Friday, September 17, 2010

Benefits

Health benefits of using soymilk and soy paneer.
 





As per the "American Journal of clinical Nutrition",Itcan be concluded that soy protein can serve as a sole protein source in all human beings except premature infants,.The protein present in it soymilk and soy paneer is the most balanced protein for human consumption.It contains all the nine essential amino acids required for the body from the dietry source.This is protein is as good as the protein derived from animal sources.
In Japan peoplecosume 50-80 gms of soybean daily in their diet in various forms,and the average life span of Japanese higher than any other country.This proves its nutritional quality.
Lactose intolerace more than 50% of the Indian population is not able to properly digest dairy milk,which leads to a lot of  abdominal problems including  embarrassing flatulence.While lactose intolerence may exist in children,it becomes problematic with age as our digestive system reduces production of lactose ,enzyme necessary for breaking down lactose in dairy milk.soymilk and soypaneer is the most ideal food for people suffering from this problem.
 
Heart disease has been established through various studies that daily consumption of soy protein in certain amount lowers blood cholesterol level and reduces the risk of heart disease.
100 gm of soy paneer and 200 ml soy milk provides approximately 15 and 8 gm of soy protein respectvely.
 
Osteoporosis and Menopause :
Osteoporosis refers to the development of porous or spongy bones that leads to hip and other fractures,especially in women. Studies have shown that higher the intake of animal protein,higher is the risk of hip fracture.The reason is that animal protein causes a huge increase in the amount of calcium excreted through the urine.Soy protein causescalcium to be better utilized to minimise  the risk of osteoporosis.Also cosumption of soy foods decreases menopausal symptoms ie hot flashes,night sweats,pain in the lower back and musscle joints and other discomforts.
Cancer:Isoflavones naturally presents in soybean reduces prostate and the breast cancer risks.Isoflavones also play an important role to protect the humen body from various  types of cancer.Cardi vascular diseases,menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

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