More about Soy

Soybeans
A member of the legume family, the Soybean plant stands about 2 feet tall, the leaves, stems and pods are covered with soft brownish green hairs and about two to three Soybean seeds are grown in each pods.
Soybeans are a rich source of protein, unsaturated fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, as well as phytoestrogens and Omega 3 fats. They contain no cholesterol or lactose. The first recorded usage of Soybeans was 5000 years ago in China

Soy facts from Soyfoods USA
Researchers from Tulane University say adding soy to your diet can improve levels of good cholesterol. They studied 150 men and women between the ages of 35 and 65 with normal cholesterol levels. For 12 weeks, half of the participants received a soy supplement every day while the other half received a carbohydrate placebo. At the end of the study, those receiving soy showed nearly a 5 percent increase in their "good" cholesterol levels when compared to the control group. Jiang He, M.D., Ph.D., from Tulane University says, "When 40 grams of soy protein were added to the daily diet of a group of men and women with normal lipid profiles, their levels of 'good' high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol increased, while their levels of 'bad' low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were not significantly affected." Previous studies show soy has a significant benefit on people who have high cholesterol levels, but this study shows those benefits also expand to people with normal cholesterol levels. Soy protein contains all the essential amino acids found in animal protein. Dr. He says, "Most bean proteins are good for health. However, soybean protein is the only one that has been documented to affect cholesterol levels by clinical trials." The results of the study were presented at the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Story compliments of Soyfoods USA. http://www.heartlandfields.com/soy_health_heart_2.html

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Just-food.co
A feature at just-food.com explains that 2000 new soy products have been launched over the past 10 years, with sales exceeding $2.5 billion in the US. The article states that soy food's rising popularity is largely due to its health benefits, endorsed by the FDA and the American Heart Association. Research shows that soy can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, osteoperosis, cancer and diabetic, kidney disease.http://www.just-food.com/features_detail.as

American Journal of EpidemiologyIn the American Journal of Epidemiology 2001:153:1206-1212, it was reported that eating lots of tofu may reduce levels of lead in the blood, new study findings suggest. Researches are not exactly sure how tofu lowers lead levels, but they suspect that calcium in the soy-based food may keep the body from absorbing and retaining lead.Exposure to high levels of lead can cause decreased intelligence, impaired nervous system development, stunted growth, hearing abnormalities and learning disabilities.http://www.aje.oupjournals.org/content/vol153/issue12/Abstract:
http://www.aje.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/153/12/120

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HatchomisoExtract:MISO'S outstanding medicinal qualities have been confirmed by scientific research. In 1965, scientists at Japan's National Cancer Research Center found that those who regularly eat miso soup suffer significantly less from some forms of cancer and heart disease. In 1972 researchers discovered an alkaloid in miso that discharges heavy metals from the body. Considered an important medicinal food, its daily use is credited with numerous health benefits, including lowering cholesterol, alkalinizing the blood, neutralizing the effects of smoking and environmental pollution, and helping to prevent radiation sickness. http://www.cjn.or.jp/hatchomiso/index-j.html

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Bibliography: Soyfood USA, Vol. 6, No. 1-

King International Pty Ltd is the foremost Soy Foods manufacturer in Australia. It is wholly owned and operated by Eric and Rachel Hsu since 1987. They have successfully combined traditional Asian methods with modern, innovative and unique proprietary technology to produce a range of high quality Soy Foods using premium natural ingredients. The company employs between 40 and 50 full/part time staff. The company’s modern manufacturing plant is located in the sunny city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

King International provides the benefits of Soy with great taste in products marketed under the Kingland and Pureland labels.
The convenience of these products appeals to the contemporary lifestyle. The primary ingredient in these products is Australian grown organic, non-GM soy beans. Most of the products are Halal and Kosher certified. Some of the products are further nutritionally enhanced with pro-biotics.

King International’s products are marketed Australia-wide through leading supermarket chains and health food stores. Some of the products are market leaders in Australia. The success King International has experienced in the domestic market has prompted it recently to expend its business into the international markets. At this early stage, its products and its innovative technology have been received with great enthusiasm.

King International’s Key Soy Products:

Under the brands of Kingland / Pureland / Soy Star, there are: Soy Milk, Soy Butter, Tofu, Miso, Soy Cheese, Soy Cream Cheese, Soy Yogurt, Soy Pate, Soy Burgers, Soy Mayonnaise.