SOYABEANS (Glycine Max)

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Soybeans (Glycine Max) Are High in Protein and a Decent Source of Both Carbs and Fat. They are a Rich Source of Various Vitamins, Minerals, and Beneficial Plant Compounds, Such as Isoflavones. For this Reason, Regular Soybean Intake may Alleviate the Symptoms of Menopause and Reduce Your Risk of Prostate and Breast Cancer.

It Has An Average Protein Content Of *0% And Oil Content Of *0%, Soybean Has The Highest Protein Content Of All Food Crops And Is Second Only To Groundnuts In Terms Of Oil Content Amongst Food Legumes. The Oil Produced From Soybean Is Highly Digestible And Contains No Cholesterol. Soy is also one of only two known plant foods (the other is amaranth seed) to contain all the essential amino acids, similar to those found in meat. 



Some soy products are sources of calcium and iron, such as Chinese tofu or tempeh (made with a calcium coagulant) and calcium-fortified soy drinks. The soybean is:
 

• high in fibre
• high in protein
• low in saturated fat
• cholesterol free
• lactose free
• a good source of omega*3 fatty acids
• a source of antioxidants
• high in phytoestrogens.