Benefits of Soy plant

Soy is a leguminous plant, known and used as human food source for 5000 years, first in China, then in the Far East. Researches made about this plant indicate that soy can heal any health related problem.

Description of Soy plant

Soy comes from the latin Glycine max. It is an annual plant, cultivated for its seeds and buds.

Properties and benefits of Soy plant

Soy is an aliment which contains proteins, iron, vitamin C and is at the same time a rich source of fibers. Soy also contains isoflavonoids. The plant is also an excellent source of albumin, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and vitamin E.

Treatments

   Soy can be used in many types of food, being the basis for a number of totally or partially vegetarian diets. Soy has the power of healing many health problems, from reducing artherial pressure to maximizing the memory capacity of the human brain. The plant can also reduce the negative effects of menopause, calm hot flashes and blushing.

   Studies revealed the qualities of this aliment; it reduces the level of cholesterol and reduces hypertension. Soy prevents the development of cancerous cells in some areas of the body. In osteoporosis, soy maintains the bone density and strengthens the immune system. Soy based foods are recommended for those suffering from diabetes since it controls the glycemia level. Also, it reduces inflammations.

   In healthy diets, soy is a substitute for aliments rich in saturated fats and cholesterol.

   In the body, we have healthy bacteria which are necessary for a good digestion and for a good functioning of the umanitary system in the fight against infections. Probiotics can be found in some unpasteurized and fermented soy products. These contain healthy bacteria and offer them protection against stomachal acids and other harmful bacteria which can destroy them. Soy eases anxiety symptoms. The plant is also used in treating obesity, against neurodegeneration or for improving the antioxidant status.

   Because it contains many fibers, soy reduces the apparitional chances of renal or colon cancer. Soy beans have the quality of protecting against the development of prostate and mammary cancer.

   Soy also contains lecithin, a substance which is essential for the good functioning of the brain. It also prevents the deposing of grease in the blood on the walls of the blood vessels, controls adenoma and has antioxidant properties.

   Nutritionists recommend a daily share of 40-60 g of proteins from soy which can be taken from 1-1.5 l of soy milk or 150 g of tofu.

Mixtures

Soy milk

Soy milk can be obtained from soy beans which are kept for many hours in water, after which are crushed and then warmed. Soy milk is a product which can easily replace cow's milk, especially in the case of people who are allergic to cow's milk or who are lactose intolerant. Soy milk holds all the plant's properties, plus bringing an important share of vitamins, calcium and vegetal fat.

From soy milk and the fine soy paste remaining after its extraction, a great number of diets can be prepared such as: cheese, meatballs, pudding, ice cream, pate, yogurt, kefir, various cremes, chocolate, soup, steak, salamy, mayonnaise, cookies, bread etc.

Warning

Some ingredients from soy can be risk factors when taken in larger quantities, especially in the case of children. It is preferred that the diet of pregnant women, those who lactate, as well as the diets of babies who are only a few months old, not to contain soy or foods derived from soy.

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