minerals. Soy beans can be processed into many kinds of foods. Also known as edamame beans, soy beans are the best available alternative to meat protein. Soy beans form the core of well known nutritious foods like tofu, miso, and tempeh.
Where do soy beans come
from?
Soy beans are native to China. It was considered to be an
important crop for the ancient Chinese. They were taken to other regions of
Asia centuries later. In the West, it was regarded as nothing more than animal
feed. It was in the late 20th century that its nutrient content was
mapped. It must have been surprising that such a humble bean is so rich in
nutrients!
There has been a steady increase in soy bean consumption
since the 1970s. Soy beans have been used to make a variety of food items like
soy milk, cheese and yogurts.
Nutritional facts
Soy beans are high in protein, vitamins, minerals and
insoluble fiber.
Protein
The protein present in soy bean is considered equivalent in
quality to animal protein. Soy bean has
the highest protein concentration (43%)
among plants (which generally have 20% to 25%). The soy protein is different
from animal protein in that the former tends to lower cholesterol levels. While
most plant proteins are considered incomplete (because they lack one kind of
amino acid or the other), the level of sulfur amino acid in soy beans are
higher than in beans.
the highest protein concentration (43%)
among plants (which generally have 20% to 25%). The soy protein is different
from animal protein in that the former tends to lower cholesterol levels. While
most plant proteins are considered incomplete (because they lack one kind of
amino acid or the other), the level of sulfur amino acid in soy beans are
higher than in beans.
Phytosterols
Phytosterols are plant compounds similar to cholesterol and
steroid hormones. They block the absorption of cholesterol in the body.
Fat
While most legumes contain just 2 to 14 percent fat, soy
beans contain 19% fat. Most of the fat in soybeans is unsaturated and thus is beneficial.
The polyunsaturated is rich in linolenic acid and omega-3 fatty acids. The
omega-3 acid keeps the relatively harmful omega-6 acid in check. Omega-3 acids
prevent inflammation of joints and reduce the intensity of pain from the
joints.
Fiber
A single serving of soybean contains about eight grams of
dietary fiber. It can even be drained out of the soy—both tofu and soy milk
contain very little fiber.
Calcium
Soy beans compared to
other legumes
- Soy bean contains low fat and no cholesterol.
- Contains heart and bone-friendly omega-3 fatty acids.
- Is an excellent source of fiber.
- Is a good source of calcium
- Contains protein in its complete form.
- Provides important minerals such as magnesium, iron and selenium.
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