Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein. Soy foods don’t have any cholesterol, and most are high in fiber.
Benefícios
Soy also has many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical compounds (like isoflavones) that work together to create numerous health benefits. Research shows that a daily intake of 25 grams of soy protein and 30-50 milligrams of isoflavones can improve and safeguard your health. This is the equivalent of 1-2 servings of soy foods per day. Here’s a list of soy’s properties and how they can positively affect you.
- Soy’s protein and isoflavones lower LDL (the bad) cholesterol and decrease blood clotting (thrombosis), which lowers the chance of heart attack and stroke.
- Soy’s protein and isoflavones 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 reduces the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), cardiovascular disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Soy’s soluble fiber protects the body from many digestive related cancers, such as colon and rectal cancer. While its isoflavones may protect the body from several hormone-related cancers, like breast, endometrial (uterine) and prostate cancer.
- Soy’s protein enhances the body’s ability to retain and better absorb calcium in the bones. While its isoflavones slow bone loss and inhibit bone breakdown, which helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Soy’s isoflavones help the body regulate estrogen when this hormone is declining or fluctuating, which helps alleviate many menopausal and PMS symptoms.
- Soy’s protein and soluble fiber help regulate glucose levels and kidney filtration, which helps control diabetic conditions and kidney disease.
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