Guest guest Posted October 27, 2000 Report Share Posted October 27, 2000 http://www.goodkarmacafe.com/articles/Jan97/soy.shtml If you found a food that... prevents heart disease lowers cholesterol stops the growth of cancerous cells is high in protein and calcium is low in calories helps alleviate menopausal symptoms can be eaten by people who have lactose-intolerance inhibits breast cancer by decreasing estrogen levels Wouldn't you eat it? Well, soy does all this, and more! For several years researchers have been telling us of new, remarkable findings of soy's potential as a health benefit. In fact, it's so good for us it borders on being a medicine! So what is soy and what do you do with it? We've put together a guide on the various types of soy products, recipes for each, and ways to add soy to your diet. Implementing soy is good karma for your body! TOFU is a soft food that's made by curdling soy milk and forming the solids into a block. It comes in silken, soft, firm, and extra firm and needs refrigeration. It's very bland and will absorb whatever flavoring you add to it. It's a good replacement for egg dishes - you can scramble it or make a mock egg salad. Tofu is also wonderful in stir-fry dishes and salads. TEMPEH is a fermented soy product that is high in fiber. It has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor. It can be used as a meat substitute in dishes like chili, stews, burritos, and casseroles. TVP is a dry, granulated product made from compressed soy flour. Rehydrate it for use in chili's or meat loaves as a substitute for ground beef. MISO comes dried in a paste and is used as a salty condiment. Miso is the base for many good vegetarian soups as well. SOY FLOUR comes fat or defatted, and is made by pulverizing ground soybeans into a powder. SOY MILK is created when boiled soybeans are squeezed. It comes in a variety of flavors and fat variations. Add frozen fruit to soy milk and blend for a delicious shake! SOY SAUCE is a high sodium extract of soy beans, and is widely used in oriental cooking. Use it cautiously if dieting. SOY CHEESE is good for people who are lactose intolerant. You can find soy cheeses in many different flavors and forms. -- Free email services provided by http://www.goodkarmacafe.com Powered by Outblaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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