The purpose of this post is to review the benefits of soy protein and to discuss what populations are likely to benefit from an intake of soy protein.
The soybean is a legume that contains no cholesterol and is low in saturated fat. Soybeans are the only vegetable food that contains all essential amino acids. Soybeans are also a good source of fiber, iron, calcium, zinc, and B vitamins . Consumption of soy protein in place of animal protein has been found to reduce concentrations of total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) which is the bad cholesterol, and trigylcerides in blood.Thus helps keep our hearts healthy and strong.
We need to consume about 25 grams of soy protein or more each day to obtain good results. 25 grams of soy protein equals 1¼ cups of tofu, 1–2 cups of soymilk, or appx. 25 grams soy flour. We should always read and encourage others to read food labels in order to verify a particular food's soy content.
According to some recent studies, soy protein has contributed to the control of high blood glucose levels and reduced body weight, high blood lipid levels, and high blood insulin levels. These characteristics may be useful to both nondiabetic and diabetic people in the control of obesity and blood sugar.
Also, a study showed that genistein, one of the phytochemicals found in soy, can reduce the risk of cancer.
Soy protein products offer benefits to women in various life stages. Benefits include improved diet and cardiovascular status, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved health following menopause, obesity prevention/control, and more options for food variety.
As discussed above, the various forms in which soy can be consumed are whole soybeans (cooked), soy milk, tofu, soya chunks, soya nuggets, soy granules, soy flour, soy oil (can be used for cooking) etc.
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