Recently soya has become a very popular legume. Discover the truth about this food and put an end to the myths behind it.

Only in recent years has soya become very popular, both as a food and a drink, so much so that we are increasingly supplementing it for milk of animal origin. This food of vegetable origin has become a common household item and it looks like it is here to stay! It has a multitude of health benefits for our body.

Unlike other products of plant origin, soya is a good source of protein. In fact, it is one of the legumes that contains most protein. Also, in comparison to the rest of the legumes in its family, it provides us with more minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

However, the interest induced by soya has also generated a lot of myths that have given rise to many doubts about this legume. Therefore, let's take a look at three things that we should know about soya to clear up the myths behind it.

1. Soya and cholesterol. Yes, it helps! This vegetable food decreases our risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases, as it is rich in isoflavones. This does not mean that other legumes, such as lentils and chickpeas do not have a similar effect. Variety is the key!

2. Does soya provoke estrogenic effects? No. There is no evidence to suggest that soya has this negative effect on a person. Other than the possibility of mild digestive problems, which can happen with any other legume, there is no conclusion that this food causes adverse effects on the body.

3. The consumption of soya causes problems for children? No. This legume has been associated with a high quality and highly digestible protein. Therefore, these benefits favor the growth and development of children and adults alike. In addition, soya helps to decrease the buildup of bad fat in the blood, keeping our hearts healthy and keeping us fit with its fat-burning vitamins like riboflavin and vitamin B12.

So if you haven't made soya your friend yet, now is the time! :)