Soya helps to lower the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancers. It steadies the blood sugar levels and can help ease menopausal symptoms. It also eases constipation.
In an airtight container, soya beans keep well. They must be soaked for five hours and cooked for two hours before they go tender.
Soya is quite high in calories, but has many health benefits. A 100 g serving daily, either as tofu, flour or beans is recommended. Tofu is the richest source of calcium that is not a dairy product.
In an airtight container, soya beans keep well. They must be soaked for five hours and cooked for two hours before they go tender.
Soya is quite high in calories, but has many health benefits. A 100 g serving daily, either as tofu, flour or beans is recommended. Tofu is the richest source of calcium that is not a dairy product.
Calories | 141 |
Calcium | 83 mg |
Fat | 7,3 g |
Fibre | 6,1mg |
Folate | 54mcg |
Iron | 3mg |
Potassium | 510mg |
Protein | 14g |
Vitamin E | 1,1 mg |
Zinc | 0,9 mg |
Per 100g |