Brewer's yeast - opinions?

[80%Raw]

I'm curious about your opinions about brewer's yeast. I know it's not raw (part of my 20 percent heat-treated portion), but it's supposed to be one of the best things you can put in your body. One tb = 8 g protein and packed with B vitamins and minerals.

[Stina]

Well, it used to make me flushed in the face and it doesn't now, which must be a sign that my digestive system is much healthier.
But I have proof that nutritional yeast is healthy for us. My cat loves the stuff. If I forget and leave a bag out, she rolls around in it purring!
Besides, the stuff tastes good.

[Veganforlife]

I personally will not use it. It's a by-product, a left-over, if you will. There are much more nutritious, raw ways of obtaining protein, B-vitamins and such.

[pinkrosebud]

I love it!!! I try and be about 95% raw (basically the only thing not raw in my diet is some brewers yeast and hot sauces). When I don't eat it on a regular basis I get cracks in my nose. Often times when I have a bad craving for cheese, brewers yeast is the best remedy.

[michigan roman]

I love it!!! I try and be about 95% raw (basically the only thing not raw in my diet is some brewers yeast and hot sauces). When I don't eat it on a regular basis I get cracks in my nose. Often times when I have a bad craving for cheese, brewers yeast is the best remedy.

notice how you say cheese replacement so thought ide bring up lewis labs brand brewers yeast in case youve never tried it because it is by far the most cheese tasting type ive ever had .

[pinkrosebud]

Thanks for the info I haven't tried it but it will be the next type I buy.

[Shoney]

has been a favorite of mine since childhood, though overdoing it can lead to some pretty putrid gas.

I feel better when I include it in my diet. I guess it's a question of (a) how does your body react and (b) how picky one wants to be about 100% raw.

[rawbeliever]

Be aware...the b12 in yeast is added to the product after the product is processed, as a selling point for the yeast. It's not naturally occurring. You might do just as well with a supplement.

I only just found this out, and stopped using nutritional yeast for b12.

[80%Raw]

Where did you find out that the B 12 is added? The jar that I have says that every nutrient in the yeast is naturally occurring, unless this company is committing fraudulent labeling.

Since BY has so many naturally occurring nutrients, I'd think that the B 12 is just one of them, no?

[rawbeliever]

wikipedia:

Yeast is used in nutritional supplements popular with vegans and the health conscious, where it is often referred to as "nutritional yeast". It is a deactivated yeast, usually Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is an excellent source of protein and vitamins, especially the B-complex vitamins, whose functions are related to metabolism as well as other minerals and cofactors required for growth. It is also naturally low in fat and sodium. Some brands of nutritional yeast, though not all, are fortified with vitamin B12, which is produced separately from bacteria.

80% raw, maybe your yeast doesn't have B12 in it?

[the_lab_rat]

Hmm, I'm still confused... It seems like some companies fortify yeast with B12, some yeasts contain a lot naturally, and some don't.

I got this from some nutrition site: "Since no plant is capable of making B-12, the amount of B12 in plant food depends upon the relationship of the plant to soil and root-level microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, molds, and fungi) which make the vitamin. Depending upon the medium in which they are grown, brewer's and nutritional yeast can also be significant sources of B12 in a strict vegetarian diet."