Soybean is one of the common food raw materials and an important part of China's traditional food culture. It is the seed of glycerol plant and is suitable for making various foods, such as soybean milk, bean curd, dried bean curd, bean cake, beans and so on. Soybean not only has high nutritional value, but also has many characteristics.
The following are the main nutritional values of soybeans:
Protein: Soybean contains high-quality plant protein, and its amino acid composition is similar to that needed by human body. It is an excellent source of protein.
Carbohydrate: The content of carbohydrate in soybean is relatively high, but it mainly exists in the form of complex carbohydrate. These complex carbohydrates do not cause a sudden increase in blood sugar and are easily digested and absorbed by the body.
Fat: The fat content in soybean is relatively high, but it is mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which can protect heart health. In addition, soybean is rich in phytosterol, which can regulate cholesterol level and reduce blood lipid pressure.
Vitamins: Soybean contains many vitamins, especially vitamin B, such as folic acid, riboflavin and vitamin B6. At the same time, soybeans also contain vitamin E and vitamin K, etc.
Minerals: Soybean is rich in a variety of minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, etc., which play an important role in human health, blood circulation, immune system and other human functions.
Dietary fiber: Soybean is rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, which plays an important role in maintaining intestinal health and preventing and relieving constipation.
Soybean isoflavones: Soybeans are rich in isoflavones and are considered to have a very positive impact on health, such as preventing diabetes and breast cancer.
The above content was answered by Tanida Meng (advocate of natural cereal food), hoping to help everyone.