Soy (or Glycine max ) is a plant in the pea family. It has been used in Asian diets for thousands of years.
Soybean are good source of protein, oil and minerals, but low in carbohydrates. It also contains water-and fat-soluble vitamins.
Soy isoflavones
Soybeans also contain isoflavones-compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen.
The major portion of soy [...]
