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Self Care Health- Soybeans: Antiaging
Wonder
Soybeans,
Anti-Aging Wonder
by Dr. John Maher
Looking
for a high-protein, low-fat alternative to meat that can
actually reduce your cholesterol level, ease menopause and
help prevent osteoporosis and even cancer?
Soy protein is a "complete" protein and just as
nutritious as animal protein. In those countries where soy
is the main source of protein, rates of heart disease and
certain cancers( particularly breast, cervical, prostate
and colon) are relatively low. Soy also protects against
osteoporosis and some symptoms of menopause.
Let's take a look at some ways that you can substitute soy
for animal products.
Tofu--made from soy milk. It can be blended, stir-fried,
steamed, grilled and baked. Crumble firm tofu into the cheese
for lasagna, or add it to chili or spaghetti sauce.
Miso--soybean paste, often put in soups.
Tempeh-made from fermented soybeans, can be made into a
spread or pressed into a cake and marinated, grilled or
baked.
Soy milk--is rich, cream milk of whole soybeans. Pour over
breakfast cereal or mix half-and-half with dairy milk. Add
soy milk to coffer in place of milk or creamer. Choose a
low-fat product fortified with calcium.
Soy flours--can be used to thicken gravies and cream sauces,
to make homemade soy milk, or to add to baked goods for
a protein boost. Using about 15% soy flour in a bread recipe
procudes a dense, moist, nutty-flavored bread.
Soy sprouts--like alfalfa sprouts, can be added to salads
and other dishes.
Soy cheese is great in omelettes. Soy flour can be added
to pancakes and waffles. Soy protien powders and soy based
meal replacement drinks are convenient and tasty way to
increase soy intake. Soy "burgers" are available
at most heath food stores. Textured vegetable soy protien
can be added to ground beef or turkey recipes. (10% soy
in such dishes blocks the formation of cancer causing HCA's,
hetero-cyclic-amines, in meat.)
Try to eat some legumes every day. And make soy your most
common choice. The average Asain eats one and a half servings
a day.
About the Author:
Dr John H Maher
Ed., "Longevity News"
"Your Prescription for Wellness"
More Details at: http://www.RxforWellness.com
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