish, this bowl of soup for sure is a great choice for your health!