Soya Granules
Soy granules look like tiny pellets, about the size of a cake decorating sprinkle. They are an excellent natural source of soy proteins, which can be used as a vegetarian, healthy and economical meat substitute. They help include the goodness of soya into your everyday diet, in tasty and interesting ways.
Culinary Uses
1. Mix soya granules into any dish to include the goodness of soya into it. It can be used in all kind of dishes - Indian, Chinese and Continental.
2. Modify your Upma recipe by adding soya granules for an iron and protein boost.
3. Poha made with a mixture of beaten rice and soya granules will become a hit with your family!
4. Soya granules can be combined with a variety of rice dishes, curries and subzis.
5. You can also spice it up with daily spices and relish it with roti, bread or rice.
6. Mix sprouts and soya granules into salads or use as toppings for sandwiches.
7. Add soya granules to vegetable stews and soups.
8. Tacos can be stuffed with soya granules along with the gravy.
9. Munch on a handful of roasted soya granules or sprinkle them on cereal, yogurt, apple sauce, etc., for a little crunch and a lot of nutrients.
Health Benefits
1. Soya granules are rich in vitamins, minerals, isoflavones and lecithin, nutrients proven to help lower cholesterol, prevent cancer and loss of bone mass.
2. Soya is strongly recommended for diabetics, expectant mothers, growing children, cardiac patients, weight-watchers and the aged.
3. A 100 per cent vegetarian high quality protein source that does wonders for young and old.
4. Especially great for growing children, as it provides critical vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein.
5. Eating more high-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and soya nuggets helps to lose weight.
6. Soya granules are one of the best non-fish sources of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
7. Soy protein may provide positive results for people with high blood pressure.
8. Soy protein is beneficial to women in post-menopausal years.
9. Soya is low in fat and sodium, and may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
