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BY DR.
JOHN MAHER
Looking for a high-protein,
low-fat alternative to meat that can actually reduce your cholesterol
level, ease menopause and help prevent osteoporosis and even
cancer?
Soy protein is a "complete"
protein and just as nutritious as animal protein. In those countries
where soy is the main source of protein, rates of heart disease
and certain cancers( particularly breast, cervical, prostate
and colon) are relatively low. Soy also protects against osteoporosis
and some symptoms of menopause.
Let's take a look at some ways
that you can substitute soy for animal products.
Tofu--made from soy milk. It can be blended, stir-fried,
steamed, grilled and baked. Crumble firm tofu into the cheese
for lasagna, or add it to chili or spaghetti sauce.
Miso--soybean paste, often put in soups.
Tempeh-made from fermented soybeans, can be made into
a spread or pressed into a cake and marinated, grilled or baked.
Soy milk--is rich, cream milk of whole soybeans.
Pour over breakfast cereal or mix half-and-half with dairy milk.
Add soy milk to coffer in place of milk or creamer. Choose a
low-fat product fortified with calcium.
Soy flours--can be used to thicken gravies and
cream sauces, to make homemade soy milk, or to add to baked goods
for a protein boost. Using about 15% soy flour in a bread recipe
procudes a dense, moist, nutty-flavored bread.
Soy sprouts--like alfalfa sprouts, can be added
to salads and other dishes.
Soy cheese is great in omelettes.
Soy flour can be added to pancakes and waffles. Soy protien powders
and soy based meal replacement drinks are convenient and tasty
way to increase soy intake. Soy "burgers" are available
at most heath food stores. Textured vegetable soy protien can
be added to ground beef or turkey recipes. (10% soy in such dishes
blocks the formation of cancer causing HCA's, hetero-cyclic-amines,
in meat.)
- Try to eat some legumes every
day. And make soy your most common choice. The average Asain
eats one and a half servings a day.
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Author:
- Dr John H Maher
Ed., "Longevity News"
"Your Prescription for Wellness"
More Details at: http://www.rxforwellness.com/
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- Copyright Dr.John H Maher,
All rights reserved.
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POSTED OCTOBER 18, 2004 |
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