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Monday, April 7, 2008

Enjoy Your Soy, With Soy Milk


Soy milk has become a popular alternative to regular milk for many reasons. Some people drink it because they are lactose intolerant, some may because they are vegetarians, and others who may just like the way it tastes.

Futhermore, how about the nutritional values it offers to your body? According to writer, Sean Paajanen, of About.com, soy milk is essentially high in protein and other valuable nutrients. As a result of it being made from beans, it is also contains more fiber than regular milk.

In addition to these benefits, soy milk also includes isoflavones which is quite similar to the hormone estrogen. This chemical is a significant value in the prevention of many diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, among many others.

Unfortunately, soy milk only offers approximately a quarter of the calcium that regular cow’s milk provides. The article says, however, that a number of soy milk manufacturers are currently in the process of adding extra calcium to their products.

In the meantime, there are many ways you can get calcium. These sources include many beans and legumes, almonds, tofu, and variety of different vegetables, like broccoli and kale. Yogurt and cheese are also an option as well.

So instead of adding regular milk to your cereal, coffee, and tea enjoy the benefits that soy milk has to offer to your health.

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