Why Drink Soy Milk?
Before I share with you how soy milk can be prepared at home, let’s look at some of the health benefits of soy milk. • In comparison to cow’s milk, soy milk has reduced levels of cholesterol and saturated fats which helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. • Soy milk is lactose-free so people who are lactose intolerant can take advantage of the vegetable proteins it provides. • Soy milk contains the prebiotic sugars stachyose and raffinose which boosts the immune system of the body and help reduce toxic substances in the body. • Soy milk is reported to be less allergenic. This means that a lesser number of children are allergic to soy milk compared to cow’s milk. • Soy milk is rich in isoflavones which contribute to the protection of the body against breast cancer, prostate cancer, menopausal symptoms, heart disease and osteoporosis. However some critics point out that isoflavones can also increase the incidence of epithelial hyperplasia and cause goiter and hyperthyroidism. So
