5 Steps to Benefit From Soy Products!
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Step 1
Print out and read soy and soy protein information from independent
sources. There are many soy information centers, university research centers,
dietetic associations, and other associations which receive enormous amounts of
money and marketing information from soybean seed companies and soy product
manufacturers. Understandably, these organizations distribute public relations
statements to the media and consumers in order to sell soy products. As a consumer,
it is important to get soy product information from independent sources.
Soy Info Online!
(http://www.soyinfo.com/)
is one such independent source. Other independent sources of information can be
found in the Soy Links section of
Soy Info Online!
Step 2
Learn which soy products and ingredients to use and which to avoid.
Products made from organic soy such as
Tofu,
Tempeh,
Miso,
Soy Milk,
Natto,
Tamari and
Shoyu
are the healthiest forms of soy.
Genetically-manipulated
soy ingredients should be avoided whenever possible. In the U.S. and
Canada, almost all soy that is not listed as organic on the
label has been genetically-manipulated. It is best to avoid
hydrolyzed soy protein and eliminate the use of
soy protein
isolate/concentrate where possible.
Step 3
Learn about the
benefits of traditional soy products and the
benefits of other legumes (beans). There are other legumes that
can play a very important part of a healthy diet. Societies that use
significant amounts of soy also use other legumes as part of a more
balanced diet.
Step 4
Locate stores in your area which sell organic soy products and other
products with organic soy ingredients. The stores with the largest
selection of such products include:
Step 5
Learn how to cook with soy products. It is relatively easy to
cook with tofu, tempeh, miso, tamari, shoyu, soy milk, and natto, but
cookbooks and
recipes can
make it even easier.
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