Soy beans are good!?

Question

My mom picked some up for me, since i was interested. I'm a vegetarian, but not a Vegan. I heard many people use it as a protein substitute. any other good Vegan foods?

Answer 1

The farmers thank you.

Answer 2

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you may want to do some research on soy before assuming it is good and healthy just because it has been labeled a "health" food.

I was a vegan for 2 years and consumed a lot of soy. I loved it. Unfortunatley I developed thyroid problems and though I am not saying soy caused it per se, there is a lot of evidence out there to suggest that it can aggravate such a condition and that it really isn't that healthy. Do a search on Google and enter the words, "The Truth About Soy"

The problem could be that we simply just get too much soy these days as it is often used as a filler in foods because it is relativley cheap. Start checking the labels on even regular food items in your grocery store, bread, baked goods, etc and you will discover how prevelant it is. Then decide for yourself if you really think that you want to add additional soy to your diet. Although we hear that the chinese eat a lot of Tofu (soy) there is evidence to suggest that the average asian only consumes about 10g per day which is MUCH less than typical americans these days and especially those who are consuming it in excess thinking it is some kind of super nutritional food. Soy does have some advantages for sure and there is a variety of tasty items, like luncheon meats and other things which are made from soy and taste great!

As a vegan it is difficult to find good tasting meat substitues if you are trying avoid soy. There is Sietan, which can be mixed(basically it is a gluten wheat flour mixed with water) and it has a chewy texture and can be flavored with spices. You can find Siettan pre packed meat substitues in your health food that is pretty good too. I have used the vegetarian chicken flavor in burritos for my non- veggie friends and they couldn't even tell!

It takes time and research to do such a huge dietary change. Be patient and good luck. I am sure it is all worth it in the long run.

Answer 3

Soybeans are very nutrient rich, but don't eat a lot because they are high in calories. You don't need a lot anyways, a small handful of them will go a long way.

Also, if you are going to buy soybeans make sure their the organic kind. Organic is best because there are no pesticides used in the farming.

What else is good? Well for protein mushrooms, legumes, seeds, and nuts. You should eat a variety of them to get your complete protein though.

edit: Mystic Renegade, those problems are lessened significantly with organic soybeans as they contain way less of the phytoestrogen.

In addition, some of these problems typically only exist if one over-consumes soy. Like anything, soy should be consumed in moderation.

Answer 4

I don't wanna write a novel here.

Actually, if you want a list of good vegan foods that don't fall under the categories of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and beans, check out Skinny *****. It has a nice section listing vegan junk-type foods.

I love tofu and tempeh, too. Seitan is wheat gluten, a.k.a., wheat meat. I make my own with Arrowhead Mills Vital Wheat Gluten.

Don't worry about protein, dear. Even veg*ans get more than they need. Too much protein is bad for your kidneys and leaches calcium from your bones.

Answer 5

Quinoa, seitan, fried zucchini, portobella mushrooms, and miso soup.

Answer 6

soy beans are very good for your health..i love chocolate flavored soy bean milk or strawberry flavor...you can buy them at asian supermarket.