Facts about Soy

Some Facts about Soy Protein

Soy beans - Secret of Healthy Body

A soybean, a grain native to Asia, is a leguminous plant cultivated and consumed by the Chinese for over 4000 years. It has a history of about 30 years in India. From the day it was introduced to the diets of people, it has brought incredible and remarkable positive changes in their health.

40% of Soybean is Protein

Soybean is one of the richest plant sources of protein

Soybean is a rich source of protein (approx. 40% of soybean is protein) making it higher in protein than any other legumes and many animal products. Soy products can easily meet the protein requirements of vegetarian diet. Protein in just 250gms of soybean is equivalent to protein in 3lt of milk or 1 kg of mutton or 24 eggs.

Soy is made of Saponins, Phytosreols and Isoflavones

Saponins: It boosts the immune system and mixes with cholesterol to reduce it’s absorption in to the body.

Phytosterols: It helps maintaining the cholesterol levels in the body.

Isoflavones: The soy isoflavones are responsible for most of the soy health benefits. They are antioxidant and lower the rist of heart disease and cancer. They also improve bone health.

The quality of soy bean is virtually equivalent in quality to that of milk and egg protein.

Soy is also a rich source of

Calcium, Iron Zinc, Phosphorous, Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin E, Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids similar to those found in fish oils.