Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein. Soy foods do not have any cholesterol, and most are high in fiber. Soy also has many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical compounds (like isoflavones) that work together to create numerous health benefits.
Research shows that a daily intake of at least 25 grams of soy protein and 30-50 milligrams of isoflavones can improve and safeguard your health. This is the equivalent of 1-2 servings of soy foods a day. Here is a list of soy's properties and how they can positively affect you.
1. Soy's protein and isoflavones lower LDL (the bad) cholesterol and decrease blood clotting (thrombosis), which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
2. Soy's protein and isoflavones provide antioxidants, reduce artery clogging plaque, improve blood pressure and promote healthy blood vessels, which protects the body from free radical damage, boosts the immune system, and lowers the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure).
3. Soy's soluble fiber protects the body from many digestive related cancers, such as colon and rectal cancer. While its isoflavones may protect the body from many hormone-related cancers, like breast, endometrial (uterine) and prostate cancer.
4. Soy's protein enhances the body's ability to retain and better absorb calcium in the bones. While its isoflavones slow bone loss and inhibit bone breakdown, which helps prevent osteoporosis.
5. Soy's isoflavones help the body regulate estrogen when this hormone is declining or fluctuating, which helps alleviate many menopausal and PMS symptoms.
6. Soy's protein and soluble fiber help regulate glucose levels and kidney filtration, which helps control diabetic conditions and kidney disease.
To learn more about soy, visit the Virtues of Soy website at http://www.geocities.com/virtuesofsoy/
Copyright ? 2005 Monique N. Gilbert. All rights reserved.
Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. is a Health, Nutrition, Weight-Loss and Lifestyle Coach, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor, Freelance Writer and Author of Virtues of Soy: A Practical Health Guide and Cookbook. She has offered guidance in natural health, nutrition, fitness, weight-loss and stress management since 1989. You can contact Monique through her web site at http://www.MoniqueNGilbert.com
Author Bio . . .
Monique N. Gilbert has received international recognition for helping people get healthy, feel better, look younger and live longer. Through her coaching program and writings, Monique motivates, inspires and teaches how to naturally enhance your health, happiness, energy and longevity with balanced nutrition, physical activity and tranquil living environments. Monique believes it is her mission to educate and enlighten everyone about the benefits of healthy eating and living. For more information, visit her website - http://www.moniquengilbert.com
affordable house cleaning Wilmette ..Obesity is epidemic in this country for both children and... Read More
Headlines:Nearly a quarter of American adults just got diagnosed with... Read More
What is the Atkins diet and how can it help... Read More
Proper hydration is extremely important during exercise. Adequate fluid intake... Read More
The Benefits of SnackingYou may feel regretful about snacking, but... Read More
Biological clockObviously you need biological clock to time and alarm... Read More
This free list of fat burning foods will help you... Read More
What ancient tribes and people of the Amazon have known... Read More
When I hear the word fat I usually think of... Read More
Protein is one of the basic building blocks of the... Read More
Healthy eating is important for everyone, from babies to the... Read More
Our bodies are truly incredible machines. What makes cells healthy?... Read More
Diets concern especially Americans as they do have a "national... Read More
A hundred years ago, life was very different here on... Read More
Dieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively "stuck" with their... Read More
We come from a society where growing organic and just... Read More
Did you know that there might be poison in many... Read More
Nature works mostly on the principle of thing and no... Read More
Food addiction isn't a problem. Pretending like you can't live... Read More
1. Enjoy what you eatWhether someone is following the Atkins... Read More
After WLS we must concentrate on eating nutrient rich food.... Read More
I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination weakens... Read More
It is shocking how many people are not taking advantage... Read More
The word herb is used to refer to any part... Read More
America's major dietary deficiency - EFA a panacea for good... Read More
quick home cleaning Northbrook ..Most recipes end with instructions to "serve immediately." You could... Read More
Our bodies need cholesterol. We use cholesterol to produce vitamin... Read More
Having spent most of my life living off of junk... Read More
Carbohydrates have gotten a lot of bad press in the... Read More
Spring is in the air and ? summer is around... Read More
Most digestive disorders develop because of the bodys inability to... Read More
Finally, a positive solution regarding America's difficult and costly campaign... Read More
Originally, all foods were "organic" ? grown and prepared without... Read More
When it comes to the topic of sports nutrition there... Read More
One must always keep in mind that copper is not... Read More
Are Your Cells Talking To Each Other?Communication! It permeates our... Read More
About 12.6 million Americans currently have heart disease.1.1 million Americans... Read More
A green and lush oasis in the middle of a... Read More
Health food or heart attack on a plate? Eggs had... Read More
As you've probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very... Read More
Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are... Read More
Just what is the "New Biology of Health?" And who's... Read More
In a new study published by the American Heart Association,... Read More
Do you need omega 3 fatty acid in your diet?... Read More
Do we really need a home water filter? Can't we... Read More
Do you know your ph? By getting ph strips at... Read More
Constipation is a condition whereby the fecal matter traveling through... Read More
Today we're shifting our focus from wealth to health. First... Read More
It is a question we must ask ourselves continually if... Read More
The wonders of modern science continue to amaze us with... Read More
Nutrition |