The nutritional value of Soybeans
Containing about 35% high-quality protein, soybeans are sometimes referred to as "the meat of the field."
Soybeans contain many effective ingredients for the maintenance and improvement of health, including the following reported benefits:
Soy protein: Lowers LDL cholesterol
Dietary fiber: Improves digestive system regularity
Plant sterol: Lowers cholesterol
α-linolenic acid: Lowers cholesterol
Soy isoflavone: Effect similar to female hormone
Source: "All About Soy," Science Forum
Soybeans enable protein to be absorbed before fat and energy
Soy protein: soy food product boom in the U.S.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. In 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the health claim that eating at least 25 grams of soy protein per day (6.25 grams per meal) may reduce the risk of heart disease. Many food companies responded positively to this, and a variety of new soy products have since appeared on the U.S. market. As a result, soy is now better known amongst North American consumers.
