SOYBEAN ISOFLAVONES- Soybeans have been a nutritional staple in Asia and other parts of the world for thousands of years. Until just recently in North America and most of the West, some of the few people who appreciated the health benefits of soy were vegetarians. Recently though, the awareness in the West of soy based foods remarkable health benefits has increased dramatically. In countries like Japan, soy based foods like Miso and Tofu are a daily part of the diet and are typically consumed with every meal. Unfortunately it is very difficult to incorporate soy based products in beneficial amounts into the Western diet. Soyfoods will help reduce the risk of heart disease because they are cholesterol free and high in fiber. Soybeans naturally contain Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E. Soyfoods reduces the risk of breast cancer and helps ease the symptoms of menopause. Soyfoods contains isoflavones known as genistein and daidzein, a naturally occurring plant form of estrogen that will replicate the function of estrogen in post-menopausal women . Soyfoods reduces the risk of prostate cancer by inhibiting cell growth. The mechanism is not yet clear, but research has shown that men who eat a diet high in soy have a much lower incidence of the disease. Soyfoods reduces the risk of many digestive disorders because of it’s high fiber content. This aids in healthy digestion, and has shown to reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer. Soyfoods are dairy-free (there are a few cheeses that contain milk proteins, so be careful when purchasing them) and can be used as a substitute for lactose intolerance and milk allergies. Soyfoods are great for the dietary treatment of diabetes because soybeans have a low glycemic index and are cholesterol free (heart disease is a diabetic related condition).
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This information came from Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Food Supplements written by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch, M.D.
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