Virtues of Soy: A Practical Health Guide and Cookbook
Author: Monique N Gilbert
Soy, often declared the miracle food of the new millennium, is the most popular and complete vegetable protein
source in the world. Nutritionally packed and extremely versatile, soy and soy-based products provide a vast array of health
benefits. Yet many people are still unsure how to use these foods in their everyday cooking. Virtues of Soy addresses this
dilemma. Discover exactly why soy products such as tofu, tempeh, textured soy protein, soymilk, miso and soy flour are good
for your health. Learn more than 169 delicious ways to incorporate these soy foods into your diet. Find out about soy's
culinary history, evolution and nutritional breakdown.
Based on solid scientific and medical research, Virtues of Soy explains how soy foods can lower cholesterol, fight heart
disease, prevent strokes, reduce hypertension, inhibit certain cancers, ward off osteoporosis, moderate menopausal symptoms,
ease PMS, regulate diabetes and control kidney disease. This guide thoroughly examines these medical conditions and
extensively details soy's influence upon them. Presented in an easy to understand question and answer format, Virtues of Soy
takes the mystery out of soy foods. It describes what the various soy products used in the recipes are, where to buy them,
how much is needed to produce positive results, and which ones are best at improving these various medical conditions.
This scrumptious collection of 169 truly tasty soy enriched recipes has simple to follow directions, and all are meat and
dairy free. These original and creative recipes range from quick and easy comfort foods to elegant entertaining cuisine, and
are perfect for anyone who wants to preserve or enhance their health. Whether young or old, male or female, vegetarian or
non-vegetarian, this book will teach you how to implement a well-balanced, heart-healthy, anti-cancer, hormone-regulating and
bone-strengthening diet. Not only is Virtues of Soy a practical health guide and magnificent cookbook, it is truly the only
comprehensive soy reference manual you will ever need!
Table of Contents:
Introduction | 1 | |
Chapter 1 | Soy Culinary History & Diets | 2 |
Chapter 2 | Nutritional & Beneficial Compounds | 8 |
Chapter 3 | Heart Disease, Stroke & Cholesterol | 18 |
Chapter 4 | Cancer | 22 |
Chapter 5 | Osteoporosis | 29 |
Chapter 6 | Menopause & Other Female Concerns | 32 |
Chapter 7 | Diabetes & Kidney Disease | 37 |
Chapter 8 | Overview of Soy Foods | 40 |
Chapter 9 | Breakfast Items | 45 |
Chapter 10 | Breads, Pizza, Burgers & Patties | 55 |
Chapter 11 | Dips, Spreads, Dressings & Vinaigrettes | 84 |
Chapter 12 | Salads, Sandwiches & Wraps | 94 |
Chapter 13 | Chili & Soups | 107 |
Chapter 14 | Stir-Fry, Saute, Pasta & Baked Entrees | 121 |
Chapter 15 | Side Dishes, Gravies & Sauces | 154 |
Chapter 16 | Desserts, Snacks & Drinks | 165 |
Glossary | 176 | |
References | 182 | |
Index | 189 | |
Weights & Measurements Chart | 194 |
Homeopathic Medicine Chest
Author: Ambika Wauters
Homeopathy is an ancient practice that lends itself to prompt and efficient healing of most conditions. A valuable handbook and reference guide for the novice homeopath, Homeopathic Medicine Chest combines a detailed description of homeopathy and its underlying principles with a complete guide to hundreds of homeopathic cures for common ailments including asthma, arthritis, burns, and teething. It also features step-by-step instructions for creating tinctures, determining the correct dosages, and administering remedies.
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