Soy milk is deeply loved by the public for its rich plant protein and phospholipids. In addition, soy milk also contains minerals such as iron and calcium. The calcium it contains is particularly suitable for all groups of people, including the elderly, adults, teenagers, children, and more. Soy milk can be paired with many types of food, such as red dates, goji berries, mung beans, lilies, etc. However, there are seven situations where drinking soy milk is not conducive to the digestion and absorption of nutrients by the human body, and can be harmful to health.
One, when drinking soy milk often, pay attention to supplementing zinc. Beans contain inhibitors, saponins, and lectins, all of which are harmful to the human body. The best way to deal with them is to cook the soy milk thoroughly. People who consume soy milk for a long time should not forget to supplement the trace element zinc.
Two, soy milk must not only be brought to a boil, but the lid must also be kept open while cooking. This is because only by keeping the lid open can the harmful substances in the soy milk be volatilized away with the water vapor.
Three, soy milk must not be taken with antibiotics such as erythromycin, because the two will have a chemical reaction. It is best to have an interval of at least one hour between drinking soy milk and taking antibiotics.
Four, since soy milk is made from soybeans, and soybeans contain a high content of purine components and are considered cold-natured foods, people with a deficiency-cold constitution who have symptoms such as gout, fatigue, weakness, and mental fatigue are not suitable for drinking soy milk.
Five, brown sugar cannot be added to soy milk because brown sugar contains various organic acids that combine with the proteases in soy milk, making them difficult for the human body to absorb. Adding white sugar will not cause this phenomenon.
Six, some people like to use a thermos to keep soy milk warm, but this method is not advisable because the warm and humid internal environment of a thermos is extremely conducive to bacterial growth. In addition, the saponins in soy milk can dissolve the scale in the thermos, which is harmful to human health after consumption.
Seven, soy milk is of a cold nature. People with poor digestion, belching, or poor kidney function should drink less soy milk. In addition, patients with acute gastritis and chronic superficial gastritis should not eat bean products to avoid excessive stimulation of gastric acid secretion, which could worsen the condition or cause bloating.