Superfood: Soy
posted by Kamil
Soy:Glycine max
The soy bean is miracle bean from which many things are made: oils, soap, plastics, inks, solvents, biodiesel, cosmetics and crayons; but more importantly, tofu, milk, cheese, flour, edamame, nuts, miso, tempeh, and soy sauce. Now if only Jack had gotten a hold of a soy bean stalk. (har har har...ok that was bad)
Why is soy a superfood?
- Lowers risk of heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis
- It contains:
- Phytoestrogens (isoflavones)
- Plant derived Omega-3's
- Highest quality non-meat protein
- Potassium, folate, magnesium, selenium
We generally eat soy products on a daily basis, but this week we will be making an effort to experiment with soy (Tofu) in every dish.
Two things I never knew about soy:
1. It is recommended that you change the water of your tofu daily! (opened soy of course)
2. Tofu can be host to salmonella…so clean those work surfaces!
Two things I never knew about soy:
1. It is recommended that you change the water of your tofu daily! (opened soy of course)
2. Tofu can be host to salmonella…so clean those work surfaces!
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