Archive for January, 2009

Organic Soy Milk

January 30th, 2009 by Homer Liao | No Comments | Filed in Nutrition and health

Organic soy milk is the best of both worlds. Not only is it all natural, but it is a healthy choice that actually tastes good. Make sure to check for the USDA seal to be certain that the product you are considering has passed inspection standards to be certified organic; otherwise you could be paying more for something that’s the same as the normal carton beside it, and a lot cheaper. Soy milk has quite a few beneficial properties aside from being low in saturated fats; it is chock full of proteins and fiber, as well as key vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining you body at its peak of performance.

Foods that are classified as being organic have been specially grown and prepared so that they will have no involvement with artificial ingredients or chemicals. Those foods that pass inspection are labeled with the green and white seal of approval from the USDA as being certified organic products. Do not purchase a product touted as organic that does not bear one of these seals somewhere on the packaging. Organic soy milk has been created using soy beans that were not exposed to artificial growth or pest protection chemicals or enhanced fertilizers, and then prepared in such a way as to keep them pure and untouched by similar processing chemicals as they are being readied for packaging and shipment to a supermarket near you. (more…)

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How to Make Soy Milk

January 30th, 2009 by Homer Liao | No Comments | Filed in Nutrition and health, soy milk maker

Soy milk, also known as Soya or soybean milk is a type of milk produced from natural soybeans.  It is an alternative to cow or goat milk.  Soy beans are high in protein and naturally grown in China.  They are a complete protein low in saturated fat and high in good fat.  Soy milk is favored by women for its healthy natural ingredients as well as people who are lactose intolerant.  Soy milk and the process of making soy milk have its origins in China and Japan.  The century old process involves harvesting the soy beans and soaking them.  Once soaked, the soy beans are ground and pressed to remove the milk from the bean.  Soy milk and soy milk products have become widely used in Eastern and Western cultures.  Some consumers opt to buy store brands of soy milk like Silk while others chose to make it from scratch at home.

How does one make soy milk at home?  It is actually a very easy process that involves the use of an automatic soy milk maker.  Some brands to use are Vegan Star and Soyajoy.  To make soy milk, you will need approximately 125 grams of soy beans.  One hundred and twenty-five grams of whole soy beans makes approximately one liter of milk.  Begin making soy milk by rinsing the soy beans.  They will need to soak in water for about ten to sixteen hours.  It is not necessary to remove the skins from the soy beans prior to soaking them but if you choose, they can be removed by rubbing the soy beans and then rinsing them again with water.  Soy beans without their skin require less time to soak to soften them. (more…)

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Chocolate Soy Milk

January 30th, 2009 by Homer Liao | No Comments | Filed in Nutrition and health

Even as a chocolate lover you can still find healthy nutrition and soy milk in the same carton. Many companies now offer chocolate soy milk as well as plain or regular flavors, and the smooth sweet taste completely conceals the fact that it’s good for you. Unlike dairy milk which has to be specially processed and diluted to reduce its fat content, soy milk is naturally low in fats. Soy milk is also high in proteins, fiber, and polyunsaturated fats, which are good for your body. Chocolate soy milk and other soy milk flavors can be found at any local grocery next to the dairy milk in the chilled cases.

Soy milk is made using the soy bean, which originated in China. Over time it has grown from a specialty product eaten only by vegans, vegetarians and health enthusiasts to a common household product which has upwards of a dozen uses. Many people now use soy milk as a healthy alternative to dairy milk in cooking, since the soy will not alter the flavor of the other ingredients. Soy milk’s benefits lie in the vitamins and minerals it contains, as well as healthy doses of protein and fiber. Soy milk also contains isoflavones which can reduce the risk of certain diseases and cancers as well as fortifying your bones, or decreasing the severity of menopausal symptoms in women. (more…)

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Soy Milk Powder

January 15th, 2009 by Homer Liao | 1 Comment | Filed in Nutrition and health

WHAT IS SOY MILK POWDER?

The manufacturing of soy milk powder have two probiotics strains, they are Bifidobacterium animalis A and B; this is when  soy milk powder products are mixed with skim milk powder; because isoflavones are better activated when soy milk products are combined with supplement skim milk. Moreover, glycosides changing to aglycones are enhanced, and the use of lactose is profitable in nutrition used by B.animalis A and B present in our tummy.

This means the combination of chemicals of soy bean are used to the maximum with our body using the nutrients present in soy milk powder.

Pure soymilk powder without any skim milk supplement has a beanie flavor. Consumers, who just need a pure soy milk powder, must check the ingredients and dietary literature at the back of the soy milk product.

Food scientists found out how soy milk powder is more effective if it is supplemented with skim milk. This type of product might not be good for high lactose tolerant consumers, but those consumers who can tolerate a minimum of lactose can benefit from soy milk powder with skim milk supplement. (more…)

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Soy Milk Benefits

January 1st, 2009 by Homer Liao | 1 Comment | Filed in Nutrition and health

What are Soy Milk Benefits?

Have you ever disliked milk all your life? Have you tried taking ice cream, but somehow your tummy wouldn’t accept it, to the point that you banned drinking milk forever in your life!

You must be suffering from lactose intolerance! Good news as there is lots of soy milk benefits in store for you! The good thing about soy milk is, its’ good for people who needs to loose weight, but at the same time needs milk on their diets.

There are lots of soy milk benefits which you have to discover, and you will not worry about osteoporosis, at the onset of old age. This is for both men and women and amino acids galore for re-charging your body with lots of nutrients! (more…)

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