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Soy Products Gaining Popularity In Western Culture!
Citizens of Japan, China and Indonesia have understood the
benefits of soy products for years but it is only recently that
Western societies have begun to implement soy products as a
regular part of their diet. Many Americans are turning to soy
products believing that soy beans are a magical product that can
lead to healthier life. This interest in health also transcends
to using soy wax to create soy candles and other consumer goods.
The benefits of soy products are undeniable and include helping
to prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer,
helping to prevent heart disease, increasing protein intake in
diets that are lacking protein and helping to prevent
osteoporosis. The key to gaining these benefits through the use
of soy products is to use these products in moderation and as
nutritional supplements to a diet that is balanced with fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and dairy products. While
the benefits of soy products are astounding, it is imperative
that you not overuse soy products by consuming large amounts of
soy protein supplements because too much soy can be unhealthy.
Careful inspection of Eastern diets will show that although soy
products are an important part of the diet, they are only used
sparingly in combination with a healthy, balanced diet.
The Unhealthy Results of Overuse of Soy Products
An increase in soymilk, tofu, tempeh, and other products created
from soy beans has been on the rise due to medical claims that
tout the benefits of soy proteins. Although there are
significant benefits to the moderate usage of soy, overuse of
soy products can be detrimental to your health. Soy beans
contain powerful enzyme inhibitors that can block the action of
trypsin and other enzymes that are necessary for the digestion
of protein. Failure to digest protein adequately can contribute
to gastric distress, deficiencies in the uptake of amino acids
and even cancer of the pancreas. Overuse of soy products can
also result in mineral deficiencies. Deficiencies of calcium,
magnesium, iron and zinc can result from the overuse of soy
products due to the existence of phytic acid in the soy beans.
Phytic acid is known to be a substance that can block the
reuptake of the aforementioned minerals resulting in
deficiencies in these minerals even when they are consumed in
adequate amounts because the phytic acid in the soybeans
prevents the body from absorbing these essential minerals.
Additionally, overuse of soy products by children can result in
stunted growth. Soy beans contain some of the highest levels of
phyate and as previously mentioned these phyate levels can
result in mineral deficiencies that are necessary for growth.
For this reason overuse of these products can inhibit growth in
children but these deficiencies can be reduced by combining
moderate amounts of soy in conjunction with fish and meat which
will help to reduce the mineral blocking capabilities of phyate.
Health Benefits of Moderate Use of Soy Products
Although the overuse of soy products can be a health hazard,
integrating small amounts of products derived from soy beans
such as tofu, tempeh, soy milk and even soy protein supplements
to a balanced diet could be advantageous to your health. The
health benefits of moderate usage of soy products include
disease prevention and increased protein consumption. The risk
of some cancers, heart disease and osteoporosis decrease with
the moderate use of soy products as nutritional supplements to
healthy, balanced diets. Soy products have preventative effects
on
cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon
cancer. Anecdotal proof of the preventative powers of soy
products against these cancers is shown in the relatively low
occurrence of these types of cancer in countries that
traditionally utilize soy products as a regular part of their
diet. Additionally, scientific proof has demonstrated that the
isoflavones present in soy beans can inhibit the growth of
pre-existing cancerous tumor cells. While soy products have not
been proven to prevent the growth of such cells, there abilities
to hinder the growth of these cell has a significant effect on
reducing the risk of cancer. The isoflavones in soy products are
also linked to a decreased risk of heart disease. The
isoflavones have been known to help to lower cholesterol levels
as well as blood pressure and may also help to prevent the
accumulation of plaque in the arteries. Osteoporosis is another
disease that may occur less frequently in those who include
moderate use of products derived from soy beans in their diet.
Tempeh and tofu especially are useful in this capacity as each
serving contains 15%-20% of the recommended dietary allowance
(RDA) of calcium for adults. Coupling moderate use of soy
protein with regular exercise can greatly reduce the risk of
osteoporosis. Additionally, soy products are a healthy way to
increase protein in a diet that is lacking in protein. Tempeh,
tofu and soy beverages such as soy milk are some examples of
high protein soy products that are also low and fat and can be
used to supplement a balanced diet. The one caveat to using soy
products as a source of protein is that they should be viewed as
only a small part of a balanced diet because they lack the amino
acid balance that is necessary for building muscle. For these
reason, they should be used in conjunction with protein from
meat sources that will help to maintain this balance.
Soy Products Used for Purposes Other Than Consumption
A focus on healthier living and better use of environmental
resources has led some people to begin using soy products for
purposes other than consumption and nutritional value. One
popular use of soy products is using soy wax to create soy
candles. Although the majority of candles produced are made from
paraffin wax, there has been a recent trend to begin creating
candles out of soy wax. These soy candles are favored by many
who are environment or health conscious. Soy candles are
non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, created from soybeans which are a
natural product, are renewable resources and also burn cleaner
than traditional candles. These reasons make soy candles one of
the many soy products that appeal to those who wish to live a
healthier lifestyle with minimal impact to the environment. The
downside of soy candles is that they are much more expensive to
produce and therefore much more expensive for consumer purchase.
A Conclusion on Soy Products
There is a place for soy products in modern societies. Moderate
use of soy products can have many health benefits including
reduced risk of certain cancers, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Soy products can also be an excellent source of protein and
calcium when used as part of a balanced diet. The negatives
associated with soy products is that when overused, they could
cause health problems including stunted growth in children and
mineral deficiencies. Also, soy products are not only
nutritional sources but they can also be used for consumer goods
such as the creation of candles.
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