Soy (Fermented Only):
Try Soy for Nutritional and Health Benefits
The superfood soy, a natural protein supplement, is an ideal protein source for anyone, particularly vegetarians and vegans. Soy products ranging from the whole edamame bean to soymilk to fermented soy products to tofu and tempeh all have nutritional and health benefits. Traditional diets, particularly in East Asia are rich in fermented soy products that are known to have a variety of nutritional and health benefits.
The fermentation process of the edamame bean or soybean, and soy products, provides for the enrichment of food-product protein substrates thus acting as a protein supplement as well. Fermented soy is rich in essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins, polyamines, and fermented soy is rich in antioxidants and plant phytosterols, that actually aid in the assimilation and digestion of nutrients in the body. The fermentation process actually removes trypsin inhibitors (located in the coating of soybeans) that interfere with the absorption of nutritive compound, thus enabling an increased absorption in nutrients in fermented soy products.
The problem in the reduction of these nutritional benefits comes with the over-processing of foods so common in Western diets. The processed versions of soy products are not as nutritious as the fermented varieties, and in some cases, the processing actually diminishes the nutritional value. For the best nutritional benefits of soy-based products, eat soy (fermented only), or in the natural raw state.
Breast Cancer, Women’s Health and Prostate Cancer:
Fermented, cultured soy products including bean curd, miso, natto, tempeh, soy sauces, fermented beverages and soymilk increase the absorption of nutrients and overall nutritive bioavailability of nutritional compounds and building blocks. The recognized importance of the nutritional value of fermented soybeans or edamame beans suggest a diet rich in fermented soy products can help reduce the risks of certain types of cancers, breast cancer, prostate cancer and also promote heart and cardiovascular health (particularly with a lower cholesterol diet).
As a rich source of isoflavones, soy (fermented only) may be an important superfood ideal in reducing the overall recurrence rates of cancers and/or the original risk rates of various cancers. Compounds in soy actually bind with estrogen receptors and this benefit from a long-term diet rich in fermented soy products may reduce risks associated with estrogen-replacement in post-menopausal women (estrogen-replacement is suggestive of a possible increased correlation for certain types of cancers in women late in life).
Studies suggest that fermented soy is a safe superfood and a rich source of non-animal protein – a protein supplement. Other health benefits also include general cell and DNA health (from the high levels of antioxidants), bone health, and even alleviating menopausal symptoms.
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Lower Cholesterol Diet and Related Health Risks:
A thoroughly conflicting argument has arisen in the medical community regarding the effectiveness of a soy-rich diet in lowering cholesterol. Generally, the studies suggest a slight raise in HDL (good cholesterol) levels in blood. Fermented soy products are low in saturated fats, a good source of protein supplements, and studies have shown statistically insignificant, to very significant lowering of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
Although a review of 22 clinical studies by the American Heart Association shows minimal impact on cholesterol levels and possibly heart health with a soy-rich diet, other studies have indicated that soy (fermented only and other soy foods) does lower cholesterol levels and has overall cardiovascular benefits. An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study in 2005, showed that while HDL levels were not lowered significantly, bad LDL and overall cholesterol levels were lowered as much as patients on statin drugs. An article in the The New England Journal of Medicine also indicated lowered triglycerides in blood levels - as effectively as with most statin drugs.
Perhaps, as indicated above, the conflicting evidence really arises from the over-processing of soy products in the West. Studies in Japan and East Asia generally indicate that Japanese, eating a traditional diet rich in fermented soy products, have a considerably longer life expectancy than in people in the US, or even most European countries.
To Learn about more Health Issues and Food Supplements – Review Joe Costello’s Blog on Kylea
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Review the video clip “What is Soy” from the Balanced Health Show |
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Soy (Fermented Only):
Try Soy for Nutritional and Health Benefits
The superfood soy, a natural protein supplement, is an ideal protein source for anyone, particularly vegetarians and vegans. Soy products ranging from the whole edamame bean to soymilk to fermented soy products to tofu and tempeh all have nutritional and health benefits. Traditional diets, particularly in East Asia are rich in fermented soy products that are known to have a variety of nutritional and health benefits.
The fermentation process of the edamame bean or soybean, and soy products, provides for the enrichment of food-product protein substrates thus acting as a protein supplement as well. Fermented soy is rich in essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins, polyamines, and fermented soy is rich in antioxidants and plant phytosterols, that actually aid in the assimilation and digestion of nutrients in the body. The fermentation process actually removes trypsin inhibitors (located in the coating of soybeans) that interfere with the absorption of nutritive compound, thus enabling an increased absorption in nutrients in fermented soy products.
The problem in the reduction of these nutritional benefits comes with the over-processing of foods so common in Western diets. The processed versions of soy products are not as nutritious as the fermented varieties, and in some cases, the processing actually diminishes the nutritional value. For the best nutritional benefits of soy-based products, eat soy (fermented only), or in the natural raw state.
Breast Cancer, Women’s Health and Prostate Cancer:
Fermented, cultured soy products including bean curd, miso, natto, tempeh, soy sauces, fermented beverages and soymilk increase the absorption of nutrients and overall nutritive bioavailability of nutritional compounds and building blocks. The recognized importance of the nutritional value of fermented soybeans or edamame beans suggest a diet rich in fermented soy products can help reduce the risks of certain types of cancers, breast cancer, prostate cancer and also promote heart and cardiovascular health (particularly with a lower cholesterol diet).
As a rich source of isoflavones, soy (fermented only) may be an important superfood ideal in reducing the overall recurrence rates of cancers and/or the original risk rates of various cancers. Compounds in soy actually bind with estrogen receptors and this benefit from a long-term diet rich in fermented soy products may reduce risks associated with estrogen-replacement in post-menopausal women (estrogen-replacement is suggestive of a possible increased correlation for certain types of cancers in women late in life).
Studies suggest that fermented soy is a safe superfood and a rich source of non-animal protein – a protein supplement. Other health benefits also include general cell and DNA health (from the high levels of antioxidants), bone health, and even alleviating menopausal symptoms.
Review Kylea’s Nutritional Food Supplement Products
Lower Cholesterol Diet and Related Health Risks:
A thoroughly conflicting argument has arisen in the medical community regarding the effectiveness of a soy-rich diet in lowering cholesterol. Generally, the studies suggest a slight raise in HDL (good cholesterol) levels in blood. Fermented soy products are low in saturated fats, a good source of protein supplements, and studies have shown statistically insignificant, to very significant lowering of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
Although a review of 22 clinical studies by the American Heart Association shows minimal impact on cholesterol levels and possibly heart health with a soy-rich diet, other studies have indicated that soy (fermented only and other soy foods) does lower cholesterol levels and has overall cardiovascular benefits. An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study in 2005, showed that while HDL levels were not lowered significantly, bad LDL and overall cholesterol levels were lowered as much as patients on statin drugs. An article in the The New England Journal of Medicine also indicated lowered triglycerides in blood levels - as effectively as with most statin drugs.
Perhaps, as indicated above, the conflicting evidence really arises from the over-processing of soy products in the West. Studies in Japan and East Asia generally indicate that Japanese, eating a traditional diet rich in fermented soy products, have a considerably longer life expectancy than in people in the US, or even most European countries.
To Learn about more Health Issues and Food Supplements – Review Joe Costello’s Blog on Kylea
Related Links:
|
Review the video clip “What is Soy” from the Balanced Health Show |
|