Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Soybeans are one of the most common food crops in the world, and are processed and provided in a variety of food products.
It contains all essential amino acids, such as those found in meat.
What are its most prominent benefits?
- It contains a high percentage of fiber
- It contains a high percentage of protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- A good source of antioxidants
The official website “Better Health Channel” of the Australian state government explained that soybeans are free of cholesterol and lactose.
Research has indicated that there are a number of potential benefits of soy foods. Including:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Improving blood vessels, such as increasing the elasticity of arterial walls
- Improve bone health
- Protection against some types of cancer, including breast cancer
- Improve cognitive function and visual memory
Food sources
Soybeans can be consumed in many ways. For example, there are soy flour, whole soybeans, tofu, soy milk, and others.
However, not all products contain the same amount of protein, according to the official website of MedlinePlus, an online information service affiliated with the National Library of Medicine of the United States.
The official website of Harvard Medical School stated that eating 25 grams of soy protein daily, over a period of six weeks, reduces harmful cholesterol levels by about 3% to 4%, knowing that about 3 and a half cups of soy milk are equivalent to 25 grams of soy protein. .
Soy allergy
A soy allergy can cause the immune system to react abnormally, which is especially common in infants and children, according to the Better Health Channel website.
Symptoms of this allergy include:
- Itch
- A tingling sensation in the mouth and lips
- nausea
- Diarrhea
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- goosebumps
- Dizziness
2024-01-05 12:03:14
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