Soy: Nutritious Power Food

More Types of Soy Products

Here are four more popular soy products you can enjoy on a heart-healthy diet.

5. Miso
What: Paste made from fermented grains and soy
How to use: Use as a soup base.
Note: Believed to help digestion.

6. Soy flour
What: Finely ground soybeans
How to use: Use in place of regular flour.
Note: Soy flour lacks gluten so it is not an equal substitute for wheat flour; recipes must be adjusted.

7. Soy nuts
What: Shelled soybeans that have been dried and roasted
How to use: Use in place of other nuts.
Note: Come in lots of flavors and have much less fat than other nuts.

8. Edamame
What: Fresh soybeans harvested when still green
How to use: Boiled and lightly salted, they are a great snack. Can also be added to soups and noodle and rice dishes.
Note: Frozen edamame comes shelled or in pods. Some may already be cooked.

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