The Japanese love their soybeans! No wonder most Japanese people are so healthy.
Soybeans are legumes and part of the pea family that is the world’s major food crop today. They are also processed into oil, milk, tofu, and soy protein. The two major variety of soybeans cultivated are the yellow and black. They are also known as Edamame in China and Japan. Soybeans are low in fat and calories and are a rich source of protein, fiber and many other essential vitamin and mineral. Soybeans are useful in many medical conditions and symptoms too.
They are consumed in numerous ways – roasted, sprinkled with salt and boiled. Soybeans are often used as meat substitutes. This has many health benefits and is an ideal supplemental source, especially for vegetarians.
Soyabean is full of benefits for the whole body, including the skin. Here are the top skin benefits of Soybeans:
A well hydrated skin is a must, when it comes to keeping the skin healthy. Soybean acts a moisturizer for combination skin and is also useful to get rid of dry, flaky skin. If you have oily skin, you can use this amazing bean to remove the excess oil from your skin.
Soybeans can also reduce the visible signs of ageing like skin discoloration, wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, etc. As we age our body tends to lose estrogen, the vital hormone that maintains skin elasticity. The phytoestrogens in soybean helps to produce more estrogen in the body to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
Soybeans contain vitamin E that can help to renew dead skin cells and also form new skin cells. This can help you look young and radiant. Crush soybeans with little water and apply it on the face. Leave it on for 20 to 25 minutes to moisturize your skin. Use this concotion three times a week for best results.
If you have brittle nails, soy can be the best thing for you. Include it in your regular diet for six months. This will help strengthen your nails and also add shine. Soybeans are also known to moisturize your nails and treat nail fungus infection. Just dip your nails in soy sauce to get fungus free nails.
Soybeans are also used for smooth, soft, and shiny hair. You can apply soy bean juice onto the hair regularly for three months to get the desired results.
Soy oil, like algae and oily fish, is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids. This protects the body from various cardiovascular diseases.
Soy has phytic acid that acts as an antioxidant. This can combat many diseases like cancer, diabetes, inflammation, tumor etc.
Soybean is rich in iron and zinc. It helps in expanding capillaries, soften red blood cells, and stimulate blood supply to the ear. This can prevent hearing loss in elderly people.
Soybeans have the ability to improve our blood lipid profile. Soy milk is high in unsaturated fat with zero cholesterol. The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids in soybeans prevents transportation of cholesterol in the blood stream. If you want to lower the blood concentrations of triglyceride, (LDL) and increase the level of (HDL), try consuming soy regularly.
Soybeans contain powerful phyto-antioxidants like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that can protect the blood vessels from lesions and hemorrhage. This nutrient is useful in binding blood vessel lining and helps to defend the lining cells for free radical attacks and deposit of cholesterol. The binding process boost the fluidity and flexibility of the blood vessels that helps to regulate the body’s blood pressure.
Soy milk, obtained from soybeans, is low in sugar content when compared to other milk. Whole soy milk contains only 80 calories like skim milk. The monounsaturated fatty acid in this milk can prevent the intestinal absorption of fat that aids in weight loss.
Soy is a rich source of phytoestrogen. This is a unique plant hormone that prevents testosterone production in men. This reduced testosterone levels helps to lower the risk of prostate cancer.
During menopause, the estrogen production in a woman’s body takes a nose dive. This sudden drop of estrogens can cause many health problems in postmenopausal women. They are at higher risks of disease related to the heart, diabetes, and obesity. This can also cause depression, mood swings, insomnia and various other psychological disorders. The phytoestrogen content in soybeans are effective as an estrogens replacement. Consume soy regularly to prevent and cure postmenopausal syndromes.
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