{"id":48628,"date":"2023-01-09T11:10:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=48628"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"wasabi-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Wasabi Health Benefits For Spicy Food Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Different_Types_Of_Wasabi\" >Different Types Of Wasabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Wasabi_Nutritional_Information\" >Wasabi Nutritional Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Wasabi\" >What Are The Health Benefits Of Wasabi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#What_Health_Benefits_Does_Wasabi_Have\" >What Health Benefits Does Wasabi Have?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#A_Magic_Ingredient_Wasabi_May_Reduce_Cancer_Risk\" >A Magic Ingredient: Wasabi May Reduce Cancer Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#A_Healthy_Gut_Wasabi_May_Alter_Gut_Bacteria_And_Prevent_High_Blood_Pressure\" >A Healthy Gut: Wasabi May Alter Gut Bacteria And Prevent High Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#An_Antimicrobial_Gem_Wasabi_Fights_Food_Poisoning\" >An Antimicrobial Gem: Wasabi Fights Food Poisoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#An_Anti-Inflammatory_Wasabi_May_Reduce_Chronic_Disease_Risk\" >An Anti-Inflammatory: Wasabi May Reduce Chronic Disease Risk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Wasabi_Peas_Health_Benefits\" >Wasabi Peas Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#A_Potent_Antioxidant_Wasabi_Peas_May_Reduce_Disease_Risk\" >A Potent Antioxidant: Wasabi Peas May Reduce Disease Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#A_Fibrous_Hero_Wasabi_Peas_May_Help_Stabilize_Blood_Sugar_Levels\" >A Fibrous Hero: Wasabi Peas May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Bonus_Fake_Wasabi_Health_Benefits\" >Bonus: Fake Wasabi Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#No_More_Sniffing_Fake_Wasabi_May_Help_Fight_Sinus_and_Urinary_Tract_Infections\" >No More Sniffing: Fake Wasabi May Help Fight Sinus and Urinary Tract Infections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Healthy_Mouths_Fake_Wasabi_May_Enhance_Oral_Health\" >Healthy Mouths: Fake Wasabi May Enhance Oral Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#What_Are_Other_Names_For_Wasabi_Root\" >What Are Other Names For Wasabi Root?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#How_Will_I_Know_If_Wasabi_Is_Real_Or_Fake\" >How Will I Know If Wasabi Is Real Or Fake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Are_Wasabi_Peas_Genuinely_Healthy\" >Are Wasabi Peas Genuinely Healthy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wasabi-health-benefits\/#Wasabi_Health_Benefits_The_Bottom_Line\" >Wasabi Health Benefits: The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you love spicy food but wonder whether it adds to a healthy lifestyle? Spicy foods like wasabi root may offer nutritional benefits to prolong your life and keep you fit. Fortunately, wasabi health benefits welcome the marriage of spicy food passions and healthy eating. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potential health benefits of wasabi are said to range from cancer prevention to osteoporosis treatment, to mention some. That said, we only want to talk about the facts. How then, can wasabi benefit your health? Let\u2019s find out how it could support a healthier lifestyle for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_Of_Wasabi\"><\/span><strong>Different Types Of Wasabi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi is a spicy Japanese condiment made from a root that strikes the olfactory senses in a different way than the spicy elements of chilies. You can find four <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pina-colada-overnight-oats\/\">common products<\/a> of wasabi that offer edible benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi root is the original Japanese plant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi paste is the typical condiment you eat with sushi, and it isn\u2019t always pure wasabi root extract.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi peas are roasted green peas smothered in salt, oil, sugar, and wasabi powder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genuine Japanese wasabi powder becomes wasabi paste. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2014\/10\/15\/why-the-wasabi-sushi-restaurants-serve-is-almost-never-actual-wasabi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington Post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claims that unfortunately many wasabi pastes and condiments in America aren\u2019t authentic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2014\/10\/15\/why-the-wasabi-sushi-restaurants-serve-is-almost-never-actual-wasabi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main ingredients in most wasabi products are similar, leading to each type providing possible health advantages identical to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll use studies to advise you about the potential properties of different wasabi products. However, the compounds that may provide each health factor come from all types. Please note, some wasabi types also have pitfalls. Let\u2019s first look at the wasabi root nutrition information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wasabi_Nutritional_Information\"><\/span><strong>Wasabi Nutritional Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pure wasabi root has excellent nutritional information about its health benefits. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168583\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one. cup of chopped, raw wasabi root contains (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168583\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-127\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Nutrition Item<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Amount<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Unit<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnergy\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t142\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tkcal\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProtein\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6.24\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFiber\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10.1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalcium\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t166\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIron\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1.34\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhosphorus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t104\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPotassium\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t738\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSodium\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22.1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZinc\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVitamin C\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t54.5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThiamin\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t0.17\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVitamin B-6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t0.356\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/horseradish-health-benefits\/\"><i>Your Guide To Horseradish Health Benefits<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47259 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-1024x576.png\" alt=\"wasabi health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710-1637x920.png 1637w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207710.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Wasabi\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Health Benefits Of Wasabi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possible <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pea-milk-nutrition\/\">health benefits<\/a> of wasabi are said to be extensive, but you must know that not all wasabi products are equal. Wasabi paste, powder, and root have the same possible benefits only if they come from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genuine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Japanese wasabi roots. That said, wasabi peas may offer fewer benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Health_Benefits_Does_Wasabi_Have\"><\/span><strong>What Health Benefits Does Wasabi Have?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products derived from Japanese wasabi roots are thought to have various wasabi health benefits for making spicy food lovers happy to make healthier lifestyle choices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Magic_Ingredient_Wasabi_May_Reduce_Cancer_Risk\"><\/span><strong>A Magic Ingredient: Wasabi May Reduce Cancer Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi is a cruciferous vegetable containing glucosinolates responsible for the pungent odor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/351509448_Important_Odorants_of_Four_Brassicaceae_Species_and_Discrepancies_between_Glucosinolate_Profiles_and_Observed_Hydrolysis_Products\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A study by the Gazi University in Turkey and four others found that cruciferous vegetables with these compounds may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9017484\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Healthy_Gut_Wasabi_May_Alter_Gut_Bacteria_And_Prevent_High_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>A Healthy Gut: Wasabi May Alter Gut Bacteria And Prevent High Blood Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32457512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Queensland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> studied wasabi\u2019s benefits on the gut microbiome of rats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32457512\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Supplementation with wasabi powder in rats with diet-induced obesity was found to alter the gut microbiome and prevent the development of hypertension. It\u2019s important not to overstate the implications for humans, however &#8211; this was only one animal study..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Antimicrobial_Gem_Wasabi_Fights_Food_Poisoning\"><\/span><strong>An Antimicrobial Gem: Wasabi Fights Food Poisoning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating Sashimi and Sushi may lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-lunch-ideas\/\">food<\/a> poisoning, even if the raw seafood dishes are healthy for other reasons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2018\/03\/sushi-safety-risks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meanwhile, wasabi may help prevent food poisoning, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/valleyinternational.net\/index.php\/ijmsci\/article\/view\/1373#author-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universitas Sumatera Utara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Indonesia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/valleyinternational.net\/index.php\/ijmsci\/article\/view\/1373#author-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Wasabi was found to have an antimicrobial effect against harmful bacteria. It\u2019s not foolproof though, so you should still ensure that if you eat raw fish it has been handled properly, and avoid it if you are recommended to for any medical reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Anti-Inflammatory_Wasabi_May_Reduce_Chronic_Disease_Risk\"><\/span><strong>An Anti-Inflammatory: Wasabi May Reduce Chronic Disease Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, uncontrolled inflammation can increase the risk of certain chronic diseases such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/heart-matters-magazine\/research\/what-is-inflammation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, inflammatory bowel disease and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1308846\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1308846\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/heart-matters-magazine\/research\/what-is-inflammation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28726958\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gachon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Seoul National Universities found that wasabi extract acted as an anti-inflammatory in a model system of colitis (inflammation of the colon) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28726958\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47182 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207799-1024x577.png\" alt=\"wasabi health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207799.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207799-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207799.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207799-1634x920.png 1634w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207799.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wasabi_Peas_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Wasabi Peas Health Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi peas are a fun and potentially healthier-than-most snack for spicy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/health-benefits-of-chocolate-milk\/\">food lovers<\/a>. Fortunately, they also contain wasabi powder, so you can still get some of the possible benefits of wasabi root. However, they can also have lousy nutrition values.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Potent_Antioxidant_Wasabi_Peas_May_Reduce_Disease_Risk\"><\/span><strong>A Potent Antioxidant: Wasabi Peas May Reduce Disease Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi peas contain antioxidants like the condiment, because they contain wasabi root powder. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29867535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ohio State University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Wuhan Universities studied the many benefits of antioxidants on the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29867535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Antioxidants in general may help\u00a0 reduce your risk for heart disease, Alzheimer\u2019s, cancer, and respiratory disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Fibrous_Hero_Wasabi_Peas_May_Help_Stabilize_Blood_Sugar_Levels\"><\/span><strong>A Fibrous Hero: Wasabi Peas May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi peas can be an excellent snack for people with diabetes because they contain fiber. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32142510\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Otago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that increased fiber intake helps to stabilize a diabetic patient\u2019s blood sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32142510\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moderation is the key because wasabi peas may also contain added sugars and unhealthy fats. Check the nutrition facts label if you aren\u2019t sure..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Fake_Wasabi_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Bonus: Fake Wasabi Health Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many restaurants use fake wasabi because the genuine root and extract are too expensive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2014\/10\/15\/why-the-wasabi-sushi-restaurants-serve-is-almost-never-actual-wasabi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, fake wasabi is mustard powder, green food coloring, horseradish, and cornstarch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the horseradish used in fake wasabi has benefits too. Let\u2019s see what health benefits fake wasabi has.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_More_Sniffing_Fake_Wasabi_May_Help_Fight_Sinus_and_Urinary_Tract_Infections\"><\/span><strong>No More Sniffing: Fake Wasabi May Help Fight Sinus and Urinary Tract Infections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people have <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-spices-list\/\">traditionally<\/a> used horseradish as a home remedy to help clear sinuses and fight UTIs. It may be a helpful adjunct therapy with not much risk in trying, but it cannot replace any treatment or medication prescribed by your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Mouths_Fake_Wasabi_May_Enhance_Oral_Health\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Mouths: Fake Wasabi May Enhance Oral Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The horseradish found in fake wasabi is also an antimicrobial which can defend your body and mouth against harmful bacteria. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24077540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gangneung-Wonju National University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tested isothiocyanates extracted from horseradish root against several strains of oral bacteria and found it effective (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24077540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Like genuine wasabi, fake wasabi also has some antibacterial action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ceylon-cinnamon-health-benefits\/\"><i>Ceylon Cinnamon Health Benefits: Is It Safe To Consume?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44625 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628-1024x576.png\" alt=\"wasabi health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Frame-207628.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Other_Names_For_Wasabi_Root\"><\/span><strong>What Are Other Names For Wasabi Root?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi root has various formal names, including Eutrema japonica, Eutremia wasabi, Gochunaengi, Japanischer Meerrettich, Cochlearia wasabi, and Wasabia japonica. Meanwhile, another informal name for wasabi is Japanese horseradish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/wasabi\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Will_I_Know_If_Wasabi_Is_Real_Or_Fake\"><\/span><strong>How Will I Know If Wasabi Is Real Or Fake?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One sure-fire method for telling whether you\u2019re purchasing genuine or fake wasabi: the price. Fake wasabi sells for the same price as regular condiments in the supermarket. However, genuine wasabi root products cost a fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you\u2019ll pay $11 or more for an ounce of genuine wasabi (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hioft-gourmet.com\/how-much-does-real-wasabi-cost\/#:~:text=The%20answer%20varies%20based%20on,oz%20%E2%80%93%20%247.15%2Foz%20).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The exorbitant prices result from the difficulty growing wasabi root. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-29082091\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBC News<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calls wasabi the hardest-growing plant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-29082091\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The plant\u2019s growth needs are specific enough to make it pricy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you\u2019ll only find genuine wasabi products if you\u2019re willing to pay for the highly-sought after root.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Wasabi_Peas_Genuinely_Healthy\"><\/span><strong>Are Wasabi Peas Genuinely Healthy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi peas&#8217; health benefits do exist, but its <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/red-lentils-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">high-calorie<\/a> counts can outweigh them. Undoubtedly, wasabi peas have high amounts of protein and fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/wasabi-peas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These benefits make it a much healthier snack than candy bars or chips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, wasabi peas can be made with added sugars and unhealthy fats. This is fine in moderation but it\u2019s always good not to overdo it. Check the nutrition facts label to find a product that best suits your needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wasabi_Health_Benefits_The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>Wasabi Health Benefits: The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential wasabi health benefits offer true value to spicy food lovers who follow <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sunflower-microgreens-nutrition\/\">healthy lifestyles<\/a>. I personally welcome any food suggested to have <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/broccoli-microgreens-nutrition\/\">health advantages<\/a>. In addition, I enjoy spicy dishes and aromatic experiences. Interestingly, wasabi burns the nose more than the tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wasabi root, peas, and paste can be excellent for healthy lifestyle choices. However, I\u2019ve always understood that moderation controls the potential setbacks of any food. Eat wasabi as a healthy snack or condiment in moderation, and avoid it if your healthcare provider advises you to for any medical reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Wasabi_Health_Benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you love spicy food but wonder whether it adds to a healthy lifestyle? Spicy foods like wasabi root may offer nutritional benefits to prolong your life and keep you fit. Fortunately, wasabi health benefits welcome the marriage of spicy food passions and healthy eating. 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Spicy foods like wasabi root may offer nutritional benefits to prolong your life and keep you fit. Fortunately, wasabi health benefits welcome the marriage of spicy food passions and healthy eating. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The potential health benefits of wasabi are said to range from cancer prevention to osteoporosis treatment, to mention some. That said, we only want to talk about the facts. How then, can wasabi benefit your health? Let\u2019s find out how it could support a healthier lifestyle for you.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Different Types Of Wasabi<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Wasabi is a spicy Japanese condiment made from a root that strikes the olfactory senses in a different way than the spicy elements of chilies. You can find four <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pina-colada-overnight-oats\/\\\">common products<\/a> of wasabi that offer edible benefits.<\/span>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Wasabi root is the original Japanese plant.<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Wasabi paste is the typical condiment you eat with sushi, and it isn\u2019t always pure wasabi root extract.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Wasabi peas are roasted green peas smothered in salt, oil, sugar, and wasabi powder.<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Genuine Japanese wasabi powder becomes wasabi paste. 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