Soybean can truly be considered as a complete food. It contains protein, omega-3 fatty acids,and isoflavones.
Clinical studies have demonstrated that soy lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as raises the level of HDL (good) cholesterol and lowers the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce the risk of arrhythmia and/or sudden death. It also reduces the stickiness of platelets, thereby lowering the risk of a heart attack. Soy protein has also been shown to increase the blood levels of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels.
Soy isoflavones could help prevent hip fractures in postmenopausal women. In menopausal women, isoflavones, reduce menopausal symptoms.
The protein and fiber in soybeans can help to control blood sugar level and prevent spikes of rise in sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
High-fiber soybeans and sphingolipid may be able to help reduce the risk of colon cancer as well as some other cancers, including breast cancer, and phytoestrogen in soybeans can prevent lung cancer.
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Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for linking to my blog via bloglinker.
And I just found out something about the amazing soy plant; I'm a knitter, and I just found out that there is such a thing as soy yarn. I guess it's soft and strong like silk. Thought I'd pass it along, what ingenious beings us humans are...
You're welcome kathryn. Hmmm. soy yarn..that's interesting!
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