Natto is a good source of protein and vitamin B2, which keeps your skin young. Natto is also rich in vitamin K2, which is helpful in preventing osteoprosis. Further, a fibrinolytic enzyme found in natto is called nattokinase. Nattokinase is reported to reduce and prevent blood clot. So, it's said that eating natto can prevent heart attacks and strokes. However, people who take medicines such as warfarin need to avoid eating natto. Please consult your physician for further information.
If you don't have a soy allegy, try eating natto daily. Natto can be cooked in miso soup, omelette, tempura, and so on. But commonly natto is eaten uncooked.
The Most Popular Way to Eat Natto:
1. Put natto in a small bowl.
2. Stir natto at first.
3. Add some soy sauce and further stir well.
4. Add chopped green onion and karashi mustard if you would like.
5. Put seasoned natto on steamed rice and eat together.
Photo Tutorial: How to Eat Natto
