More Joys of Soy
My husband has MS, and I have Diabetes. Researching healthissues has become a “hobby” of mine. I am always interested inhealth issues. I am especially interested in soy because I amconstantly looking for protein to balance my diabetic meals. Iam not a meat eater, although I am not a vegetarian either. Ibelieve that knowledge is my best defense.
Soy milk (also called soymilk, soya milk, soybean milk, soy beanmilk, or soy drink) is a beverage produced from soybeans.
Although its English name uses the word “milk”, due to itscommon use as a milk substitute in Western societies, it isactually a juice extracted from soybeans after soaking,grinding, cooking and straining. It is generally opaque, whiteor off-white in color, and approximately the same consistency ascows milk.
Here is some technical information on soy and its benefit fordiabetics.
Beneficial Glycemic (Blood Sugar) Control Effects of SoyIsoflavones
OBJECTIVE. This study was conducted to examine the effects ofsoy isoflavones on blood glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles.The investigators hypothesized that soy isoflavones wouldbeneficially alter these endpoints.
STUDY DESIGN. Study subjects were postmenopausal women between48
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