Soy Benefits

Question: Is Estrogen in Soy has good benefits in Humans? I know that many studies shown that soy can cause breast cancer but I don't believe that because Okinawans eats a lot of soy with soy products and they have the lowest rate of breast cancer and prostate cancer in the world. Okinawans also have the highest life expectancy in the world. But I don't care about the bad Effect of soy and estrogen. My question is, Is Estrogen in Soy has good benefits in Humans?

Answer: I don't think you can use a sole type of person / race as a basis for everyone. Those that live in Okinawa may have evolved to better process soy than people in other areas. That being said, I don't think the estrogen from Soy is very bad for men, but it can mess with a womens natural levels of estrogen. Also, in regard to Okinawans, it would also be important to look at many other aspects of their lives. What other foods do they eat and how many calories, how much exercise do they get, how much sleep, etc. There are many factors that would have to be analyzed to conclusively know that estrogen from soy is or isn't problematic. I don't know a lot about estrogen from soy, but it would also be important to know if estrogen levels in all soy products are relatively the same. For example, do soymilk, tofu, tempeh, and TSP all have the amount of estrogen? The processing of the soybean could potentially effect this...

Question: What are the benefits of a soy protein diet or a high protein diet? Going on a high protein diet or soy protein diet will it help you lose weight. If so what foods should i eat on it. And what are other benefits of going on this diet. Im trying to lose 40 pounds.

Answer: One of the best benifits is protecting your muscle and organs. If you do it wright it will slow down your inslin production and slow down sugar cravings. I would suggest taking a multivitamin to help you get the other nutrition that you might be lacking. It really depends on the company and the quality of of the protein. Hope these links might help.

Question: What are the health benefits and drawbacks of soy milk? My daughter's doctor suggested she switch to soy, because she can't handle milk protien. She is 13 months. It's not a lactose problem, so Lactaid won't help. I've heard different things about soy, both good and bad. Can someone tell me what the benefits and drawbacks of soy milk/soy products are?

Answer: I'm not a big proponent of soy Milk, I have seen children have extreme allergies to soy the same as cows' milk. It may be different for your daughter. the best you can do is try it and see if the allergies subside.

Question: What are the benefits of a soy formula? Right now my baby is on Nutramigen formula (he had a very sensitive tummy when born and his body was unable to break down the sugars correctly). He is 5 months old and last week at his doc appt. she said that maybe next months she would like to put him on a soy formula. I'm not sure why she would do that. I did not get a chance to ask he because I was by myself with the twins and they were all crying after they got their shots. What are some of the benefits of a soy formula?

Answer: They do say that it's healthier. But my son was on it because he had acid reflux.

Question: What Are the Benefits to Soy Milk? I love milk, but dairy poducts give me a stomach ache. What are some health benefits to Soy Milk as I am going to try and get in the habit of drinking that

Answer: Soy milk is high in protein, and because it is made from beans, also contains considerably more fiber than cow's milk. Back to the healthy aspects of soy milk. Besides the extra protein and fiber, the biggest benefit in soy milk are the isoflavones. Sounds complex, but basically isoflavones are actually chemicals very similar to the hormone estrogen. Isoflavones are connected to a whole host of health issues, with the most prevant being the prevention of many cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis and more.

Question: What are the benefits of soy for men? I drink soy milk daily and eat tofu a couple of times a month because I love it, but I'm hoping I'm accidently doing something healthy. I like the tofu friend, so I'm probably negating anything good anyway.

Answer: Actually, soy lowers testosterone levels. Most soy products contain the phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) known as isoflavones, which have been time and time again shown to reduce testosterone levels. This can lead to decreased libido and lower sperm count. According to a well-respected health professional and author, Dr. Daniel, "Pediatricians are reporting more and more cases of emasculated boys reaching puberty with breasts and tiny penises. Undescended testicles are also far more common than they were in the past. Remember too that soy estrogens damage far more than the reproductive system. The thyroid is usually hurt first, leading to loss of energy, weight gain, depression, lethargy, and a host of other symptoms. Overall, more and more evidence is revealing that soy has many harmful or dangerous results for both men and women. Eat soy products only in moderation, if you have to eat them at all. ---- New: Humorous That's why Japanese men have such small penises. There's an old wives tale that Japanese women punish their straying husbands by feeding them a lot of tofu!

Question: What are the health benefits of drinking soy milk? I've been really interested in starting to drink soy milk but am worried about the taste. I was just wondering if it is really worth the change and if the taste is really different from milk.

Answer: i personally DO NOT like soy milk, well plain anyways, but if your adding it into your cooking or such it is a good thing. But if your wanting to just drink it, then, well, your best bet is to just buy like the roasted soy nuts, it is the same beneficial help and they taste awesome. Soy is a natural thing used to help prevent cancer heart disease and other natural diseases, also it is an antioxident. You can look it up any where on the internet for all of its benefits, But soy is a wonderful thing. Also if your wanting to help your heart health and stuff also the best created thing in the world for an anti oxident is "POM JUICE" www.pomwonderful.com Tastes great and a million times better then red wine or grape juice.

Question: What are the benefits of soy milk? Is it better than regular milk? How is it made? Anyone feel better after incorporating it into their diet? I'm eating it with cereal right now, it's not bad. But I thought regular milk is what does a body good?

Answer: plants lack mammary glands. therefore, it's soy juice that you are drinking. no real benefits. real milk is better.

Question: The benefits of Drinking Soy Milk rather than Regular 2 percent? Why would soy milk be better for you than drinking 2% milk?

Answer: Pros And Cons Of Soy Milk Many people drink soy milk on a daily basis as part of their normal diet. For some individuals, this choice of beverage is a necessary one due to a pre-existing health condition that causes digestive problems. For others, the choice might be based upon a desire to eat a healthy diet or it might be a choice based upon their lifestyle. The advertised advantages of drinking soy milk seem to outweigh the potential disadvantages of drinking soy milk. What Are the Main Benefits of Soy Milk? Soy milk is a good substitute for cow’s milk on many levels. It acts as a good source of protein while still supplying a fair supply of calcium. According to every aspect of the medical field, both calcium and protein are needed by our bodies for a healthy and productive lifestyle. One of the primary benefits of drinking soy milk is that it is lactose-free. Lactose is the natural sugar that is present in cow’s milk. Many children and adults cannot digest lactose resulting in disagreeable consequences including diarrhea, vomiting, gas and cramps. Soy milk is lactose-free whereas lactose-free milk is somewhere between 70 percent and 99 percent lactose free. Lactose-free milk contains an added ingredient that breaks down the lactic acid for the milk drinker. Therefore, lactose intolerant people find soy milk to be an excellent substitute for avoiding the lactose present in milk while ingesting the necessary calcium and protein that milk can provide. Additionally, cow’s milk contains a protein called casein. This particular protein is known to cause problems for some people such as the worsening of allergy symptoms, an increase in mucous and problems with the immune system. This is why a recommendation is often made to decrease milk consumption in children who experience frequent ear infections colds, or chronic bronchitis. Additionally, children with asthma or sinus conditions are also told not to drink milk because of the problems associated with this protein. However, protein is still needed for a child’s body to grow and function properly. This is where the substitution of soy milk for cow’s milk comes into the picture. A recent finding according to the National Institute of Health and Nutrition located in Japan, states that soy protein can aid in the lowering of cholesterol in the blood. The lowering of cholesterol in the blood can result in a lower risk of heart related issues and problems. Therefore, individuals who currently have high cholesterol can benefit from switching to soy milk. Since you are ingesting plant proteins rather than animal proteins, switching to soy milk is also thought to help in preventing osteoporosis. Plus, it contains isoflavones, which help to promote good health. Strict vegans do not drink cow’s milk yet; they need a source of protein and calcium to replace it. Soy milk is the perfect option. For those who do not like the taste of unflavored soy milk, flavored varieties are available including chocolate and vanilla varieties. Typically, fewer chemicals are present in soy products than in many other products. In addition to having a highly nutritious content, highlights of the benefits of soy milk include: no cholesterol, low saturated fat, high dietary fiber content, low sodium content and high manganese and thiamin. The low sodium content of soy milk is beneficial for those with high blood pressure since they need to maintain a low sodium intake. Manganese is necessary for many of the body’s enzymes to function properly. Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1 is an important contributor to the proper functioning of muscle functions, nerve functions and the provision of carbohydrates for energy necessary to the body’s cells. Fiber is derived from plant-based foods and is important for preventing gastrointestinal diseases and constipation. The intake of products with saturated fat increases the blood cholesterol, which is associated with an increase in the incidence of heart disease. What Are the Disadvantages of Soy Milk? Unfortunately, drinking soy milk is often an acquired taste. It can take several different brands and several different types of soy milk to locate one that you like the taste of well enough to drink on a regular basis. This is a much larger problem when switching children to soy milk from cow’s milk. Additionally, soy milk does not supply an ample source of calcium. Therefore, if you intend to switch from drinking cow’s milk to soy milk, you will also need to select a calcium fortified brand of soy milk or a calcium supplement. Calcium-fortified soy milk can have up to three times the amount of calcium compared to a soy milk product that has not been fortified with calcium. Soy milk is sometimes thickened with a derivative of seaweed. This seaweed additive is thought to create digestive problems in some individuals. Further testing needs to take place before any definitive results or statements can be made. Negative side effects can result from drinking too much soy milk. In particular, stomach problems such as gas pains can result. Soy products are though to be the root cause of some thyroid disorders, reproductive system problems and allergy related symptoms, especially in individuals who have been using soy products since an early age. No matter what the reason you have for drinking soy milk, it is important to start out slowly as with any change in your diet. Changes in what we eat and drink can affect our digestive and elimination processes. Therefore, starting out slowly allows the body to adjust to the change gradually. This minimizes any potential adverse reactions. The calories soy milk has increases with the flavored varieties, because sweetened or flavored soy milk has more calories than unsweetened. Therefore, those women who switch to soy milk because of the premise of fewer calories in soy milk need to realize that this is true only of the unsweetened varieties. What is Silk Soy Milk? Silk soy milk is one of the brands of soy milk that are available. Silk soy milk has about two thirds the calories of whole milk and only one half the calories from fat. It does not contribute to an individual’s cholesterol level. Additionally, silk soy milk has only half the amount of sugars and two thirds the carbohydrates of whole milk. Silk soy milk does not provide phosphorus or Vitamin C that milk does. However, it does provide just as much Calcium along with a larger amount of Vitamin D, Vitamin A and iron than milk does. It does, however, provide several nutrients that are not provided by drinking milk including selenium, magnesium, riboflavin, zinc, Vitamin B 12 and fiber. As in all things, moderation is recommended when switching to soy milk on a regular basis. 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Question: What's the difference in benefits between soy protein and whey protein? Where does each come from, what are the advantages, disadvantages, if any?

Answer: Athletes who incorporate both soy and whey protein in their nutritional regimens may benefit from their different rates of digestion and amino acid absorption. Whey protein digests more quickly, while soy protein digests more gradually. Together, they may provide a more prolonged, deliberate release of amino acids to key muscle groups. In addition, soy protein consumption may provide additional health benefits including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease when combined with a healthy diet.

Question: What are the benefits of soy chips?

Answer: A quick snack with nutritional value.

Question: What are some of the benefits of SOY in the DIET? I've heard so many good things about SOY PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS.

Answer: Hi there! It is supposedly easier on the stomach - often used for people who are lactose intolerant. It is another form of protein to keep your diet well balanced. I believe it has less fat than other forms of protein since it is vegetable based. I believe this answers your question, but if not, you may email me. Good luck on your diet and fitness goals! Trainer Gregg [email protected] "You can achieve anything you set your mind on."

Question: What are the health benefits of drinking soy milk vs. cows milk? Also, how does the amount of calcium compare between the two?

Answer: Soymilk has isoflavones which prevent cancer and it also has fiber. Milk has more calcium, but as you read below there are so many sources of calcium in your diet that can replace the difference easily. Which one is better? There are numerous outlooks on this topic. One is that cows breastmilk was intented for humans and humans don't absorb the milk proteins as well. Soymilk, on the other hand, is derived from soy beans and its proteins are digeastable much more easily. From alergy perspective, those who are lactose intollerant, like to drink soymilk as a substitute but there are also many people who are alergic to nuts, soybeans included. "Back to the healthy aspects of soy milk. Besides the extra protein and fiber, the biggest benefit in soy milk are the isoflavones. Sounds complex, but basically isoflavones are actually chemicals very similar to the hormone estrogen. Isoflavones are connected to a whole host of health issues, with the most prevant being the prevention of many cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis and more. " The largest downfall of soy milk is the lack of calcium. Soy milk has only about a quarter of the calcium, compared to cow's milk. Many soy milk manufacturers are adding calcium to their products, but studies show that it is not as healthful as naturally-occuring calcium. Thankfully, calcium is easily obtainable from other sources such as sardines, almonds, many beans, and several varieties of green leafy vegetables (like kale and collard greens). Of course, if you are able to handle dairy products, you can get your calcium from yogurt and cheese.

Question: What are the Health benefits of Rice and Soy "milk" over regular cow's milk? I drink rice milk over my cereal in the morning and soy as a drink through out the day because this is what I grew up drinking. I am not alergic to anything and even skim milk has more protein than soy, which has way more than rice. Why should I drink soy or rice milk? I am 22, average weight and height, and work out four times a week.

Answer: It's a choice. You get more protein from cow's milk, but it can be harder to digest for some folks, because let's face it, it was meant to feed a baby cow, which has four stomachs, not one. With vitamin enrichment processes going into all three substances, and the vast other ways you can make up for lesser protein in the soy and rice, if you don't have any allergies, it really is entirely up to you. All are good for you. Go with what you like, and adjust the rest of your diet accordingly.

Question: Does soy milk have the same benefits as regular milk? Im lactose intolerant so i have to drink soy milk I also am a weight lifter and i was wondering if the have the same benefits thxs for the help :)

Answer: If it contains calcium and vitamin D, yes.

Question: Do Soy products provide the same benefits as milk? (Thanks May a.k.a Doctor House) Someone answered one of my previously asked questions with a suggestion that I take soy products, will I be recieving the same benifits as if I were to take lactaids and drink milk?

Answer: Soy milks that have been fortified with vitamins and minerals provide as-good or better nutrition than cow's milk. Also - cow's milk has cholesterol, and soy milk has none. There is some debate regarding how much impact the phytoestrogens in soy products has on your body - especially if you are not an adult yet. But cow's milk contains phytoestrogens too. There is no definitive answer to the extent of their impact yet.