As you may know, sprouts are a rich source of the amino acids, vitamins, and minerals the body needs.
You surely know soy as well, and are more or less familiar with its countless benefits, right?
Of course, we don't mean the soy used in pasta sauce; we mean the soybean plant itself.
It is a plant with many-branched stems and oval green leaves. Its fruit resembles a bean pod, and each pod contains three to five separate seeds. The color of these seeds varies depending on the variety of soybean plant and can be yellow, white, black, gray, or speckled.
The black seeds are used in herbal medicine, while the yellow seeds are used for oil extraction and for producing lecithin and soy lecithin protein powder.
What are soybean sprouts?
Soybean sprouts are the part of the soybean seed that germinates without soil and is prepared for eating.
Soybean sprouts are very rich in B vitamins and contain large amounts of vitamins C, D, E, and K, as well as some carotene.
Fortunately, this valuable food is receiving a lot of attention these days and is used as a food supplement by many people, including athletes. Pregnant women, children and people with health conditions should ask their doctor before taking any supplement.
Potential benefits of soybean sprouts
Lowering cholesterol levels
Soy foods, including soybean sprouts, may help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol as part of a balanced diet.
If you have heart disease, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes, ask your doctor how soy foods fit into your diet.
Lowering blood pressure
Soybean sprouts and foods made from this valuable ingredient contain an amino acid called arginine, which the body uses to help relax blood vessels.
Soy and fertility
Some studies suggest that soy foods do not harm fertility and may even be linked to better outcomes for some women.
One study suggested that soy foods may offset some effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a compound found in some plastics that may reduce fertility.
Bone health
A diet that includes soybean sprouts can support bone health as part of a balanced diet.
Soybean sprouts and heart health
Diets that include soy foods are linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
Soy isoflavones may help reduce inflammation in the blood vessels and improve their elasticity.
Lowering blood sugar
Some studies suggest that soy isoflavones may help control blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance, a condition in which cells no longer respond normally to insulin.
This matters because over time, insulin resistance can lead to higher blood sugar levels and eventually to type 2 diabetes.
Easing menopause symptoms
The phytoestrogens in soy have weak estrogen-like effects and may ease some symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. If you have a hormone-sensitive condition, ask your doctor how much soy is right for you.
Antioxidants
Soybean sprouts are rich in antioxidants. Some population studies link soy intake to a lower risk of certain cancers, but soy is not a way to prevent or treat cancer.
How much soybean sprout powder to take, and how?
The best and healthiest way to take soybean sprout powder is to mix 1 to 2 tablespoons, without heating, into a glass of a beverage such as water, milk, or fruit juice and drink it.
You can also use this valuable plant in all kinds of dishes, meals, and salads, as a snack, and even in homemade beauty masks.
Soybean sprout powder adds protein to your diet; combined with regular exercise, protein supports muscle building.
Soy products from Soya Protein Pars
Soya Protein Pars makes Soyno textured soy protein in five grades for food manufacturers, and household packs for shoppers. For prices and orders, contact our sales specialists.
The goal of Soya Protein Pars Co. is to provide our fellow citizens with healthy food products made from this valuable plant.
