Eat Your Veggies

Soy is an excellent source of protein and can be found in the store in many forms:

• There is soy milk which is a great substitute for milk, particularly if you are lactose intolerant. Some people do have an allergy to soy, so if you are unsure, proceed cautiously at first when adding it into your diet. To really be safe, check with your doctor before adding it to your list of foods you eat.
• Tofu can be really delicious, if cooked properly. The thing to remember is that it doesn’t have flavor of its own, just texture. So, you need to cook it with savory things from which the tofu will get its flavor or spice. More on tofu in another blog.
• Soy nuts are a handy snack. They can be found plain or roasted in most health food stores or larger grocery stores that have health food sections.
• Edamame is raw soy. They come either shelled or unshelled. They can be steamed, boiled, baked, added to soups, stews, salads and any number of dishes.

Check out soy and try adding it into your repertoire of foods as it is delicious and nutritious. I’ll try to have more specific recipes with soy soon.

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