The Miracles of Soy

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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.

 

 

 

 

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