Yuba

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Yuba

Yuba, is also known as dried bean curd, tofu skin.

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Nutritional Benefits of Yuba:

According to article by “Sina” on 24th July 2019, Yuba,

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1. The protein content of yuba is relatively high. The protein content of yuba is similar to that of soybean, and it contains eight types of essential amino acids. Yuba is a high-quality protein. After processing, the soybean fibre in yuba is reduced, which is more convenient for digestion and absorption.

2. Yuba can help patients with iron deficiency anemia to increase their sickness resistance strength. The iron content of Yuba is not lower than that of animal liver. For patients with iron deficiency anemia, teenagers and children, insufficient iron content can easily reduce their sickness resistance strength. So it’s better for them to eat appropriate amount of Yuba. Other ease anemia natural foods.

3. Yuba can lower cholesterol. The soy lecithin in yuba can help remove deposits on blood vessel walls and lower cholesterol. Other natural foods that may help to control cholesterol.

4. Yuba may maintain intestinal health and facilitate defecation. The soy oligosaccharides in yuba can improve the bacterial environment in the intestines, which can not only maintain intestinal health but also facilitate defecation. Other digestive healthy food.

5. Yuba is anti-oxidation, anti-aging. Yuba may regulate endocrine, and regulate blood lipids. The soy isoflavones in yuba acts as antioxidant. Yuba have anti-aging effects. Yuba may also have the function of regulating endocrine and blood lipids. Other skin care and anti-aging natural foods.

Yuba is made from soybean. According to article on Better Health Channel written by Deakin University approved by Health department of Victoria State Government, Australia. Soy is

1. Reduce risk of a range of health problems. 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 may go against cancer. Other natural foods that are good for bones. Other helping heart natural foods.

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. Reduce 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)

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