Nutritional Yeast

Though it’s often used for its dairy-free yet delightfully cheesy flavor, nutritional yeast lives up to its “nutritional” name! Nutritional yeast is a great source of protein, B vitamins and trace minerals. It contains contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Nutritional yeast is also a great source of B Vitamins, which are often lacking in the standard American diet. It is a useful source of trace minerals, such as zinc, selenium, manganese and molybdenum. Trace minerals are involved in metabolism, growth, nervous system function, and immunity. To top it all off, nutritional yeast contains two main carbohydrates — alpha-mannan and beta-glucan, which have been known to boost immunity and may even help promote healthy cholesterol levels.