BY CHISOM IBEMERE
Soy bean is a legume that is native to the East Asia and basically grown for it’s edible bean which is loaded with numerous health benefits. It is one of the most consumed legume in the world. They are processed and eaten in various ways such as in milk, tofu, cereals and bread.
Soybean has all the essential amino acids and contains healthy Cholesterol which are helpful to reduce the risk of heart diseases by eliminating the bad cholesterol also known as the low density lipoprotein from the arteries.
Soybeans contains high quality protein, saturated fats, antioxidants, Omega 3 fatty acids, fibre and phytoestrogen. Soybeans are healthful and perfect food for vegans.
Soybeans are helpful for those battling with sleep disorders. It contains magnessium in high quantity which is an essential nutrient that improves the quality of sleep. They contains fatty acids that improve the cognitive health.
Soybeans has the potential to generate insulin receptors which helps to lower the risk of diabetes and hazards caused by the disease. Soybeans are rich in folic acid, Iron and Vitamin B which are essential nutrients for developing fetus. The Iron in soybeans also helps in the production of red blood cells and in proper circulation of the blood.
Soybeans is rich in antioxidants which helps in combating several cancer cells in the body. They fight free radicals that destroy the immune system.
Soybeans are rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus which are important nutrients for the bone health, Isoflavones and estrogen which fights Osteoporosis.
Soybeans contains high quality fibre and prebiotics which keeps the good bacteria in the gut healthy. Phytoestrogen in Soybeans reduces the symptoms of menopause in women.
Consuming Soybeans and Soybean foods are good for the treatment of health related problems like the coronary diseases, stroke and cardiovascular diseases.