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Heart disease is an ailment which afflicts millions of adults from all over the world. You do not need to be a medical expert to know that cholesterol is the number one culprit of heart disease – and this is exactly what soymilk will help you fight against.
In the mid-1990’s, clinical studies were performed which showed that soymilk helps lower your blood cholesterol level. As a result, it helps reduce the risks of heart disease as well.
Since soymilk is made from soybeans which are the main source of soy protein – your LDL or ‘bad cholesterol’ level will be reduced. To experience this health benefit, you should at least consume 40 grams of soy protein in one day.
This may sound like a lot, but if you combine tofu, soymik and soy burger – you will get to have this many number of grams of soy protein in your diet. If drinking a tall glass of soymilk is all that you can manage – that is still better than nothing.
Remember that heart disease is a ‘traitorous’ ailment and every little bit of information about how it can be prevented helps. If this means taking advantage of the health benefits of soy, then be it.
I’ll go and grab my soymilk maker now and make myself a cup of rich, fresh tasting soymilk.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:36 am
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