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‘Soy Is Good’: Health Benefits of Soy Protein #ProteinHealth

Did you know Soyabean contains 36% protein as compared to milk which contains only 4%? That’s the power of Soy!

As per the Indian Market Research Bureau, 80% of Indian diets are protein deficient. Frankly, I always associated protein with milk and eggs and believed having these two in breakfast fulfilled my daily requirement of protein. But when I became a mom and started meeting challenges by a fussy-eater son who is repulsed by even the sight of milk and other dairy products, I had to explore different options. That’s when I figured out the richness of Soy and the multiple health benefits of Soy Protein.

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Recently, I also attended a bloggers meet organized by DuPont and Ebix India that further enlightened me on the same and talked about ‘The Power of Soy Protein’. The event marked the presence of eminent speakers like Indranil Chatterjee (Regional Product Line Manager, DuPont), Jean Heggie (Strategic Marketing Lead, DuPont) and Jigna Sheth (Nutritionist & Fitness Consultant, Mumbai) who threw light on how we can consume Soy Protein in our daily diet and how it can help in good health and well-being.

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About Soy Protein

Protein, as you know, is available as plant-based protein and animal-based protein. Most plant-based proteins are considered as low quality protein as compared to animal based ones, because they lack one or more essential amino acids required for growth and development. But Soy is Different!  

Soy Protein

Soy Protein is a superior plant-based protein that contains all the essential amino acids in appropriate ratio to be considered as a high-quality protein. It is almost comparable to dairy and eggs but is much low in fat content and saturated fat. It is easily digestible and also free of cholesterol and lactose which makes it a great alternative for those who are lactose intolerant.

Benefits of Soy Protein

During the event Jean Heggie highlighted that Soy Protein offers multiple health benefits to people across different age groups– right from kids, to aging consumers to people trying to lose weight. It contributes to –

  1. Healthy Heart –Soy protein benefits in reducing high cholesterol levels. Since it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, its adequate consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
  2. Supports Weight Management– Research suggests that plant protein, such as soy, plays a key role in controlling weight by improving the body composition, decreasing caloric intake and short-term appetite.
  3. Improves Muscle Health– Soy Protein enhances muscle synthesis, promotes muscle growth and reduces loss of lean body mass during weight loss. It is researched that intake of soy protein in adequate amount, promotes fat loss while preserving muscle mass and supporting lean body mass gains.
  4. Apt for those having lactose Intolerance–  It enables nutritious, lactose-free, dairy-free alternatives for people with lactose intolerance or dairy protein allergies.
  5. Child Nutrition– It could be an effective tool in managing hunger, improving diet quality and facilitating overall growth and development in kids. Research says consumption of soy protein (especially in breakfast) keeps kids fuller for long and thus aids their focus and concentration in school.
  6. Healthy Living– It supports healthy living and an active lifestyle by providing support to muscles with increasing age.

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How Can We Include Soy Protein In Our Diet

Nutritionist Jigna Sheth shared some simple recipe ideas with which we can improve the quality of our diet, and make Soy Protein a part of our everyday meals. Since soy isolates are quite bland in taste, they can be mixed with anything.

  1. They can be mixed with regular food like oatmeal, soups etc
  2. They can be added to beverages, smoothies, breakfast shakes, etc.
  3. They can be used in snacks as soy nuts, soy nut butter, soy protein nutrition bars.
  4. One can make soybean hummus and have it with Pita bread
  5. Can also opt for tofu in sandwiches and wraps or use soy chunks/granules to make burgers/patties, etc
  6. Regular milk can be replaced with Fortified Soy Milk and can be given to kids by adding bananas, Chocochips etc.

 

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I had my own takeaways from the insightful event. The major one being that Soy is a complete source of protein and can be consumed across lifespan (in moderation of course). So, I am now more aware of what to include in my and my family’s diet. Plus I got to know some wonderful ideas about how to include Soy Protein in my kids’ diet which is surely going to make it easy for me to deal with with my picky-eater son.


Were you aware of the power of Soy Protein? Did you find this post useful? Do share your views in the comments below.

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Disclaimer : This post is in collaboration with DuPont India. However, the views and opinions expressed here are my own.

This Post Has 14 Comments

  1. Mahak

    Soy is a great source of protein. So far we have only been eating soya chunks so these suggestions of how to include soy in our diet are very helpful. Thanks!

  2. Ruchie

    Soy is full of protein and I really loved to be part of this meet where busted my some myths and learned a lot from these panelists

  3. Neha Sharma

    I knew that soy is a great option to include protein in diets of vegetarians but the many ways it can be added to our daily food options is something new to me. Thanks for this informative post, Charu!

  4. Being a vegetarian I add soy in food regularly.. I like your recipe ideas as in soup or tofu and more, we take soya granules till now.

  5. Sinduja C

    I am now realizing how much I may have missed out on protein intake for the family. Will definitely include Soy here onwards

  6. Snehalata Jain

    Soy has so many health benefits.It’s a part of our regular diet.There are many people who are unaware about Soy ,will definitely
    learn a lot from your post.

  7. Misha

    I recently tried soya milk for the same reason .. I kinda liked it
    Didn’t know it’s so much more to it

  8. momtasticworld

    I love the texture and flavor of soy, would love to try few dishes with it. It is a great source of protein. Thank you for sharing detailed info on it.

  9. Dupont has introduced great products… Will be trying them soon.. You must have enjoyed the event

  10. Dipika Singh

    The soy protein is filled with health benefits which I have never heard of before. The session with Dupont and bloggers were quite enlightening and glad I was also a part of it.

  11. I’m glad that events like these are happening and by that way, people are getting an awareness of such important things.

  12. Princy Khurana

    This is such an essential info that i really think needs more spreading. Awareness should be created

  13. Tina Basu

    There’s so many health benefits of soy, many wouldn’t know. This was quite an insightful post.

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