The Place of Soy in the Health Food Arena.What do you know about it?”
Health & Beyond editor Josh Day recently sat down with Dr. Kim to ask him a few questions on a topic that’s always hot in the health food world. We’re talking about soy… what it is, what it does in your body, and why you see soy this and soy that on almost every aisle of your local health food store. Let’s jump straight into the interview, shall we? Josh: What exactly is soy? Dr. Kim: Soybeans are legumes – they look like peas in a pod, but they’re larger. Soybeans are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, tryptophan, fiber, iron, and a bunch of other minerals. All of the soy products on the market today – soy milk, tofu, soy sauce, miso, tempeh – they’re made using soybeans, and in most cases, additional ingredients are added. Josh: What’s up with everything we hear about fermented and unfermented soy? Dr. Kim: Foods made with fermented soy are thought to be healthier than those made with unfermented soy. Examples of foods made with fermented soy are miso, tempeh, and naturally brew
