Soybean is one of many foods consumed by the public. Many processed soybeans that can be consumed by humans, such as soy, soy milk etc. Behind it is small; soybean also has so many benefits of to the body.
Soybeans contain 40 percent protein consisting of essential fatty acids with an excellent digestion, oligosaccharide and monosaccharide 15 percent, 15 percent fibers, 20 percent fat consists mainly of unsaturated fatty acids and 10 percent were other ingredients. In addition to the soy phytochemical compounds have biological aktiviats, one of which is the isoflavones that remain stable at temperatures that do not change the structure by cooking and fermentation temperature.
In Asia, the consumption varies between 30-200 mg / day and most highly consumed by the Japanese people of 200 mg / day, whereas the recommended intake of 50-90 mg / day. But there was no effect attributable to such excess if consumed more than 200 mg / day.
High soy consumption in Japan made the number of disease is lower in Japan than America, and any kind of soybeans processed is still able to help.
Another benefit of soy for the human body is also different, namely:
1. In the United States, Food and Drug Administration said that every 25 grams of soy consumption may reduce heart disease risk.
2. Isoflavones that contained in soy may be useful for hormonal therapy because isoflavones have structures similar to the sex hormone estrogen.
3. Regular soy consumption can reduce total cholesterol level of 9.3 percent.
4. The content of calcium, protein and isoflavones contained in soy contributes to healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis by increasing bone mass density by 5 percent.
5. Studies in America and Japan shows that 45 grams of soybean meal consumption can reduce the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes by 40 percent.
6. Soy contains glycemic index (GI) is low so it can maintain the value of blood sugar levels remain stable and to keep their hunger for longer.
7. Consumption of soy regularly can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Soy is a healthy diet if consumed regularly because soy is a functional food, besides functional food is the food that the intake is generally not restricted.
So, if you want to have a healthy body and reduce the risk of some diseases, you can try to eat soy regularly, with various forms of derivatives.
