Soymilk is an aqueous extraction of the soybean resembling milk. The nutritional composition, appearance, and flavor of good quality soymilk is remarkably similar to that of cow's milk. All traditional soymilks were filtered, whereby the okara (insoluble soybean pulp) was removed. Some modern soymilks are suspended, containing all of the original soybean except its hull, while others are made from soy protein isolates.

Tell me something interesting about Soymilk

The benefits of soy milk have been touted for several years now, especially for people who either are unable to unwilling to drink cows milk.

Approximately 60-75% of the world is lactose intolerant.There are entire cultural groups, which have a tendency toward lactose intolerance that results in gas and moderate to severe intestinal cramping. The Asian population in particular is 90% intolerant to ingesting products with lactose; milk, cheese, yogurt anything dairy.

Japanese men have a remarkably low rate of prostate cancer — and many scientists credit soy, a staple of Asian diets. As little as a serving a day — half a cup of soy milk on your cereal — can make a difference.

Soy milk is not a rich source of calcium, this is why most commercial soy milk products are fortified with calcium.

 Nutrient Data:

Soy milk is a good source of protein and vitamins, such as vitamin B1, B2, B6, and E. Further, soy milk is rich in minerals, such as magnesium and carium.

Soymilk health Benefits

• First benefit of soy milk is that, it has extra protein and fiber.
• Soy milk has isoflavones, which are actually chemicals very similar to the hormone estrogen. Isoflavones deal with many health issues; most important being the prevention of various cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.
• Soy milk has little saturated fat and no cholesterol.
• Is a good source of lecithin and vitamin E.
• Soy milk is safe for people with lactose intolerance, or milk allergy.
• It also helps in fighting the symptoms of menopause and in promoting eye health.
• Soy foods reduce the risk of many digestive disorders because of its high fiber content. This aids in healthy digestion.
• Soy milk is great for the dietary treatment of diabetes because soybeans have a low glycemic index and are cholesterol free (heart disease is a diabetic related condition).
• Soy milk is rich in powerful antioxidants, which help prevent premature aging and many types of disease

 Soymilk health Recipes

Soy Milk Fruit Juice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 4 cups of fresh, natural soy milk
• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup of ice
• cinnamon to taste

      
      Method

Put milk, bananas, and ice cream in blender. Add ice until crushed.Add cinnamon to taste. Serve over more ice or as is. Enjoy!This drink if very filling and gets you a great start to the day.

Creamy Tomato soymilk Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons soyoil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup soymilk
• 1 10.5-ounce package firm lite silken tofu
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

      Method

Sauté onion in sauce pan in oil for 3 minutes or until transparent. Add tomato and garlic, continuing to sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add basil, salt and pepper. Blend in soymilk. Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute. Remove from heat and cool briefly. Add in tofu. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Serve hot or chilled. Yield 3-4 servings.

Per serving (1 1/2 cup): 143 calories, 11.2 grams protein, 9.7 grams carbohydrates, 8.1 grams total fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 411 mg sodium.