Soybean
Soybeans are legumes that contain a large proportion of protein, and should increase the intake of soybeans for those who do not eat meat in order to compensate for the elements that are missing because of not eating meat.
Soybeans are widely grown in the United States, China, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, India, Indonesia, Paraguay, and Italy, but the United States is the primary source of cultivation. Soybeans are grown in the spring where the weather is mild, and the plant needs an average of eight weeks until the flowers appear white or purple, and then need two weeks for the appearance of horns, which often contain two or three seeds inside, and are picked when the leaves turn yellow and then fall on the ground, which is like the rest of legumes takes nitrogen from the atmosphere and does not need to nitrogen fertilizer to stimulate growth.
Soy contains many ingredients, making it an important food. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, niacin, and some vitamins such as vitamin E and vitamin B 12 ), and a large amount of fiber, it is considered a food containing the full protein, which contains all kinds of amino acids needed by the body to build proteins in the body.
Benefits of soybeans
- Soybeans are used in both human and animal feed, and are used as raw materials in the industry.
- Reduce blood pressure and protect the heart, arteries and blood vessels and protect against stroke, and it works to reduce the proportion of cholesterol harmful to the body.
- It is used in weight loss diets, it contains a large percentage of fiber and a few calories, so when taken does not cause an increase in weight and at the same time makes the person feel full for long periods, and helps to stimulate the metabolism responsible for burning calories and converted into energy useful the body.
- Producing milk when breastfeeding, it is rich in essential estrogen.
- Prevent cancer and prevent cancer cells from spreading in the body.
- Protect, strengthen and increase the effectiveness of the immune system in disease prevention.
- Works on bone growth because it contains isoflavones and reduces the amount of calcium lost during urination, thus protecting the person from osteoporosis.
- It can be used as a main food if there is a shortage of flour stocks in the world.
Sources of soybean intake
Soybean, soybean berry, soybean powder, soybean, tofu, miso, soybean, soy flour, and soy nuts.
Note: Before eating or feeding soybeans, make sure that there is no sensitivity to it.