Soymilk

Soymilk and other soy beverages are becoming more and more popular as consumers become more health conscious and seek out alternatives to dairy products. Soymilk is the rich creamy milk of whole soybeans. With its unique nutty flavor and rich nutrition, soymilk can be used in a variety of ways.

In China and Japan, fresh soymilk is made daily using a simple, centuries-old process of grinding soaked and cooked soybeans and pressing the dissolved soymilk out of the beans. In these countries, soymilk is sold by street vendors or in cafes. It is served hot or cold and is often sweetened for a delightful beverage or flavored with soy sauce, onion and vegetables to produce a spicy soup.

Fresh soymilk is low in saturated fat, cholesterol-free, bovine-hormone free, lactose-free, and full of protein--and it tastes better than cow’s milk.

Study after study has shown that soy is an amazing natural remedy that prevents and fights cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, and other chronic diseases. Best of all, this remedy is also the perfect food. "Scientific research has discovered that adding two ounces of soy to your daily diet can help fight breast and prostate cancer, battle coronary artery disease, ease menopause symptoms, lower your cholesterol, and give a boost to your immune system" - Dr. Earl Mindell (Soy Miracle, Fireside, New York, 1995)

The Health Benefits Of Soy:

Heart Health
The FDA and American Heart Association all agree that a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and that includes 25 grams of soy protein per day may reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels and may impede the formation of blood clots as well as decreasing arteriosclerosis.

Lowering Cancer Risk
Soy in your diet is thought to help prevent breast, prostate and colon cancer, and they also contain anticarcinogens, which may prove to be protective. Epidemiological studies show that populations, which consume a typical Asian diet, have lower incidences of breast, prostate, and colon cancers than those consuming a Western diet. Many studies of soy have shown a protective effect against cancer risks.

The Japanese have the highest consumption of soy foods. Japan has a very low incidence of hormone-dependent cancers. The mortality rate from breast and prostate cancers in Japan is about one fourth (1/4) that of the United States.

Ease The Symptoms Of Menopause
Soy contains phytoestrogens in the form of the isoflavones, genistein and daidzein. Soy foods are the richest dietary source of isoflavones. These are known to have weak estrogenic effects when consumed by animals and humans.

A cross-cultural study of menopause found that women in Japan rarely reported the symptoms of pre-menopause, which are common in the West. Post-menopausal Japanese women also have lower rates of osteoporosis and heart disease, and a longer life expectancy.

Diabetes & Kidney Disease Management
Soybeans have a very low glycemic index, which helps to normalize blood glucose levels, and are valuable foods to include in a diabetic diet. Supplemental soy fiber may also help by slowing absorption of sugars.

In kidney disease, a soy-based diet may be preferable to the traditional low protein diet for decreasing renal damage. Soy provides high quality protein, without stimulating hyperfiltration and proteinuria. It may also help prevent kidney damage by lowering serum LDL cholesterol levels.

Essential Fatty Acids
Fresh soymilk is low in saturated fat, rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids and is an excellent source of vitamin E. Like all plant fats, soybean oil has no cholesterol. The soybean is the world's leading source of edible oil.

Allergenic Foods Replacement
Soymilk and tofu can take the place of the most allergenic foods, such as cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, and fish. Today's soy formulas are equivalent to cow's milk formulas in digestibility, nutritional profile, and acceptability. In healthy infants, soy formulas promote normal growth, nutritional status, and bone mineralization.

Building Strong Bones
Soy protein enhances calcium retention, keeping bones strong. It has also been shown to increase the quality and density of bones, which protects bone health and help to prevent osteoporosis. Soy protein contains the necessary amount of essential amino acids for tissue repair and growth.

Lactose Intolerance Management
Soymilk is a great-tasting non-dairy alternative. It's rich in calcium and contains important nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B12.

Tips for using Soymilk:

Soymilk tastes great!
A cup of soymilk a day, keep the doctor away!