People in Asian countries have been integrating soy milk into their diet for thousands of years.  The health benefits of drinking soy milk are evident and recognized and are now being researched by the Food and Drug Administration.  As Western cultures begin to take advantage of soy products steps are being taken to make it more palatable to Western consumers.  Soy milk producers have added vanilla flavoring to make the drink more desirable.

There are many benefits of drinking vanilla soy milk.  Soymilk is cholesterol free.  It has isoflavones which fight cancer.  Because vanilla soy milk is organic, it is pesticide free unlike cow’s milk.  Cow’s milk contains chemical supplements needed to pasteurize it and make it possible to be consumed by humans.  But some of these additives are harmful.  Since vanilla soy milk is made purely from naturally grown soy beans, harmful additives are not found in the product.  (more…)

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Soybean milk, like many other soy products is made using the beans produced by the soy plant. These beans are then shelled, boiled, pressed, and divided into liquids and solids. The liquid goes on to become the finished soy milk (sometimes flavors are added) and the solids go on to become other soy products as well as healthy and beauty items. As a result of new flavoring and infusion processes, soybean milk is now available in many different flavors, and with several different additives such as DHA, Calcium, and Fiber. There are also many health benefits that come with drinking soybean milk.

Consuming soybean milk on a regular basis will boost your body’s ability to fight off free radicals which can cause internal and external cellular damage; it also has been shown to reduce the risk factors for certain cancers and diseases. Soy milk is one of the most universally accepted kinds of milk in production in the US; fewer people are allergic to it than cow’s milk. Soybean milk is also a safe alternative to dairy milk for those people that are lactose intolerant and cannot enjoy dairy products at all. Soybean milk is high in vegetable proteins, isoflavones, and several key vitamins and minerals your body needs to operate at peak performance. It is also free of cholesterols that cause harmful clots within the arteries and contains none of the synthetic growth hormones present in cow’s milk. (more…)

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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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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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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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