How to use soybean sprouts safely?

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Soybean sprouts are a fairly popular food nowadays in Asian countries. It is not only used to prepare food, but also has the effect of beauty and women's health care. So are soybean sprouts good, what are the effects of soybean sprouts and especially how to use this bean sprout safely?

1. What is Soybean Sprout?

Soybean is a herbaceous plant, only 40cm to 80cm tall, with a slender body and white hairs. This is a short-day plant. The leaves of the soybean plant are compound, alternate, and hairy. This bean is sickle-shaped and averages from 2cm to 5cm. In each fruit there will be from 2 to 5 yellow white seeds.
Soybean sprouts is a vegetable grown from soybean seeds with three parts: leaves, sprouts, roots and stems. Mainly the stem part will be used when the length is from 3cm to 7cm. Depending on weather conditions, humidity, and temperature, this bean will germinate. Normally, it will take about 3 to 7 days to use soybean sprouts.
Soybean is known to have originated in China and then spread quickly to other countries such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam,... At the beginning of the 18th century, it began to be widely used in European countries. , especially the American countries.

2. What are the effects of soybean sprouts?

There are quite a few studies around the question of what are the benefits of soybean sprouts or are soybean sprouts good? In fact, using soybean sprouts regularly and properly can help improve many diseases such as:
2.1. Reducing anemia Soybean sprouts help prevent iron deficiency anemia. Iron is required for the formation of red blood cells. With an iron deficiency, the body does not produce enough hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the cells and expel carbon dioxide. This can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, ringing in the ears, decreased vision, fainting, etc. One study showed that, if continuously drinking soy germ milk for 6 months, it will increase the concentration of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. In addition, soybean sprouts also contain many B vitamins, DNA, and folic acid necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells.
2.2. Improves bone loss After menopause, women will experience a decrease in estrogen. This is what causes bone loss. According to some statistics, every year women will lose about 1% of bone but it will increase to 5% or 10% for women after menopause. In fibrous soybean sprouts, there are many phytoestrogens, which have the ability to reduce the activity of cells that cause bone destruction and help increase the activity of cells that regenerate bone. As a result, raw soybean sprouts can support stronger bones and joints of post-menopausal women.
2.3. Helps reduce symptoms of menopause in women During perimenopause, the amount of estrogen in a woman's body decreases, causing hormonal problems, affecting their health and emotions. Not only that, it is also a cause of obesity, diabetes,... Studies have shown that phytoestrogens in soybean sprouts can help prevent and reduce symptoms of hormonal disorders. The content of isoflavones in soybeans also helps to increase the duration and quality of sleep.
2.4. Women's beauty care. Genistein contained in whole soybean sprouts has an antioxidant role, protecting skin cells against agents that cause skin cancer. Soybean sprouts contain saturated fat, high antioxidant content that helps inhibit atherosclerosis, making arteries stronger and more elastic. In particular, the vitamin E, vitamin C or isoflavones in soybean sprouts can help make the skin anti-oxidant, protect the skin against external agents and prevent the aging process.

3. How to use soybean sprouts safely

Raw soybean sprouts have many benefits for human health, but for the best effect, you must know the following important notes:
There are many processing methods, using soybean sprouts such as eating raw, stir-frying with meat, cooking soup, ... or can also be processed into soybean powder or soybean germ essence. For each different use purpose, it is necessary to choose the appropriate soybean. If you consume a large amount of soybean sprouts continuously, the protein in soy can reduce the body's absorption of iron. However, the protein content in soybean sprouts is lower than in soybean seeds. Therefore, before using, it is necessary to consider the dosage and form of soy being used. The hulls of soybeans contain stachyose and raffinose, which can cause indigestion, flatulence, and diarrhea if consumed in large quantities. However, with soybean sprouts, the content of this substance was significantly reduced. When using, it is necessary to pay attention to the method of preparation and the appropriate dose for each day. Raw soybeans contain enzymes that counteract the action of trypsin (protein digesting enzyme) and soy protein (specifically albumin). These two agents will inhibit the growth of the body, so it is advisable to cook the seeds before using them to avoid the above harmful effects and improve the efficiency of use. It is necessary to wash thoroughly before eating, especially when eating raw soybeans, people with poor immune systems such as children, the elderly, pregnant women... should use soybeans when they have been cooked. Soybean sprouts can be stored in the refrigerator and best used within 2 days. Foods that must not be used at the same time as soybean sprouts:
Honey: When using soy bean sprouts with honey at the same time, it will cause blood clotting, blood clots. More severe will lead to difficulty breathing, deep coma, even death. Special attention should be paid to those with underlying cardiovascular diseases. Red sugar: Combining soybean sprouts with red sugar will affect the digestive system and the ability to absorb nutrients Eggs: Like red sugar, when using soybean sprouts with eggs, it will cause bloating and indigestion. . In particular, the ingredients in eggs will break down the nutrients of soybean sprouts. Soybean sprouts have a lot of uses for health, but must adhere to the attention when using, so that soybean sprouts can promote their full effects. Hopefully the information in the above article has helped you better understand the uses of soybean sprouts so that you can use them effectively.
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