African Soya Bean
The African Soya bean also known as the Super legume, is known to be one of the richest natural food that exists in proteins, vitamins and mineral.Hence, its rapid gain of popularity in therapeutic diets.Careful preparation of the bean or its flour is important in eliminating anti-nutritional factors present in the bean in addition to improving its palatability.Click here to learn more about Soya beans preparation! and take control of your cooking
Nutritive Value of Soya Beans - Soya bean is nature's source of proteins. It contains 35-40% compared to other beans 20-30%, meat with 20%, and eggs with 12.5%.
- consists 20% fat which is primarily unsaturated thus helps reduce cholesterol level
- Good source of vitamin B1,B2,B6 and E
- Contains high amounts of minerals;iron,phosphorus,magnesium,and potassium.
Health Benefits- Soya consumption reduces the risk of various types of cancer,particularly breast,prostate and colon
- It reduces the risk of coronary thrombosis and heart attack
- Regular consumption of soya prevents arteriosclerosis and makes the blood more fluid,which improves blood circulation through the coronary arteries.
- It increases calcium density and prevents osteoporosis
- Relieves unpleasant symptoms many women experience during menopause.
- Soya is rich in in unsaturated fatty acids that help reduce cholesterol production in the body.
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