Health Benefits

Soybeans provide numerous health benefits, and can be an important part of a balanced diet. Soy is a source of complete, high quality protein and dietary fiber, and is a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, and iron.

• Recent studies have shown that adding soy to your diet is very positive in lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of heart disease.
• Soy foods not only provide calcium essential to building and maintaining bone, but may also protect against osteoporosis.
• Soybeans are a rich & unique source of isoflavones (genistein and daidzein), a type of antioxidant that combats cellular damage.
• Other health benefits may include protection against breast and prostate cancer, & reduced symptoms of menopause.
• Research has found benefits in controlling juvenile diabetes.

What we know about the benefits of soy in the diet continues to expand as the scientific community gains further insight into both the health effects of soy as well as the biological mechanisms underlying these effects.

For additional information on the health benefits of soy please turn to the following link:
www.talksoy.com