Download or read book Virtues of Soy written by Monique N. Gilbert and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2000-12-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soy, often declared the miracle food of the new millennium, is the most popular and complete vegetable protein source in the world. Nutritionally packed and extremely versatile, soy and soy-based products provide a vast array of health benefits. Yet many people are still unsure how to use these foods in their everyday cooking. Virtues of Soy addresses this dilemma. Discover exactly why soy products such as tofu, tempeh, textured soy protein, soymilk, miso and soy flour are good for your health. Learn more than 169 delicious ways to incorporate these soy foods into your diet. Find out about soy's culinary history, evolution and nutritional breakdown. Based on solid scientific and medical research, Virtues of Soy explains how soy foods can lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, prevent strokes, reduce hypertension, inhibit certain cancers, ward off osteoporosis, moderate menopausal symptoms, ease PMS, regulate diabetes and control kidney disease. This guide thoroughly examines these medical conditions and extensively details soy's influence upon them. Presented in an easy to understand question and answer format, Virtues of Soy takes the mystery out of soy foods. It describes what the various soy products used in the recipes are, where to buy them, how much is needed to produce positive results, and which ones are best at improving these various medical conditions. This scrumptious collection of 169 truly tasty soy enriched recipes has simple to follow directions, and all are meat and dairy free. These original and creative recipes range from quick and easy comfort foods to elegant entertaining cuisine, and are perfect for anyone who wants to preserve or enhance their health. Whether young or old, male or female, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, this book will teach you how to implement a well-balanced, heart-healthy, anti-cancer, hormone-regulating and bone-strengthening diet. Not only is Virtues of Soy a practical health guide and magnificent cookbook, it is truly the only comprehensive soy reference manual you will ever need!

Download or read book Phytochemicals in Soybeans written by Yang Li and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-05-29 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soybeans represent an excellent source of high-quality protein with a low content in saturated fat. They can be made into various foods, such as tofu, miso, breakfast cereals, energy bars, and soy cakes. Much research has been carried out on the positive health effects of soybeans, and increasing evidence shows that consumption of soybeans may reduce the risk of osteoporosis, have a beneficial role in chronic renal disease, lower plasma cholesterol, and decrease the risk of coronary heart disease. Phytochemicals in Soybeans: Bioactivity and Health Benefits describes in detail the chemical characteristics of health-promoting components of soybeans and soybean products, their impacts on human health, and emerging technologies about soybean processing and new products. With 22 chapters containing the most recent information associated with soybean products, topics of the chapters include soybeans’ role in human nutrition and health, their composition and physicochemical properties, action mechanism of their physiologic function, processing engineering technology, food safety, and quality control. Key Features: Promotes soybean products as functional food with advanced processing technology Presents the basic research containing the experimental design, methods used, and a detailed description of the results. Provides a systematic approach to the subject to facilitate a better comprehension of the subjects with illustrations and diagrams Includes a comprehensive and up-to-date list of references With contributions from authors around the world who are experts in their field, this book contains new information on the health impacts of soybean consumption, new product development, and alternative technologies of soybean processing, and will be useful for professors and researchers, as well as graduate and undergraduate students alike.

Download or read book The Health Benefits of Soy written by Jack Challem and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains all the benefits of eating this natural, healthy product.

Download or read book Soybeans as Functional Foods and Ingredients written by Keshun Liu and published by AOCS Publishing. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing authoritative information, Soybeans as Functional Foods and Ingredients covers soybean chemistry, health benefits, research, and product development. Readers can find answers to key questions such as: What are the nutrients and phytochemicals in soybeans? How can soybeans be utilized as food and as food ingredients so that general populations can reap the health benefits of soy? How can processing and breeding technology help expand soybean food and utilization? The editor's ability to integrate soy food processing and soy ingredient application into the discussion of the various health benefits of soy products sets this book a part from the competition.

Download or read book Soybean and Health written by Hany El-Shemy and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worldwide, soybean seed proteins represent a major source of amino acids for human and animal nutrition. Soybean seeds are an important and economical source of protein in the diet of many developed and developing countries. Soy is a complete protein, and soy-foods are rich in vitamins and minerals. Soybean protein provides all the essential amino acids in the amounts needed for human health. Recent research suggests that soy may also lower risk of prostate, colon and breast cancers as well as osteoporosis and other bone health problems, and alleviate hot flashes associated with menopause. This volume is expected to be useful for student, researchers and public who are interested in soybean.

Download or read book Deep Nutrition written by Catherine Shanahan, M.D. and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Shanahan examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives--diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and 'Blue Zone'--and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children, and active, vital elders, generation after generation. Dr. Cate shows how all calories are not created equal; food is information that directs our cellular growth. Our family history does not determine our destiny: what you eat and how you live can alter your DNA in ways that affect your health and the health of your future children. She offers a prescriptive plan for how anyone can begin eating The Human Diet."--

Download or read book The Whole Soy Cookbook written by Patricia Greenberg and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appetizers, dips, and spreads; Salads and vegetables; Brunch and breads. Pizza and sandwiches; Soups and Stews; Main dishes; Pastas and grains; Desserts.

Download or read book Eat to Beat Disease written by William W Li and published by Balance. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eat your way to better health with this New York Times bestseller on food's ability to help the body heal itself from cancer, dementia, and dozens of other avoidable diseases. Forget everything you think you know about your body and food, and discover the new science of how the body heals itself. Learn how to identify the strategies and dosages for using food to transform your resilience and health in Eat to Beat Disease. We have radically underestimated our body's power to transform and restore our health. Pioneering physician scientist, Dr. William Li, empowers readers by showing them the evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods that can starve cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases. Eat to Beat Disease isn't about what foods to avoid, but rather is a life-changing guide to the hundreds of healing foods to add to your meals that support the body's defense systems, including: Plums Cinnamon Jasmine tea Red wine and beer Black Beans San Marzano tomatoes Olive oil Pacific oysters Cheeses like Jarlsberg, Camembert and cheddar Sourdough bread The book's plan shows you how to integrate the foods you already love into any diet or health plan to activate your body's health defense systems-Angiogenesis, Regeneration, Microbiome, DNA Protection, and Immunity-to fight cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative autoimmune diseases, and other debilitating conditions. Both informative and practical, Eat to Beat Disease explains the science of healing and prevention, the strategies for using food to actively transform health, and points the science of wellbeing and disease prevention in an exhilarating new direction.

Download or read book The Health Benefits of Foods written by Liana Claudia Salanta and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global market of foods with health claims remains highly dynamic and is predicted to expand even further. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the importance of consuming healthy foods in order to have a well-balanced diet and this has increased the demand for foods with health benefits. On the other hand, the food sector companies are trying to meet the new consumers' expectations while designing a variety of novel, enhanced products. Thus, understanding the potential uses of bioactive compounds in food products, the wide range of therapeutic effects, and the possible mechanisms of action is essential for developing healthier products. Covering important aspects of valuable food molecules, this book revises the current knowledge, providing scientifically demonstrated information about the benefits and uses of functional food components, their applications, and the future challenges in nutrition and diet.

Download or read book Soy Protein Products written by Joseph G. Endres and published by The American Oil Chemists Society. This book was released on 2001-11-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the key benefits of soy protein products in an easily understood format. Soy protein, flour, concentrates, and isolates have been shown to be versatile food ingredients. The functional properties and nutritional benefits of soy protein products are fully described.

Download or read book History of Soy Nutritional Research 1990 2021 written by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi and published by Soyinfo Center. This book was released on 2021 with total page 1493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 30 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.

Download or read book The Soy Sensation written by Jack Challem and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How this incredible food protects against cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and other health conditions.

Download or read book How Not to Die written by Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the physician behind the wildly popular NutritionFacts website, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death. The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America-heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more-and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer. History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects. Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks. In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen -a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day.Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives.

Download or read book Practical Handbook of Soybean Processing and Utilization written by D. R. Erickson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Handbook of Soybean Processing and Utilization is a single source of information on all aspects of soybean processing and utilization written by experts from around the globe. Written in an easy-to-read format, this title covers a wide range of topics including the physical and chemical characteristics of soybeans and soybean products; harvest and storage considerations; byproduct utilization; soy foods; and nutritional aspects of soybean oil and protein. Compares soybeans to other vegetable oils as a source of edible oil products Presents a wide range of topics including chemistry, production, food use, byproduct use, and nutritional aspects Offers practical information ideal for soybean oil plant managers

Download or read book The Soy Zone written by Barry Sears and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As America is finding out, soy is the most complete and versatile protein in existence. It has no cholesterol or saturated fat but plenty of vitamins and fiber and offers amazing health benefits for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Based on the simple idea that food is your best medicine, The Soy Zone shows you how to maintain peak mental alertness, increase your energy, and reduce the likelihood of chronic disease -- all while losing excess body fat. Dr. Barry Sears brings all the life-enhancing benefits of the Zone to a mouthwatering collection of delicious soy-based Zone meals, featuring: Soy Zone-perfect breakfasts, lunches, appetizers, dinners, and snacks Appetizing new recipes from top chefs, such as Red Bean Chill, Hong Kong Burger, and Soy Zone-friendly Vegetarian Pad Thai The ultimate healthful food plan, with quick and easy fat-burning alternatives to dangerous high-carb diets An exercise and longevity plan for men and women Helpful recommendations for Soy Zoning your kitchen A scientifically proven plan for achieving perfect hormonal balance while losing weight

Download or read book The World of Soy written by Christine M. Du Bois and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book History of Soy Nutritional Research 200 BCE to 1945 written by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi and published by Soyinfo Center. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 1351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 95 tables, photographs and illustrations. Free of charge in digital PDF format on Google Books