Healthy Eating Diet

• For cardiovascular diseases prevention, soy protein is recommended by many healthcare professionals as well as the Food and Drug Administration
• Child obesity is on the rise now more than ever. Introducing soy protein into a child’s diet may reduce the chance of weight problems during childhood and down the road
• For the high protein/low carb dieters, soy protein is a great choice which will provide added weight loss
• Eating meat substitute for breakfast, like soy based breakfast links, will cut fat intake by more than half and provide a satisfied appetite
• Many use soy protein as preventative measures against menopausal hot flashes, diabetes, and ever various types of cancer

The wide array of soy protein benefits ranges from child obesity to cardiovascular diseases prevention. The Food and Drug Administration also endorses soy protein as being a potentially useful source of health food which will aid to cardiovascular diseases prevention. Soy protein also aids in weight loss which will prevent obesity related diseases. As a low carb product, soy protein is beneficial for high protein/ low carbohydrate methods of weight control.

With so many reasons to choose soy protein as part of a daily diet, it is difficult to know exactly where to begin. Childhood obesity may be a good start since this is an epidemic increasing at an alarming rate. Soy protein is a wholesome nutritional food which will benefit even a child. It can be found in chicken nugget type foods, chocolate and white milk, frozen pizzas and more.

For added weight loss for any age, soy protein is not only a low carb product, it provides fiber as well in many of the soy based products. This will keep you fuller for a longer period of time, preventing unnecessary and unhealthy binge eating or snacking throughout the day. As a meat substitute, a soy veggie burger will provide at least 4 grams of fiber.

Soy meat substitutes can also be found in breakfast meats, providing you with fiber and energy to start your day. Soy breakfast meat substitutes have less than half the fat of traditional breakfast links and patties. Adding soy to your scrambled eggs or oatmeal will fulfill your morning appetite while aiding in weight loss. Bagels made with soy are also available for a healthy breakfast. And, don’t forget the breakfast smoothie with soy protein powder blended with your favorite juice or milk. With soy for breakfast, there will be less mid-morning stomach grumbles.

There have been numerous studies done to prove the effects of soy protein and lowering cholesterol levels. Lowering such cholesterol levels, which involves LDL cholesterol as well, will be preventative of heart disease. Soy protein has also been known to reduce high blood pressure, especially in middle-aged and older women who keep up a daily intake of at least 25 grams of soy daily.

Soy protein will also control hot flashes in women experiencing menopause. Soy will continue its beneficial process even after menopausal years as it is known to protect bones from weakening. This will be a positive force against developing osteoporosis.

Besides soy protein playing a positive role in controlling diabetes, it is also being used by many as preventative measure against developing breast, colon, or prostate cancers. Researchers claim that taking soy as a teenager greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer later in life. Its fiber properties are beneficial in protecting against colon cancer, as well.

Tags: cardiovascular diseases prevention, low carb product, meat substitute, soy protein

Posted on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 at 11:19 am | Healthy Eating Diet