19 January 2011

Benefits of Soy Milk



As the taste of commercial soy milk improves more and more people are drinking it as enjoyment. But many people drink soy milk for the added health benefits. So what are the benefits of drinking soy milk as compared to cow’s milk?

Benefit 1: Soy milk contains only vegetables proteins
Vegetable proteins have the advantage that they cause less loss of calcium through the kidneys. It is known that a diet rich in animal (and dairy protein) creates a higher risk for osteoporosis.

Benefit 2: Soy milk contains no lactose
About 75 percent of the world population cannot tolerate lactose. Some ethnic groups are more affected than others. For example 75 percent of Africans and 90 percent of Asians have lactose intolerance. As an additional benefit, soy milk contains the prebiotic sugars stachyose and raffinose. These prebiotic sugars boost immunity and help decrease toxic substances in the body.

Benefit 3: Fewer people are allergic to soy milk
Only 0.5 percent of the children are allergic to soy milk, whereas 2.5 percent is allergic to cow’s milk.

Benefit 4: Soy milk reduces cholesterol
The saturated fats in cow’s milk are unhealthy and increase your cholesterol. The protein in cow’s milk has no benefits for the cholesterol. Soy protein can decrease cholesterol levels. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration of US) confirms that soy protein, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart. The FDA recommends to incorporate 25 grams of soy protein in your daily meals.

Benefit 5: Soy milk contains no hormones
Cow’s milk contains natural hormones (from the cow) but also synthetic hormones, which can influence the good working of our own body. The synthetic hormone rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) increase milk production by as much as 20 percent.

Benefit 6: Soy milk does not cause insulin dependent diabetes
Although no general consensus exists among scientists, some studies have shown an association between drinking cow's milk in early life and the development of insulin dependent diabetes. This association does not exist with soy milk.

Benefit 7: Soy milk is rich in isoflavones
The presence of isoflavones is the most important and unique benefit of soy milk. Each cup of soy milk contains about 20 mg isoflavones (mainly genistein and daidzein). Cow’s milk does not contain isoflavones. Isoflavones have many health benefits including reduction of cholesterol, easing of menopause symptoms, prevention of osteoporosis and reduction of risk for certain cancers (prostate cancer and breast cancer). Incidents of these cancers are very low in countries with high intake of soy products, including soy milk. Isoflavones are also antioxidants which protect our cells and DNA against oxidation.

source: www.soya.be


Stella says:
I love soy milk. I am not really a milk drinker, but i love soy milk.. :)
So, for those soy milk lover, maybe these are good infos for you.. :)


 

14 comments:

  1. sa pun suka jugak tu soya milk stella...thanks for da info ya..:)

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  2. Hot mama:
    nah, sama lah kita hehe.
    UR welcome :)

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  3. yesSssh~my favorite too... :) panas2 sadap, sijuk2 pun sadap. hehehe

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  4. Kalau tidak suka minum drp lembu or kambing, susu soya paling ngam lah.

    Perempuan lagi yang cepat kena reput tulang, ngam betul minum soya.

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  5. mimang sa suka minum tu susu kasang.. hahah!

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  6. sia klu p mkn d luar, either teh ping or soya bean ja yg sia order! Sampai keboringan c asai... :D

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  7. Michelle:
    yes, sama kita hehehe..panas ka, sijuk ka pun sadap kan..:)

    Beaty:
    ya, sounds good :)

    Wyne:
    Ya, betul tu... minum soya kalau nda suka cow's milk hehe.. Ngam la kan perempuan minum soya..

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  8. One:
    Ko pun suka minum susu kasang ka?..bgs laitu!

    Just:
    haha..boring si asai aa..haha! Nda apa, len kali dia suda awal2 order utk ko, ko nda pyh ckp hehe

    Amanda:
    Vsoy?..is it a brand?.. i guess it must be good taste :)

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  9. i love soya...selalu sangat minum.selalunya V-soy.

    tapi aku tak suka makan tauhu.hihi

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  10. baik untuk kulit jg..tp yg fresh la, bkn yg dlm tin tu..

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  11. Biskut:
    sama lah kita.. sya nda berapa minat tauhu lorrr..hehe

    Zezebel:
    ya ba lgpun yg fresh lg sadap hehe

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  12. wah! byk jg khasiat susu soya..hehe bt, unfortunately any types of susu pun m sa ssh mo minum.. ;(

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