Soyabean, also popularly known as vegetarian meat, can enhance the taste of an ordinary meal with its amazing taste and texture. A wonderful delight for vegetarians, soybean is a powerhouse of nutrition and is a top source of plant-based protein. A type of legume, soya bean, is native to the Eastern part of Asia. These beans are an integral part of the Asian diets and have been consumed for thousands of years.
The most wonderful thing about soyabeans is that they are versatile and can be eaten in various ways like soya flour, soya protein, tofu, soya milk, soya sauce, and soyabean oil. Eminent Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul share some of the health benefits that one can obtain from consuming soybean. Soyabeans are full of the goodness of nature. They contain antioxidants and phytonutrients which have lots of health benefits.
How Soybeans Can Provide You Bunch of Health Benefits?
Protein – One of the top sources of plant-based proteins, soyabeans can provide your body ample nutrition and energy to remain fit and healthy. Besides that, a cup of boiled soyabeans provides your body approximately 29 grams. It also gives the body adequate energy and is effective in reducing the cholesterol level, which further helps in boosting heart health.
Carbohydrates – Soyabeans are a great source of healthy carbohydrates and adding them to your diet can fulfill your body’s everyday need for carbohydrates. Moreover, due to its low glycemic index (GI), it does not spike the blood sugar level. Hence, adding soyabeans to the diet can help in improving your energy level. The low GI makes soyabeans best for people having diabetes.
Fat – These little beans can provide your body with a balanced dose of fats. Soyabeans are classified as oilseeds, which are used to make soyabean oil. Interesting, the fat present in soyabean (dry) is around 18%. Moreover, it has healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids and only small amounts of saturated fat. The presence of linoleic acid in soyabeans is approximately 50% of its total fat.
Fiber – Filled with the benefits of both soluble and insoluble fibres, soyabeans are an excellent source of healthy plant-based fibers and can help in easing bowel movements. A healthy amount of fiber in soyabeans can help in keeping one satiated for longer, which promotes weight loss. So, no matter how you add soybeans to your diet, it will just add to your health.
Vitamins and Minerals – Soybean is packed with various vitamins and minerals like folate, copper, manganese, thiamine, and phosphorus which are required for carrying out important body functions. The inclusion of soyabean could help in preventing various types of cancer. It may also be helpful for women in the menopausal stage as it helps in relieving menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings.
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In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like -
Columnist at TimesNow
Columnist at NDTV Food
Columnist at Grazia
Columnist at Deccan Herald
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