BWI: Benefits of Soya – Powerhouse of Nutrients

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Source: Kissan
Monday, April 11, 2011 03:50 PM IST (10:20 AM GMT)
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Benefits of Soya - Powerhouse of Nutrients
By Dr. Niti Desai, Nutritionist

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, April 11, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- It's one of the best known "wonder foods" discovered by man; a powerhouse of nutrients that helps keep the mind and body energized and strong. Soya, enjoyed as milk first thing in the morning or as finger foods or breads through the day, is loaded with health goodies. A glassful of soya milk can be enjoyed as a part of a balanced vegan diet and offers as much nutrients as many other diverse foods-from proteins and vitamins to minerals and fatty acids. Wonder how healthy your morning glassful of soya milk is? Slurp on these 'easy' facts:

. The ancient Chinese considered the soya bean to be one of the five sacred grains (along with rice, wheat, barley and millet).

. A glass of soya milk contains as much iron as two cups (approximately 190gm) of spinach, acknowledged as an important source of the haemoglobin-building nutrient.

. A source of zinc, a serving of soy milk can equal as much as 36 g cashew nuts in getting the zinc into your diet.

. Your glass of soya has as much Vitamin B12 as in half cup curd and offers Vitamin B2 as in 5 chapatis.

. 500 gm tomatoes and a glassful of soya milk approximately have the same amount of Vitamin B6.

. Protein content in soya bean is 35-40 per cent, double of that of tuvar dal (20-22 per cent) and four times that of wheat (10-12 per cent).

. Soy contains essential fatty acids like the omega 3 and omega 6, which are very good for health when compared to saturated fatty acids.

. Soya milk is a healthy alternative to people with are lactose intolerance. Some people are not able to digest milk and milk products well due to lack of the necessary enzymes in the gut. Soy milk can be an excellent alternative for such patients. .The American Heart Association and USDA guidelines consider soy as a food with good nutritional profile to maintain good cardiovascular health.

. A 200-ml glassful of soya milk provides approximately 5.4 gm of soy protein, which accounts for 21 per cent of the total daily quantity recommended by USDA to help to reduce LDL -cholesterol levels.

. Soyamilk can be included in your dietary regime as a part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

For further information on soya please log on to www.kissansoya.com .



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