11 Dec 2006
- Add tofu or tempeh to sups, stews, stir frys and salads.
- Use tofu or textured vegetable protein in place of cheese and meat in casseroles, chili, tacos and spaghetti sauce
- Mix soy flour with other flours to make muffins or pancakes
- Use some soy milk in cooking
Some Potential Benefits of Soybeans
- They may reduce the risk of estrogen dependent breast and prostate cancers, perhaps by competing with real estrogen for receptor sites, thereby reducing cells exposure to estrogen
- They may discourage the growth of cancer cells
- They may lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cholesterol build up
- They may reduce the risk of osteoporosis by promoting calcium retention in bones.
- They may relieve menopausal discomforts such as hot flashes
Anne Lindsay
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