More Joys of Soy

My husband has MS, and I have Diabetes. Researching health issues has become a "hobby" of mine. I am always interested in health issues. I am especially interested in soy because I am constantly looking for protein to balance my diabetic meals. I am not a meat eater, although I am not a vegetarian either. I believe that knowledge is my best defense. Soy milk (also called soymilk, soya milk, soybean milk, soy bean milk, or soy drink) is a beverage produced from soybeans. Although its English name uses the word "milk", due to its common use as a milk substitute in Western societies, it is actually a juice extracted from soybeans after soaking, grinding, cooking and straining. It is generally opaque, white or off-white in color, and approximately the same consistency as cow's milk. Here is some technical information on soy and it's benefit for diabetics. Beneficial Glycemic (Blood Sugar) Control Effects of Soy Isoflavones OBJECTIVE. This study was conducted to examine the effects of soy isoflavones on blood glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles. The investigators hypothesized that soy isoflavones would beneficially alter these endpoints. STUDY DESIGN. Study subjects were postmenopausal women between 48