Each week, we'll be naming a Super Food and offering unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count!

A self-confessed sushi addict, I love heading to my favourite Japanese restaurant when I'm hungry. Their sushi is fresh and fantastic, but that's not the only draw: The meals all come with a steaming bowl of Miso soup. Now, I've heard that Miso soup is a bit of an acquired taste, but I love it; salty, a bit tangy, satisfying and the best part? It's really low in calories. We're talking 80 calories or less in a cup of soup.

But Miso is more than soup. This Japanese ingredient is used in a number of delicious dishes. Now, don't be grossed out or anything, but Miso is actually a fermented soybean paste with the consistency of nut butter. It has a delicate, light taste that makes it a welcome addition to many dishes.So what's the big deal? Miso's main benefit lies in the fact that it's high in protein while being low in fat, and it's a completely vegan source of protein. Additionally, it's a good source of manganese, zinc and copper, and it's high in vitamins B12 and K. And? Studies have shown that it can reduce one's risk of breast cancer when consumed regularly. A word of warning: it's also somewhat high in sodium, so it might not be appropriate for those on a low-sodium diet.

How can you get your Miso fix? Miso soup is a good start, but you can pick up some miso at your local health food or grocery store and either make it yourself or enjoy it another way -- Here are some suggestions:

• Spread it on toast
• Use it as a replacement for Chicken or beef stock in soup recipes
• Mix it with oil and seasoning for salad dressing
• Stir some into a stir-fry as a replacement for salt
• Add it to hot water and enjoy as a tea