Spill the Beans - Soybeans

  Posted by Chantel M. Article  Contributed By Sanjeeta KK

A low-key yet healthy grain, Soybean is slowly gaining popularity in the circle of health conscious people. The wholegrain is still a mystery in many remote places, for which this protein rich grain is a good fodder for animals. Not many include this pulse in their grocery list, leave alone cooking the same.
Soybean is from Legume family and is found in many shapes and colors, brown, black, yellow and white are a few.
Let us find out what makes this mystery bean so popular among the health buffs.
Health Benefits;

• It is a complete protein, as it contains all the essential amino acids, which cannot be produced by human body.
• Soybean makes a good substitute for animal protein for vegetarians and vegan lovers.
• It is the only food complex carbohydrate with exceptionally low levels of carbohydrates, and is fat free too.
• Presence of Isoflavons- the natural plant estrogen makes Soybean extra special in combating cancer.
• Soybean contains almost all the macronutrients required for good nutrition such as Crabs, fats, and proteins.
• Vitamins and many minerals including calcium, folic and iron are present in Soybean.
• Helps reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, LDL in blood.
• It reduces heart disease and certain cancer such s prostate cancer.
• Soybean is a rich source of dietary fiber and helps in combating type 2 diabetes.
• Soybean reduces menstrual symptoms in women.
• It has Phytic acid, which are anti oxidants.
• Lecithin in soybean is a brain food, and act as a tonic for brain.
• It stabilizes blood sugar and thus is a boon for people suffering from diabetes.
• Genistein present in Soybean helps suppress the growth of cancer calls.
• The plant estrogen in soyabean is believed to fight breast cancer in pre-menstrual women.
• Soymilk is a boon for lactose intolerant, people who are allergic to milk and milk products.

Some Prudent Options;

• Switch to soybean oil.
• Use soy flakes to garnish your porridge or breakfast cereal.
• Mix soya flour (defatted) in the ratio of 1:5 with the wheat flour for making chapattis or baking cakes and cookies.
• Substitue Tofu with the normal milk paneer.
• Soymilk is a good alternate for people suffering from lactose intolerance.
• Include soymilk twice in your diet and stay fit.

Note: Soybean in raw form is toxic for human consumption. It should be always cooked well in order to destroy the harmful inhibitors in it.

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