Miso paste contains soy, which helps regulate estrogen in women, a hormone that can cause tumors to develop.

Studies show that simply consuming one bowl of miso soup per day, as most residents of Japan do, can help cut the risk of breast cancer.

The wakame seaweed added to miso soup also possesses its own nutrients, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.

The combination of wakame and miso is also said to be an effective fighter against nicotine-related disorders.

Miso is great for the digestive tract because miso is high in fiber and probiotics.