Dougan
Benefits and Recipes
Nutritional Benefits of Dougan:
According to article from Dr. Lei Ming (Chief Doctor from Dept. of Nutrition, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University) published on “Bo He Doctor”, Dougan,
To listen to this article, click below button:1. Dougan has anti-thrombotic effect. Dougan contains a large amount of saponins, which may effectively clean up free radicals in the body. Saponins may also inhibit platelet aggregation, and has a strong anti-thrombotic effect. Other natural foods that may prevent blood clotting.
2. Dougan can be nutrition supplement. Dougan is rich in protein and amino acids, which can be quickly absorbed by the human body. A large amount of carbohydrates, fats and various minerals can also be found in Dougan. Eating them in appropriate amounts can supplement human body with the nutrients it needs.
3. Dougan may protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Dougan is rich in lecithin, which can remove cholesterol in blood vessels, thereby reducing the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein in the serum. Eating Dougan can protect cardiovascular health and avoid the occurrence of hyper-lipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. Other natural foods that may help to control cholesterol. Other helping heart natural foods.
Dougan is one of the soy products. According to article on “Better Health Channel” written by Deakin University approved by Health department of Victoria State Government Australia. Soy may,
1. Reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases, some cancers and improve bone health. Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD), some cancers as well as improving bone health. Other natural foods that are good for bones. Other helping heart natural foods. Other natural foods that may go against cancer.
2. Provide high quality protein. Soy is a high-quality protein – one or two daily serves of soy products can be beneficial to our health.
3. Reduce menopausal symptoms. Soybeans contain hormone-like substances (called phytoestrogens) that copy the action of the female hormone oestrogen. It is thought soy can reduce menopausal symptoms (such as hot flushes). Other natural foods that may lend a hand to menopausal women.
4. Lower bad cholesterol levels. About four daily servings of soy foods in conjunction with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can reduce our LDL (bad) cholesterol by around 3-4%. Other natural foods that may help to control cholesterol.
5. Be aware of soy allergies. Soy allergies are common in babies and children.
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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)