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| Soy--The Truth About Soy Related Links R U Fat? Quick Start Diet Foods That Shrink Your Waist Waist Size Matters Natural Home Remedies for Headaches Good Night's Sleep Helps You Lose Weight By Amanda Gillespie, last updated May 7, 2009 There's a lot of concern and controversy about soy. Depending on who you talk to, soy is either the best ting since sliced bread or it's a part of a world conspiracy to destroy your health. Enough. What's the truth about soy? Soy comes from soy beans. Soy beans have been grown for thousands of years, first in China. The Chinese grow black soy beans. Now many countries around the world produce soy. Brazil, Argentina and China are top producers of soy beans for the world market. Soy is valued because it is a high source of protein but it has no fat. Soy is about 38% pure protein. So, it's a natural cheap alternative to meat protein. And it has almost none of the saturated fat that meat contains which has been linked to heart disease, obesity and stroke. It does contain unsaturated fat-- about 18%--fiber (15%) and carbohydrates (13%). You can find soy in many products n your grocery store, including tofu, soy milk, tempeh, many soy snacks, soy cheese, soy ice cream or frozen yogurt and of course soy beans themselves. Soy also contains calcium (about 88 mg in a cup of soy beans). Soy milk has become a widely used alternative to cow's milk for those people who are allergic to dairy products. Now for the flip side. Why has soy become controversial. Soy contains a natural form of estrogen called phytoestrogen. Soybeans contain a particular phytoestrogen called isoflavones. Research has shown that soy can affect the sperm count in men. But no research has shown that soy adversely affects the fertility of women. Soy does help in reducing hot flashes and bone loss in older, post menopausal women. Perhaps the most recently well known compounds found in soy are the phytoestrogens. These compounds are hormones but they do not seem to harm your period. Register-it's free fast and easy. Get way more out of this site. Related Links: 101 Snacks That Won't Blow Your Diet A Good Night's Sleep Helps You Shed Pounds Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism Waist Size Matters Foods That Curb Your Appetite for Sweets How to Lighten Dark Patches Home Remedies for Acne How to Fade Stretch Marks When Soy Meets Girl Best Way to Shave Your Legs Natural Cleanses Sign Up-- it's free, fast and easy. Members see articles first. |
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