In recent years soy milk has gained wide popularity in Western dairy production. In fact, soy milk is considered a traditional drink in Asian cultures, where the valuable properties of this product have been revered for centuries.
This milk is made using boiled, soaked and ground soybeans and has a natural bean flavor, so most manufacturers add pleasant flavors of vanilla or chocolate.
When should we drink soy milk?
- Soy milk is an extremely favorable product for people who have intolerance to lactose, as it is absent in its composition;
- This milk has the property of improving the lipid profile of the blood in contrast to the function of animal milk, which has high levels of cholesterol and saturated fat in its composition;
- It is generally accepted that soy milk helps prevent prostate cancer because it is a rich source of phytoestrogens. They have the function of controlling the overproduction of testosterone in the male sex;
- Improvement of menopausal symptoms. Soy milk contains phytoestrogens, which are a natural replacement for estrogen in women. This helps to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of menopause;
- Accelerates weight loss. This is one of the most common reasons for consuming soy milk. It is low in sugar, with just 80 calories per cup. Soy milk is low in fat and rich in protein, so it is recommended for use in a diet or weight loss process;
- Strengthening of blood vessels. Another reason to consume soy milk is its ability to strengthen blood vessels. It achieves this effect with the help of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as the phyto-antioxidants in its composition;
Soy milk can be consumed at any time of the day and can be used as a supplement to coffee or combined with muesli or other breakfast cereals.
With soy milk you can prepare:
- dairy creams.
