Finding an alternative to red meats can be a difficult task when attempting to restructure ones diet. Healthy protein intake can be one of the hardest portions of a balanced daily regimen. Luckily for those weary souls who have taken on the quest for fitness, nature has provided a suitable alternative.
Soy.
Soy is a complete protein. Like meat, it contains a significant amount of essential amino acids that your body requires. It can therefore be substituted for meat with little or no other changes to your diet. This is especially important for vegetarians and vegans, who can lack protein in their diets if they are not careful.
Today there are many ways to enjoy soy. If you are not partial to the taste of soy bean, you can find any taste bud tingling concoction you want. From shakes to bars to veggie burgers, switching to soy is a simple switch. You can find whatever you want to satisfy your cravings.
An increase of soy in the diet helps to lead a healthier lifestyle. Since soy contains a significantly less amount of saturated fat and cholesterol than an equal amount of red meat. It is also believed to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Soy is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, yielding around 7 g per 100 g of soy beans. Omega-3s are usually only found in significant quantities in fish, thoroughly destroying a vegan diet. Soy bean oil has more omega-3 than flaxseed and canola oils.
The more we find out about soy and soy products, the better it sounds. This “super-food” sounds like the answer to anyone’s diet needs. If you don’t already have soy in your diet, there is no better time to start than now.
For my own use I enjoy a smoothies and milkshakes, they are great before work and right after an exercise session.
