Soy milk and fried dough sticks are a common and frequently eaten breakfast for us. The taste of soy milk is rich and mellow, and it is nutritious, making it very popular. However, there are still many misconceptions about drinking soy milk. Below, let's talk about six common misconceptions about soy milk and how to drink it healthily.
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There are 5 misconceptions about drinking soy milk
Misconception 1: You cannot drink soy milk on an empty stomach. This view has no basis. Drinking soy milk on an empty stomach will not have any negative impact on health. However, for some people with stomach problems (such as gastritis patients), drinking soy milk on an empty stomach may irritate the stomach, leading to discomfort. But for healthy people, drinking a sweet glass of soy milk when hungry not only helps supplement nutrients but also enhances the feeling of fullness.
Misconception 2: Compared to milk, Chinese people are more suitable for drinking soy milk. It is rumored that from a physiological structure and dietary habits perspective, Chinese people are more suited for soy milk because they eat more grains, and soy milk's nutrition is more complementary to grains than milk is. In fact, the claim that Chinese people's bodies are not suitable for drinking milk is purely a rumor. In terms of nutritional content, both have their own unique features. Milk not only contains vitamins A and D that are not found in soy milk, but its calcium content is also higher than that of soy milk. Meanwhile, soy milk contains health-promoting components not found in milk, such as soy isoflavones, soy oligosaccharides, and dietary fiber. Therefore, there is no reliable basis for the claim that soy milk and grains are more nutritionally complementary. Chinese people should drink milk in moderation while also drinking soy milk.
Misconception 3: Overnight soy milk cannot be drunk. In fact, the key is not whether the soy milk is overnight, but whether it has spoiled. If stored properly, drinking overnight soy milk is perfectly fine. The correct way to store it is to pour the hot soy milk into a container, leaving about 1/5 of the space empty. Cover the lid, but do not tighten it, wait for a moment, then tighten the lid completely, and let the soy milk cool naturally before putting it in the refrigerator. It should be noted that it's best to reheat overnight soy milk to kill bacteria.
Misconception 4: Drinking soy milk will make men feminine. Soy isoflavones in soybeans are a type of plant-based estrogen, but their activity is very low, with an effect only one ten-thousandth of that of natural estrogen. The impact on the human body is negligible and cannot affect male sexual characteristics or make men feminine. Furthermore, epidemiological studies have found that moderate consumption of soy milk is beneficial for preventing diseases such as prostate cancer.
Misconception 5: Drinking cold soy milk can easily cause diarrhea. Many people believe that the components in cold soy milk can cause diarrhea, so soy milk can only be drunk hot. In fact, diarrhea has little to do with the components of soy milk, but rather with the body's tolerance to the temperature of the drink. If a person gets diarrhea from drinking cold soy milk, they might also get diarrhea from drinking cold water. For healthy people with good gastrointestinal function, drinking cold soy milk is not a problem.
The best time to drink soy milk
In addition to paying attention to the moderate amount of soy milk consumed, one should also pay attention to the purity of the soy milk and the timing of drinking it. If it is fresh soy milk made with a soy milk machine at home, there is no need to worry about concentration. However, if it is soy milk bought from outside, its nutritional value may be significantly reduced.
1. Morning
The time between 6 and 7 AM is the best time to drink soy milk. After a night of the body's circadian rhythm, the body is very lacking in water and nutrients. Drinking soy milk can replenish water and provide nutrition, and it also helps the body's digestion and absorption of nutrients.
2. Noon
Noon is also a good time to drink soy milk, preferably between 11 AM and 12 PM. This period is generally before lunch. Drinking soy milk before a meal not only allows the nutrients in the soy milk to be fully absorbed by the body but can also effectively reduce appetite, which is helpful for weight loss and can indirectly aid in dieting.
3. Evening
It is best not to drink soy milk in the evening. Drinking soy milk at night can lead to excess nutrients that cannot be fully absorbed by the body, causing them to accumulate in the body and thus creating a burden on the body.
The best time to drink soy milk is in the morning, and you can also drink it at noon. However, it is best not to drink soy milk in the evening.
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