Last night on my way home after a good two
hour workout my body was craving for something sweet and refreshing. I looked in the
refrigerator at the gym hoping for a healthy option and there it was a bottle
of soya beans milk. I wasn’t a big fan of soya milk till now. Not only did it
taste fantastic it felt healthy too. So
I did a little research and found so many interesting and encouraging facts
about soya milk and soya beans.
- · Soya milk is made from soya beans, also known soy beans. It is a non dairy alternative that is rich in vegetable proteins, essential fatty acids and a variety of minerals and vitamins.
- · Being non dairy means we are not ingesting any of the hormones from the dairy cows which may affect our own hormonal balance.
- · It is free of saturated fats and cholesterol. Soy milk is advised if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other propensities for heart diseases.
- · It’s also great for weight watchers like me as it helps suppress your appetite and promote more efficient metabolism “Studies have shown that regular intake of soy products in addition to routine exercise can lead to reduced body fat and higher percentage of lean muscles”.
- · Soya milk is a better option for lactose intolerant people (which a large percentage of people are)
- · Soya milk helps slash the fat in the mid section of the body. We all know that fat around the belly happens to be very bad as most of our major organs are in that area
- · Soya milk unsweetened does not taste so good but you can control the amount of sweetness by using sweeteners
Also made form soya beans is tofu which is
what cheese is to dairy milk. I’ve never had tofu before and I wonder what it
tastes like. So tofu soya milk and the beans can be traced way back in the
history of Chinese and Japans people, that’s where soy sauce comes from.
However the US is the highest producer of the beans (Just a little random FYI).
Bottled soya milk can be found in most shops
and markets; they also come in different flavors. It would be interesting to
try a few of those. Look around for a brand with a 60% soya milk composition or
more also one that has very little sugar too. I have bought two different brands;
I will try both later and give a review later.
I’ve read how to made soya milk at home (http://www.soya.be/how-to-make-soy-milk.php)
and I think I will give it a try. I am convinced that soya milk is a healthier option
and I think I will give it a try.