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Soy
Soybeans are a versatile plant that can then be eaten raw, boiled, or roasted; dried or flaked; as sprouts;
or ground into flour. It is no longer hidden in health food markets but readily available in the grocery stores where you can find it as tofu, edamame, tempeh, miso, nuts,
soy milk & cheeses, and of course soy sauce (yes, it really is made from soy beans).
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Research studies note that around 30% to 40% of women get less protein than they should. Soybeans are 38% protein, which is very high for a bean, and they are low in
saturated fat, so they make a great choice for women who want to increase the quality protein in their diet — specifically plant
proteins. And adding plant proteins to their diet can benefit men too. |
According to new research, soy protein:
- Enhances muscle recovery and growth
- Increases nitric-oxide production
- Enhances fat loss
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Improves heart health
- Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
- Alleviates some of the symptoms of menopause
- Helps protect against certain cancers, including prostrate and colon cancer
While studies have substantiated these attributes of soy, a lot of confusion still remains. The problem is that misinformed journalists and some nutrition experts
still perpetuate the myths that exist about soy - even though they have been refuted with research.
Men have long been afraid of soy protein because they have been told that it lowers testosterone levels and increase estrogen levels - this is not the case.
Conversely, women have been told that these same isoflavones promote the growth of estrogen-sensitive cancers. Although the chemical structure of the phytoestrogen in soy
closely resembles the structure of estrogen (hence the name), research confirms that soy protein does not reduce testosterone nor increase estrogen, despite the chemical similarities.
Soy protein is rich in isoflavones which are powerful antioxidants with numerous health benefits, such as a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.
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Whole soy foods
are a good source of fiber, B vitamins, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, soy is high in nutritional value as a non-animal source of eight of the essential amino acids,
which makes it the only complete plant protein. Complete, or essential, amino acids are "essential" because they cannot be synthesized by our bodies but must be obtained through
the food we eat.
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This is especially important for vegetarians as soy protein provides a complete amino acid profile which is essential to human nutrition.
For more information on the benefits of soy visit
www.bodybuildingforyou.com and.
www.womentowomen.com.
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