Soybeans - This food rich in vitamins and protein is the key to good health

Soybeans are one of the best ingredients in vegetable protein. Soybean is one of the major crops in the world. Emerged in Southeast Asia, especially China. It then gradually spread to Japan and other parts of the world. Currently, soybeans are being cultivated everywhere. Soybean has not yet become popular as a crop in Bangladesh but soybean oil is very popular as an edible oil.

Soybean oil in Bangladesh is all imported from abroad. Sometimes crude soybean oil is imported from abroad and refined and marketed here.

Soybean is an edible seed which belongs to the legume species. Whose scientific name is Glycine Max. These are produced in soybean plants which have a small shell in which these seeds are present. These seeds are round in shape and turn green when raw and yellow and brown when dry.

Rich in vitamins and proteins, this food is the key to good health. Nowadays, doctors also advise diabetics to eat soybeans safely. In fact, a bowl of soybeans contains more protein than a bowl of pulses. Soybeans can compete with any animal protein. So doctors advise vegetarians to include this food in their diet.

Soybeans are used to make a variety of soy-based foods such as soy milk and tofu. It is also used as a substitute for various meat and dairy products. In Asian countries, soybeans are used as the main ingredient in fermented foods such as soy sauce, tempe, fermented bean pulp, and miso. Soybeans can also be used to extract soybean oil. Once, soybean oil is extracted, the rest of what is called soybean meal, highly protein rich, can be used to produce soy protein or as a food for animals.

Soybeans are highly nutritious in a variety of vitamins, minerals and proteins. Soybeans can help control diabetes, lose weight, and maintain heart health. Plays a special role in preventing cancer. Soybeans can also be used to prevent sleep disturbances and improve digestion. Soybeans are poisonous when eaten raw or uncooked. Therefore it must be cooked properly before meals.

Soybeans are rich in vitamins and a variety of natural ingredients. The presence of protein, dairy fiber can also be noticed. Soybeans contain a variety of vitamins such as vitamin K, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B6, thiamine and vitamin C. Also, minerals are retained in soybeans. At the same time, it contains iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium and calcium. Soybeans also contain a lot of antioxidants. Soybeans help keep our bodies healthy in many ways.

Dried soybeans contain 20% oil, 40% protein, 35% carbohydrates [4]. Soybean protein is comparable to animal protein in terms of quality, which sets soybeans apart from other plants. Regular consumption of soybeans as an alternative protein instead of animal protein reduces plasma cholesterol by 23-25%.

Soybeans are used as an essential ingredient in commercial production of soap, glycerin, paints, printing inks, etc. Raw soybean plants are used as fodder for cattle and to increase soil fertility. The source of 26.6 grams of protein is just one cup of soybean which is equivalent to the protein obtained from about 150 grams of chicken breast. In addition, this vegetable protein is rich in unsaturated fat and a lot of fiber.

Soybeans contain two highly nutritious ingredients called isoflavones and lecithin which play a significant role in keeping our heart healthy. And there is enough fiber. 100 grams of soybeans contain about 30 milligrams of flavonoids called isoflavones. These two elements help to increase the efficiency and endurance of the heart. Of these, isoflavones are very strong phyto-estrogens.

The source of this vegetable estrogen is also very useful for maintaining the overall beauty of the skin, including hair. After menopause, women should eat soybeans as a rule to deal with the problem of estrogen deficiency in the body. Again lecithin directly plays a significant role in maintaining good heart health.

According to a study by the US National Institutes of Health, soybean kernels can directly reduce LDL and triglycerides by up to 3 percent. But indirectly soybeans can balance HDL and LDL.

Especially for those who are already suffering from high blood pressure, it plays a significant role in the fight against atherosclerosis in the arteries of the heart. So nutritionists have already branded lecithin as a much-needed dietary supplement. These nutrients are more effective when ingested directly from soybeans rather than supplements. This particular ingredient also plays a significant role in fat metabolism.

Soybeans should be included in the daily diet to suppress coronavirus, nutrition experts say. However, not processed green beans should be eaten. When any food is processed, its nutritional value is greatly reduced. However, if you cook and eat soybean seeds, you will get the same nutritional value.