SOY: A Complete Guide
Less Cholesterol. Less Fat. Great Taste. SOY!
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About the Guide to Soy eBookThe Food and Drug Administration has concluded that soy protein included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels. It is recommended that you incorporate 25 grams of soy protein in your daily meals. Soy is similar to the best animal sources of protein without all the saturated fat. Soybeans contain minerals, including iron and, if the processing method is correct, calcium. Soy foods are rich in isoflavones. Isoflavones are unique plant compounds that match human hormone receptors and aid in special health benefits. Soy protein combined with isoflavones lower cholesterol, provide some protection against cancers of the prostate and uterus, contain antioxidants, inhibit blood clotting, improve the elasticity of blood vessels (benefits blood flow and lowers blood pressure) and aids in the building of bone. For women, it may also ease hot flashes suffered during menopause. |
For Men:
For men, the most direct cancer protection you receive from soy foods relates to the way isoflavones interfere with hormone-related cancers of the prostate. Isoflavones inhibit testosterone from turning into a form that promotes prostate cell growth, and thus, cancer.
Women
The breast cancer story is more complex. There is some evidence that soy foods rich in isoflavones may help protect against endometrial, breast and other hormone-related cancers, but the data is conflicting. While many experts believe that soy foods are health-protective for all women, several raise concerns about isoflavone supplements. However, in the uterus, isoflavones work much as they do for the prostate in men.
FDA Approved
The FDA has approved this health claim for soy on food packaging: "25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease." Not mentioned is research that shows the combination of soy protein and isoflavones to be more effective at lowering blood cholesterol than soy protein alone.
Contents of this eBook:
- Introduction
- Foreword
- Meet the Bean
Soy Research
- Prostate Cancer
- Bone Health
- Cognitive Function
- Breast Cancer
- Research Notes
The The Power of Soy
- Isoflavones
- Heart Disease
- Menopause and Osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Allergies
- Fat
- Soy Food Pyramid Guidelines
- Diabetic Exchange List
Soy Based Foods
- Traditional Soy Foods
- Soy-Based Products
- Soy Ingredients
Soy In Your Kitchen
- Soy Milk
- Meat Alternatives
- Whole Soybeans
- Textured Soy Protein
- Soy Flour
- Isolated Soy Protein
- Soy Burgers
- The Soy Dairy Case
Brand Name Charts
- Soy Milk Chart
- Soy Cheese Chart
- Soy Yogurt Chart
- Soy Cream Cheese Chart
- Soy Sour Cream Chart
- Soy Frozen Desserts Chart
Over 70 Recipes Included!
- Breakfast Dishes
- Low Fat Beverages
- Low Fat Soy Bread and Baked Goods
- Low Fat Soy Entrees
- Low Fat Soy Desserts
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