Superfood: Soy

Soy is associated with a number of health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of prostate cancer, fewer menopause symptoms, and decreased risk of osteoporosis. There is still dispute about the role of soy in health, particularly in the area of heart disease and breast cancer, but the fact remains that soy products are nutrient-rich foods that can promote good health. Soybeans contain complete protein, carbohydrate, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, calcium, folic acid and iron. Soy products are a high quality protein like meats and milk and are also cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat.