The Secrets of Soya

Soya [meal maker] is rich in protein and a best alternative to the meat. It’s a good protein source for the vegetarians and gym goers. Soya is rich in protein and fiber, which helps to the muscle gain

Nutritional Value [100gms of uncooked soya]:

Advantages:

• High Protein – Good vegetarian alternative to chicken, egg, and fish helps to muscle gain and recovery.
• Healthy Fats – Soya is rich in unsaturated fats and low in saturated fats may helps to lower cholesterol, support health and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Rich in fiber – High protein and fiber helps to the digestion and keep you full for so longer. It helps to maintain muscle mass while weight loss and prevent constipation.
• Vitamins & Minerals – Iron and calcium helps to the production red blood cells, prevent anemia and for strong bone and teeth. Magnesium & Potassium helps to hydration, regulate and maintain blood pressure and muscle gain and maintain. B-Vitamins – Helps to brain function and boost energy to the body.
• Regulate Hormones – it contain phytoestrogens which helps to regulate and balance estrogen level in the body. And helps to manage PCOD and menopause symptoms.
• Gut Health – High fiber content helps to the digestion , regulate bowl movement and prevent constipation.
• Weight loss/ Weight gain – include soya in your meal plan that helps to keep you full and avoid snacking.
• Immunity – Antioxidants and essential nutrients in soya helps to boost immunity and prevent anemia.

Disadvantages:

• Excess consumption and Hormonal imbalance – Over consumption of soya may causes hormonal imbalance, especially people with PCOD/PCOS and thyroid diseases. And it also affects the thyroid function.
• Digestion & Anti-nutrient – Soya contain oligosaccharides, which may cause digestion issue. And also act as a anti nutrient, it reduce the absorption of nutrients like iron, calcium and zinc.
• Allergies – Some people may have soya allergy symptoms like improper digestion, rashes and digestion discomfort.
• Protein overload – Over eating of soya may increase the risk of kidney stone and stress kidney to consume extreme amount of protein which lead kidney diseases.
• Proper Cooking – Raw soya are hard to digest , always boil and squeeze out the water before cook the dish.

Conclusion:

          Consumed in moderation amount [50 – 100grms] of soya is good for health. Limit the intake of soya if you have PCOD, thyroid and food allergies.