Protective against disorders of Immune System and the Heart and Circulatory System, good for vegetarians and diabetics.
Useful in treating and protecting against disorders like cancer and cancer protection,constipation, gallstones, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. Essential for protection against osteoporosis and menopause problems.
Eating less meat and more soya foods reduces the risk of stomach cancer, raised cholesterol and heart disease. Soya beans contain an excellent protein source and are a very good replacement for meat. They also contain a range of antioxidants and phyto-oestrogens, protective against breast cancer. Tofu, masde from fermented soya beans, often has calcium added and is used as a dairy substitute, being made into milk and cheeses. Soya products release their energy slowly, keeping the blood sugar levels stable which is important for diabetics.
Nutrients
The plant hormones in soya also protect against bone loss during and after the menopause and help reduce hot flushes, mood swings and the other unpleasant side effects of these sometimes difficult years.