Tempeh
A fermented soy food; the top dietary source of spermidine at 9.7 mg per 100g serving. An 8-oz package could fill the daily 20 mg spermidine gap.
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Tempeh, based on research from longevity science.
- Spermidine
9.7 mg per 100g serving, the highest dietary source.
Source: How Not to Age
- Ergothioneine
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Tempeh may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- DNA Damage
Fumes from frying tempeh caused no detectable DNA changes, unlike bacon and burger fumes. Fried tempeh itself caused 45x fewer mutations than beef and 346x fewer than bacon.
Source: How Not to Die
Reduces Risk Of
- Cardiovascular Disease
Tempeh is another fermented food made of soybeans rich in protein known to reduce risk of heart disease by lowering LDL level
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Recipes with Tempeh
- Chickpea and Tempeh Breakfast Burritos
- Spicy Tempeh Fajitas with Ranch Dressing
- Lettuce Wraps with Mango Sauce
- Singapore-Style Noodles with Tempeh
- Tempeh Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Red Bean and Tempeh Jambalaya
- Tempeh and Mushroom Chili with Corn and Cilantro
- Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Tempeh Bacon
- Tempeh Sausage with Eggs and Roasted Tomatoes
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity