FAQ's About Soymilk
Soymilk is plant-based milk made from soybeans. It is the best alternative source of milk in a vegan diet and regular diet and has the best medicinal and nutritional values. It is manufactured by cold grinding the water-soaked soybeans with adding water and then cooking the ground mixture at high temperature and pressure and then separating the same from cooked Soybean crush called Okara by filtering.
As per the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition”, Soy Milk can serve as a sole protein source in all human beings except premature infants. The protein in soy milk is the most balanced protein for human consumption.
- The study observed that higher intakes of soy milk lower the risk of stomach cancer
- It lowers the risk of heart disease
- Soy milk and tofu are an excellent food for people suffering from lactose intolerance
- Its regular intake may improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels
- Lowers incidence of age-related mental disorders
- It reduces the risk of breast cancer
Soy Milk is generally not associated with any side effects. On the contrary, it is an alternative source of Milk for lactose intolerant individuals. The exception is those who have soy allergies.
Though other brands of Soy Milk may contain added sugar disadvantages, Midas Soy Nutrition also manufactures Sweetened yet Sugar-Free Soy Milk.
Research shows that postmenopausal women and others can benefit from soy milk consumption to prevent osteoporosis, so low bone density will benefit from drinking soy milk. Consumption of soy, and its active component called isoflavone, may lower the risk of breast cancer. Soy isoflavones act similarly to oestrogen within the body and ease the symptoms of menopause.
Nothing can be more beneficial than mother's milk for babies, but Soy milk is a good option for infants who are lactose intolerant and allergic to whole cow's milk. It is recommended for babies above one year.
Soy Milk can be made great to taste while containing all the nutrition of soybean devoid of beany taste, little bitter and chalky taste. Soy Milk has its good taste, just as coffee does not taste like tea. It can be handled and used much in the same way as dairy milk.
Some flavors like Elaichi (Cardamom), Kesar ( Saffron), Badam (Almond), Banana, Mango, Pineapple, etc., are popular in the Indian Market
Soy milk is lower in calories than cow’s milk. The calcium content is the same as cow’s milk, but soy milk is higher in vitamin K than cow’s milk but lower in other nutrients such as vitamins B12, B2, and potassium.
Sweetened but sugar-free brands like Midas Soy are always best made from the best quality soybeans. It is better to always read the label before buying to avoid mixing soy milk with other milk varieties like ‘rice milk’ etc.
Going vegan will save our mother earth. So for the sake of the environment, being vegan is the best decision.
