The importance of soy

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 is oflavones)
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 is oflavones can improve and safeguard your health. This is the equivalent
of 1-2 servings of soy foods a day. Here is a list of soys properties and how they can
positively affect you.
1. Soys protein and is oflavones lower LDL (the bad) cholesterol and decrease blood
clotting (thrombosis), which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
2. Soys protein and is oflavones 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. Soys soluble fiber protects the body from many digestive related cancers, such as
colon and rectal cancer. While its is oflavones may protect the body from many
hormone-related cancers, like breast, endome trial (uterine) and prostate cancer.
4. Soys protein enhances the bodys ability to retain and better absorb calcium in the
bones. While its is oflavones slow bone loss and inhibit bone breakdown, which helps
prevent osteoporosis.
5. Soys is oflavones help the body regulate estrogen when this hormone is declining or
fluctuating, which helps alleviate many menopausal and PMS symptoms.
6. Soys protein and soluble fiber help regulate glucose levels and kidney filtration,
which helps control diabetic conditions and kidney disease.