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Bragg’s Liquid Aminos: Health or Junk Food?

by Swayze

Many raw foodists LOVE Braggs Liquid Aminos, but I’m not one of them.

Here’s why…

Over to You

What do you think about Braggs? Let me know in the comments below! :)

Go raw and be fit,
Swayze

P.S. While the best raw food diet is predominated by fruit, you must also consume tender greens like romaine, spinach, and celery if you want to thrive on raw foods. Ideally, this means consuming at least one pound of greens every day on average.

Yep, that’s right. A full 16 ounces or just over 450 grams every day.

Personally, I find eating this much greens (or more) incredibly enjoyable. I get in my greens just about every night in a humongous savory salad. Or I just eat the greens plain with some fruit, taking a bite of fruit, then a bite of greens, then fruit, then greens, and so on.

And I eat it all without any salt, spices, or other unhealthy condiments.

I know, I know, I know! That’s far too much food and far too bland without salt and spices!

Don’t worry, fellow raw foodist Roger Haeske’s got the solution…

Click Here!

These “stews” are full of greens and deliciousness, yet completely salt-free and low-fat! They’re absolutely perfect if you’re new to raw and can’t yet stomach the thought (or sight!) of a super big salt-free salad.

And if you can, then just do what I do and make a double batch! :)

==> Savory Veggie Stews

40 comments

1 propergait { 05.14.12 at 1:42 PM }

[..YouTube..] Comparing processed product , nama shoyu vs. braggs aminos , which is the lesser of two evils?

2 propergait { 05.14.12 at 1:42 PM }

Comparing processed product , nama shoyu vs. braggs aminos , which is the lesser of two evils?

3 jelenaBGirl { 05.14.12 at 2:00 PM }

[..YouTube..] do you recomend dry fruits like raisins? tnx

4 jelenaBGirl { 05.14.12 at 2:00 PM }

do you recomend dry fruits like raisins? tnx

5 MrMaryJanes { 05.14.12 at 4:53 PM }

[..YouTube..] Why not? As long as they’re just dried and don’t have tons of added chemicals.

6 MrMaryJanes { 05.14.12 at 4:53 PM }

Why not? As long as they’re just dried and don’t have tons of added chemicals.

7 417VEGAN { 05.14.12 at 5:42 PM }

[..YouTube..] Great video! Thank you.

8 417VEGAN { 05.14.12 at 5:42 PM }

Great video! Thank you.

9 RubberWilbur { 05.14.12 at 6:17 PM }

[..YouTube..] Ok Swayze I’m back on the vegan diet. I attempted to go back on meat for about 3 weeks and I felt horrific. My personalty was turning to the dark side and i was just always in the bad mood. I’ve been back on vegan for 3 days now and I’m so happy again.

10 RubberWilbur { 05.14.12 at 6:17 PM }

Ok Swayze I’m back on the vegan diet. I attempted to go back on meat for about 3 weeks and I felt horrific. My personalty was turning to the dark side and i was just always in the bad mood. I’ve been back on vegan for 3 days now and I’m so happy again.

11 FitOnRaw { 05.15.12 at 8:14 AM }

[..YouTube..] @RubberWilbur Good for you and good luck!

12 FitOnRaw { 05.15.12 at 8:14 AM }

@RubberWilbur Good for you and good luck!

13 IWantSoundKnowledge { 05.15.12 at 10:00 PM }

[..YouTube..] what do you think of coconut aminos?

14 IWantSoundKnowledge { 05.15.12 at 10:00 PM }

what do you think of coconut aminos?

15 joe6dotcom { 05.16.12 at 8:35 AM }

[..YouTube..] Thank you for the great information. I can’t figure out why Dr Esselstyn in “Prevent and reverse heart disease” is pushing this product. It is about the only fault that I can find with his logic. Except for maybe the complicated recipes instead of mono meals.

16 joe6dotcom { 05.16.12 at 8:35 AM }

Thank you for the great information. I can’t figure out why Dr Esselstyn in “Prevent and reverse heart disease” is pushing this product. It is about the only fault that I can find with his logic. Except for maybe the complicated recipes instead of mono meals.

17 Visualize630 { 05.29.12 at 9:37 PM }

[..YouTube..] is their a way to cook it or some way to remove or steam out a good amount of the msg?

18 Visualize630 { 05.29.12 at 9:37 PM }

is their a way to cook it or some way to remove or steam out a good amount of the msg?

19 SuicidalNun { 06.04.12 at 4:22 PM }

[..YouTube..] I never hear of Bragg’s being touted as a protein source. I only know of people of use it as an alternative to soy sauce or for amino acids.

20 SuicidalNun { 06.04.12 at 4:22 PM }

I never hear of Bragg’s being touted as a protein source. I only know of people of use it as an alternative to soy sauce or for amino acids.

21 FitOnRaw { 06.04.12 at 4:29 PM }

[..YouTube..] @SuicidalNun Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins

22 FitOnRaw { 06.04.12 at 4:29 PM }

@SuicidalNun Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins

23 richmanpoman1 { 06.19.12 at 4:32 PM }

[..YouTube..] The Bragg’s state clearly that it is NON-essential amino acids. You said essential. What’s te problem if it is not heated or processed?

24 richmanpoman1 { 06.19.12 at 4:32 PM }

The Bragg’s state clearly that it is NON-essential amino acids. You said essential. What’s te problem if it is not heated or processed?

25 vegandaoist { 06.22.12 at 9:36 AM }

Great video – more myths smashed comfort foods debunked. I think minimizing stuff like that is important. Any opinions on Nama Shoyu – Organic Raw Soy? This may also be hydrolyzed protein which has a side effect of MSG too? I also recommend to people so far, wheat free soy free raw tamari from South River Miso company. any ideas on that? Otherwise, stick to the fresh fruits and veggies, minimal nuts and seeds, that is a winner

26 Yvonne { 06.22.12 at 10:42 AM }

Thanks Swayze for the great information. I used to eat Bragg’s Amino Acids and thought it was a good thing but then heard about the MSG issue and since then haven’t touched it. Even before that I had stopped buying it because, as you say, it is processed and I’m doing my best not to eat any processed food.

27 Sharon Holmes { 06.22.12 at 12:03 PM }

Thank you for this video. I agree with you about this food product. I tried and did not like it and pour it down the sink drain.

28 djd { 06.22.12 at 1:24 PM }

I’ve never seen that product over here. If I were to want something similar, for a change in flavour for example, I would use tamari since soy is supposedly better if fermented.

29 Courtney { 06.22.12 at 4:21 PM }

Darn, I’ve been making a salad dressing of braggs aminos, nutritional yeast, and apple cider vinegar for months and months. i thought braggs was a healthier alternative to salt. i also got a tip recently that blending garlic with water can serve as a salt substitute. what are your thoughts on pink himalayan sea salt? i know that adding no extra salt is best, but i love my salads and having a savory dressing is a big part of that….please can someone recommend a good dressing alternative?

30 NotAProblem { 06.22.12 at 6:41 PM }

I’ve had Bragg’s for a long time, enjoy eating it, and don’t see anything in this video that would sway me from no longer using it. If your opinion is that it doesn’t taste good, that’s fine, I enjoy it though. :)

31 Karen { 06.25.12 at 5:36 AM }

I gave up Braggs Aminos and all other soy products a while back. Not only because it is processed but it is not necessary in a healthy, raw, plant-based diet. I don’t do rice, etc. LOL I wouldn’t want it on salad or course would I? The problem with cooked is you always want flavoring to go with it and then you use something like soy-based products. No thanks!

Thanks for the video, Swayze.

32 Jimmy { 06.25.12 at 10:49 AM }

Raw food consumer junk food. I used to eat it now and again during the cooked-vegan days – now, it just seems like junk food to me.
There are so many ways to make things flavorful without having to by a mystery liquid in a bottle.

33 Courtney { 06.25.12 at 12:17 PM }

Everyone talks about how to there are great ways to make things “so flavorful” without adding salty products…. I’ve heard of using garlic but garlic isn’t necessarily healthful according to some people, either, plus the taste stays in my mouth for like 3 days after eating it… what are some other good salad “dressing” ideas not involving salt or garlic?

Jimmy Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 12:37 PM

I’m not the best person to reply here, as I don’t really do alot of mixing and making of dishes, but I will say a couple of things. 1) Just using fresh herbs is great. If you don’t mind using dried turmeric that can be fantastic along with cilantro and avocado. Getting away from the need for the salty flavor is very freeing, though. I know, I get sucked into it every now and again eating dulse flakes. If I add those to anything for a few days in a row, then I need to ween myself off of them. Plus, water retention immediately shows on me after having dulse flakes for a few days in a row.

I know you said dressing, but I just wanted to add that if I eat Nori, I experience no water retention and no weening needed. Nori has only ever made my skin smoother.

2) Swayze did a video on making your own salt using dried celery.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXf0WYWNd9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-9puP8VQcY

But really, breaking the attachment to that flavor is great and in my opinion, the way to go. Spinach I find is very salty. Same with Lamb’s Quarter if you can get that in your area.

34 violentlyopposed { 07.10.12 at 9:51 AM }

[..YouTube..] So

35 violentlyopposed { 07.10.12 at 9:51 AM }

So

36 ampoules1 { 08.31.12 at 11:41 AM }

I’d also avoid their apple cider vinegar as it contains tap water.

37 DATSMY { 10.09.12 at 3:21 AM }

Your absolutely RIGHT!…hahah…Thank you!

38 Morris Ray { 10.27.12 at 3:59 PM }

I heard good reviews about Bragg’s liquid amino’s being a healthy alternative to soy sauce and I was considering buying it, but when I read the label on it and saw that it is made out of soy (which can give your body estrogen and ruin your thyroid) I changed my mind on buying it.

39 cmanabat { 01.05.13 at 2:30 AM }

CAN YOU PLEASE DO A REVIEW ON THE BRAGGS APPLE CIDER VINEGAR? I JUST BOUGHT A GALLON OF IT AND HOPE THAT ITS AMAZING AS EVERYONE RAVES ABOUT IT.