Soy Foods

Soy products can prevents cancer or heart diseases. Soy products, especially tofu but also tempeh, soybeans, soymilk, soy flour and soy protein powder are also important foods for menopausal women. Soy can reduce some risks associated with the drop of estrogen. And in combination with a healthy low fat diet, whole soy foods can lower LDL cholesterol and possibly triglycerides to help protect your heart. Foods that contain whole soy are a good source of protein for vegetarians and vegans because they provide all the amino acids - a type of nutrient - that people need to stay healthy. If you want to be fit and healthy add soy in your menu so as to avoid disease that may encounter later in life. Be fit and healthy.