Soybean seeds

Description

Soya bean also known as Soybean is from the legume family. It is the seed of a plant called Glycine Max and is the richest plant source of protein. They are a good source of protein and fiber. Soybean contains a lot of fats.  Most of the fat is unsaturated and nutritious. As soybeans mature, they ripen into hard, dry beans and they are mostly yellow in colour. They are processed to soya products such as Soy milk, Soy flour, Margarine, Soy ice-cream, Soy cheese, Soy yogurt, etc.

The Health benefits of Soybean

Compared to other legumes, Soybean is superior in terms of its health benefits. Below are some of the most common uses and nutritious benefits of consuming Soybean. They include;

1.    Soybean contains a lot of protein, carbohydrate and healthy fats and provides energy for the body. This protein consists of amino acid for basic cell functioning. Soybean contains a higher percentage of protein than all other legumes.

2.    The soy oil contains fatty acid that helps to prevent blood clotting. Taking soy products is of much advantage to those suffering from heart disease and high levels of cholesterol as it helps to control it there by avoiding the rising of cholesterol in the body system.

3.    Soybean contains Phytic acid which acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of Cancer, Diabetes and Inflammation, Cardiovascular disease. It also reduces the growth of tumour cells and strengthens the immune system of the body.