Why Soy?

Soy Protein is now a popular weight loss alternative and is indeed an effective and healthy meal replacement. Studies have shown that soy protein is healthy and is effective at lowering cholesterol, but is best consumed in foods rich in soy. DrSoy Diet is an effective and convenient way of adding soy protein to your diet during your busy day.

Soy helps increase your muscle mass

Your muscles burn energy in the form of calories for daily maintenance and during exercise. Increased muscle mass burns more calories on a dialy basis even if you are not exercising - even if you just sit around. Soy can also improve energy levels.

Soy helps reduce the amount of fat your body stores

* You convert less calories into fat from the food that you eat
* Fewer “sugar cravings” as a result of reduced insulin fluctuations
* Binge eating due to sugar cravings often defeats the efforts of millions in their diets.

Losing fat while increasing muscle

Soy is naturally a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate food. Recent studies by physicians at Iowa State University documented 2 key properties of soy protein concluding that soy has an inherent medical properties, A part from low calorie content, that help with weight loss. The studies showed that consumption of soy protein rich in isoflavones decreases fat storage while increasing muscle mass. Isoflavone-rich soy may attenuate the increase in fat deposition and prevent loss in lean tissue during menopause. This is extremely important as lean muscle tissue even at rest burns up to 17 times more calories than the same amount of fat tissue.

Soy protein stimulates your metabolism

* Increasing the rate at which your fat cells burn stored fat
* Increasing the activity directly inside of fat cells
* Minimizing insulin fluctuations due to soy’s low-glycemic index
* Reducing sugar cravings
* Helping you feel more satisfied and less hungry until the next meal
* Increasing your energy level

Soy foods have played an important role in the traditional diets of many regions throughout the world for many centuries. Soy contains protein, calcium and isoflavones. Soy protein is extracted from soy bean.
The soy bean is one of the very few plants that provide a complete protein source (40% protein). Soy beans contain the essential amino acids that form what is known as a complete protein. The body cannot synthesize essential amino acids, they must be obtained from food.

Soy foods have become more widely available in the Western culture. Extensive research has confirmed that we need to consume less fat and more fiber. The soy bean provides high-quality protein and is relatively low in fat content. It also contains other macronutrients carbohydrates, fats and micronutrients, fiber, minerals and vitamins which make soy beans an excellent and complete source of food for human consumption. Soy is also a unique dietary source of many phytochemicals (naturally occurring compounds in plants), the most well known and thoroughly studied of them are isoflavones.

Regular consumption of soy in Southeast Asian populations is associated with the reduction in the rates of certain chronic health conditions like cardiovascular disease. Recent experimental evidence suggests that phytochemicals, i.e. isoflavones in soy are responsible for its beneficial effects which may also help in enhancing bone health. Soy foods can also be a great source of nutrition for women, children and simply a good food for all ages to enjoy both its taste and health benefits.