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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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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