Health Benefits of Soya Beans
Soybeans or soya beans (Glycine max) are a type of legume native to that are an important component of Asian diets. Today, they are mainly grown in Asia and South and North America.
In Asia, soybeans are often eaten whole, but heavily processed soy products are much more common in Western countries.
Various soy products are available, including soy flour, soy protein, tofu, soy milk, soy sauce, and soybean oil.
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
An 80g serving of soya beans (boiled) provides:
113kcal / 472KJ
11.2g Protein
5.8g Fat
0.7g Saturated fat
4.1g Carbohydrate
6.5g Fibre
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOYA BEANS
Soy beans have a number of beneficial health effects when taking. Here are list of them.
- Most observational studies indicate that consumption of soy products may reduce breast cancer risk. Studies also indicate a protective effect against prostate cancer in men.
- Studies indicate that isoflavones, a family of phytoestrogens found in soybeans, may alleviate menopause symptoms such as sweating, hot flashes, and mood swings which are brought about by a reduction in estrogen levels.
- Consumption of soy products may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women who have undergone menopause.
- Soybeans are actually a good source of healthier, unsaturated fat, which help to lower your total cholesterol. This allows you to avoid conditions like atherosclerosis, which can easily result in heart attacks and strokes.
- Soybeans help to control a number of aspects of the metabolism that help in decreasing sleep disorders and the occurrence of insomnia
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF TAKING SOY BEANS
Soy is generally recognized as safe for most people, it should be avoid unless you have a soy allergy.
Soybeans may interfere with the activity of the thyroid gland. Although in practice this effect may be minimal, if you have a thyroid condition you may wish to minimise your intake.
Soy products contain oxalate, and for this reason people with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones may choose to avoid over-consuming soy products.
Studies suggest that soy products containing some oxalate and moderate amounts of phytates may actually be advantageous for kidney stone patients.
In support of the food’s safety, the European Food Safety Authority has concluded that soy isoflavones do not adversely affect the thyroid, breast or uterus in postmenopausal women.
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