BENEFITS OF SOY
Try These Soy Products
Edamame - Unprocessed raw green soybeans high in fiber and protein. You will find these in the frozen section at the grocery store. Miso - A salty paste made from a fermented mixture of soybeans and a grain, such as barley or rice. Soybeans - Dry hard beans that you need to soak overnight and then cook for three to four hours. They are excellent to use in stews and soups. Soy curls - One of our favorites! A convenient, crunchy snack food containing only soy. Fantastic to use in so many ways! Get it HERE. Soynut butter - Made from whole roasted soynuts that are ground fine and blended with soybean oil. Soy milk - Made by cooking the creamy milk of crushed soybeans. Sweeteners, nutrients, and plant-based thickening agents are often added to give soy milk a consistency similar to cow's milk. Soy dairy products - Cheese, Cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and frozen desserts like ice cream are all based on soy milk as the primary ingredient. Soybean oil - A healthy oil with a neutral flavor that contains no cholesterol and has good omega-3 fats. Soy flour - Used as an alternative to all-purpose flours. Soy nuts - A crunchy snack made from mature soybeans that have been soaked in water, drained, and dry-roasted with just a little bit of salt. Soy sauce - The salty liquid by-product of making miso. Always choose a "naturally brewed" product instead of chemically extracted, mass-market sauces flavored with corn syrup. Tempeh - A fermented food made of whole soybeans or a mixture of soybeans, grains, and seeds. Tofu - Tofu is one of the more known soy products and meat replacements. It is made by stirring a thickener into warm soy milk to make a curd-like consistency. It comes in soft, firm, or extra-firm varieties.
