Soy Foods ? It's more than tofu...

I assume that most people have heard of the growing popularity of soya beans, and probably are aware of the overwhelmingly healthy quality of tofu and other soyfoods. Why are foods made from soy healthy? Because they have no cholesterol, low in saturated fat, and high in protein, fiber, and calcium. Soybeans and food made from this legume such as tofu and miso, have been known to help with menopausal symptoms, weak bones (osteoporosis), heart disease and high cholesterol.

The food industry has been responding to the demand for soybeans by creating more products, and as these foods appear on the market, people have started to add more and more soy food products to their everyday diet. And what a great choice for these to people to make. By adding a wide variety of delicious soyfoods to their meals, they easily improve their state of health.

Soybeans are a wonderful food because they can be eaten in so many different ways. Maybe you've never tried soybeans, or maybe you think they are only used to make grain to feed cattle. But let me introduce you to some of the delicious foods containing soy beans.

An undeniable versability : tofu, miso, edamame, tempeh, nuts and more...

Here is a short list of some soy foods that can be found nowadays:

• Soy oil, cooking oil made from soybeans.
• Soy nuts, roasted and/or flavored, a great snack.
• Soy shakes, delicious as a milk shake, but made with soymilk. Available in various flavors.
• Soy bars, a high protein healthy snack for in between meals.
• Soy Milk, a substitute of regular cow milk... very handy for dairy intolerant persons.
• Edamame, soy beans harvested when they are very young, tender and delicious.
• Miso, a soy based sauce that is extremely flavorful, used for miso soup.
• Soy Infant formula, a regular infant formula where soy milk is used.
• Soy Flour, can be used in some recipes to replace all purpose flour.
• Soy sauce, a salty sauce made from soybeans.
• Soy pasta, some noodles made from soy.
• Tofu (or soybean curd), a soft paste made of coagulated soy milk, great for asian recipes.
• Tempeh, a type of cake made from soybeans.
• Soy coffee, that's right, try it and enjoy the nutty flavor.
• and more...

Revival Soy Shakes, Soy Nuts, Soy Bars, Soy "Coffee", Soy Pasta...

A diet which contains soybeans is not difficult to implement. Check out some of these products at your local grocery store. If you make a little effort you can achieve the goals recommended by the FDA, which is to consume 25 grams of soy protein per day. From beverages to snacks, main dishes to desserts... there is always a way to give your meal a touch of soy.