Are Soybeans good for you?

    Protein

    Builds Muscle

    An excellent source of protein, used for building and repairing tissues.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Phosphorus

    Keeps Organs Healthy

    Essential for good organ functionality, maintaining the nervious system, and strong bones.

    Iron

    Boosts Oxygen Circulation

    Helps in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

    Fiber

    Improves Digestion

    Known to help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

    Zinc

    Fights Bacteria & Viruses

    Zinc also helps wounds heal properly, aids our sense of taste and smell, and ensures proper development during pregnancy.

    Thiamin (B1)

    Boosts Energy and Metabolism

    Thiamin helps break down and release energy from carbs. It's also beneficial for proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, and digestive system.

    Vitamin B6

    Improves Energy Levels

    Vitamin B6 is important in helping your body store energy from protein and carbs. It's also critical to maintaining healthy levels of oxygen in your blood.

    Folate (B9)

    Boosts Blood Cells & Energy Production

    Needed for the formation of red and white blood cells in the bone marrow, the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and the production of DNA and RNA.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in half a cup of Soybeans...
    (% RDA in 100g)

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    A good amount of...

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    A tiny amount of

      Sodium
      0.08

    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

    Medical Research into eating Soybeans

    helps relieve the symptoms of

    Type 2 Diabetes

    Reliability: Proven. [1]

    can help lower the risk of

    Heart Disease

    Reliability: Early Evidence. [1] [2] [3]

    Lists Containing Soybeans

    High Asparagine Foods

    Asparagine is an amino acid, which has recently been rumored to aid the spread of breast cancer. Trials on mice have shown that low-asparagine diets, combined with blocking asparagine production in the body, greatly reduced the breast cancer’s ability to spread.

    Low Glycemic Index Foods

    Those with diabetes should aim to consume low-GI foods to avoid spikes in blood sugar levels. These Low-GI foods provide natural, slow-release energy.

    Best Sources of Vitamin K

    The best sources of VItamin K, which is good for blood clotting and maintaining healthy bones.

    Best Foods for Iron Deficiency

    Foods rich in iron content which can help boost your red blood cell count.

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