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Properties of Soymilk

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Properties of Soymilk

It is a “baby plant” from soybeans and water.

It is a very good source of essential amino acids needed for growth and development. It is a dietary supplement suitable for both children and elderly populations that frequently consume foods with high caloric value but contribute small proportions of amino acids.

The seeds contain a proportion of protein, 35%. And the best part is that the protein quality is very high, equivalent to those of animal protein.

Containing fatty acids are polyunsaturated: linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic fatty acids of omega-3 which abound in fish. It contains no cholesterol.

Soy contains isoflavones, which are plant estrogens, which have estrogenic action very small compared with the real body estrogen. It is believed that this is due to the protective action of soy against breast cancer in women.

It contains no lactose, no sugar, no cholesterol, making it a good alternative for lactose intolerant people and diabetics.

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Dishes Rich and Tasty but Low Calorie

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Many times when we ask how our diet can cook and delicious but rich dishes are low in calories to keep those pounds from want.

This is clearly a challenge but of course not possible, first of all you have to control your appetite and ensure five times a day because it is very important not to overeat at certain times of day.

The first thing you can do is play with the seals of each dish that you eat vegetables is very important when dieting because it will be the ones who provide all the protein and nutrients you need for day to day trying to avoid or at least the vegetables consumed in small amounts compared with plants that can fill your plate completely.

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The handle: for eating

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Handle : for eatingThey are delicious, sweet, no fat and are rich in nutrients. No doubt one of the best tasting fruit is the mango

On the streets of Mexico and other countries it is normal during mango see vendors serving sweet or green mango with various seasonings: lemon, salt, toasted pumpkin seeds and ground pepper and others. These snacks are delicious, nutritious and very low in calories and very cheap way.

Who is the handle
As you know, is a tropical fruit. The mango originated in India where there are beautiful stories in which the handle is the protagonist. A wounded Chinese to India and took the mango to China. Another explorer led him to Europe where it became very popular. After the Portuguese took the mango from India and took him to Africa and Brazil. And not going to believe, but Latin America and Florida to handle did not come until the 19th century.

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Tofu: health and variety

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Tofu : Health and varietyWith the rise of Eastern and natural foods tofu has become an ingredient known. It is a source of vegetable protein that can be used instead of meat.

That is the tofu
It is a food of Eastern origin. The ingredients are tofu and soy milk coagulant. Tofu has no taste very prominent but it can absorb other flavors.

The tofu is white and comes in blocks, it looks cheesy.

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