Why did I start this blog? I have been having episodes of inflammation in my hands and fingers, feet and toes, and joints for some time now. I’ve consulted the doctor and have had tests done. It’s not rheumatoid arthritis and my uric acid is normal (tho at times borderline normal). In an effort to determine which food triggers the inflammation, I have been systematically eliminating certain foods from my diet and then bringing them back. After several years, I have now come to the conclusion that I seem to be reacting to animal protein in general (like some sort of allergic reaction). Different animal proteins affect me to different degrees; some cause inflammation faster than others. So I have decided to reduce my intake of meat. No, I am not going vegetarian; maybe semi-vegetarian if there is such a thing. I will be adding interesting and not too difficult recipes here as I find them. I will also include arthritis management tips that have worked for me.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Soybeans


Soybeans are considered to be a source of complete protein; it contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids needed by the human body. Soy beans are a good source of protein for people who want to reduce their consumption of meat. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that foods containing soy protein may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This is based on their determination that 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels. Foods made with whole soybean may also qualify for the health claim if they contain no fat in addition to that present in the whole soybean. These would include soyfoods such as tofu, soymilk, soy-based burgers, tempeh, and soynuts. There are some recipes in this blog using tofu.


Soybeans on Foodista

5 comments:

  1. You have a wonderful site and I love your tofu recipes.If you won't mind I'd love to guide Foodista readers to this post.Just add the foodista widget to the end of this post and it's all set, Thanks!

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  2. Stopping by from the Foodie Blogroll - welcome!

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  3. @Alisa sorry for the very late response. I haven't been updating my blog until yesterday. Thanks for your comment. I already added to foodista widget :)

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  4. Great post on soy beans, If I may add- You can also make it into a simple yet wonderful snack - boiled in water and a bit sugar until the sugar thickens a bit then just store in airtight container then put in fridge.

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  5. hi jo, as a child i used to enjoy boiled mungbean with sugar and milk. i will try your suggestion with soybeans. thanks.

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