The soybean (U.S.) or soya bean (UK) (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia. It is an annual plant that has been used in China for 5,000 years as a food and a component of drugs. Soy contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids for humans, and so is a good source of protein. Soybeans are the primary ingredient in many processed foods, including dairy product substitutes.

Nutrition and Function

Soybeans are considered by many agencies, including the US Food and Drug Administration, to be a source of complete protein. A complete protein is one that contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids that must be provided to the human body because of the body’s inability to synthesize them. For this reason, soy is a good source of protein, amongst many others, for many vegetarians and vegans or for people who cannot afford meat. (more…)

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Soy Milk Review (Original Flavor): Four Major Brands Side by Side Comparison

Soy milk sold in the U.S. market usually comes in three flavors: original (plain), vanilla and chocolate. Most soy milk brands offer these three basic flavors. Comparing a Silk Soymilk original flavor product with a Organic Valley chocolate flavor product is sort of like compare oranges with apples, it is just unfair, and does not make a lot of sense. So we did a side by side comparison and review of four major brands soy milk, all in original (plain) flavor.

Here are our picks of four major brands sold in the U.S.: 8th Continent Original Soy Milk, Organic Valley Original Soy Milk (Organic), EdenSoy Original Soy Milk, and Silk Soymilk Plain. Please click on the picture below to see the nutrition comparison chart. (more…)

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Cow's milk vs soy milk

Poll! baby poll! Before you read on, let’s have some fun first and don’t be too serious…

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