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( Soybean)
The soybean (U.S.) or soya bean (UK) (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia. It is an annual plant that has been used in China for 5,000 years as a food and a component of drugs. Soy contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids for humans, and so is a good source of protein. Soybeans are the primary ingredient in many processed foods, including dairy product substitutes. Soy varies in growth, habit, and height. It may grow prostrate, not higher than 20 cm (7.8 inches), or grow up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high. The pods, stems, and leaves are covered with fine brown or gray hairs. The leaves are trifoliolate, having 3 to 4 leaflets per leaf, and the leaflets are 6–15 cm (2–6 inches) long and 2–7 cm (1–3 inches) broad. The leaves fall before the seeds are mature. The big, inconspicuous, self-fertile flowers are borne in the axil of the leaf and are white, pink or purple. The fruit is a hairy pod that grows in clusters of 3–5, each pod is 3–8 cm long(1–3 inches) and usually contains 2–4 (rarely more) seeds 5–11 mm in diameter.
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Soybean Articles
Hidden Dangers of Soy: Soy Product Dangers by web nox
If you have been hearing all about how good soy products are for you, and how much the soybean can benefit your health on so many levels, then you might be very surprised to hear that soy is not any of these things!
The truth is that soy coul...
The Hidden Dangers of Soy by Dianne Gregg
Are you experiencing unusual weight gain, bloating, and nausea? You could be developing a thyroid problem. Lose weight and stay healthy just by removing soy from your diet! Learn why soy could be killing you and your family.
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The Amazing Health benefits of Soy by Cole Carson
Health products are leaping to the top of the food market, driven by an expanding number of health-minded consumers who want to lead a happier lifestyle where they feel better and live longer. If you’ve been paying attention at your local grocery s...
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