HEALTH WATCH   A protein powerhouse as it has one of the highest protein contents among plants.   More cheaply and easily produced than animal proteins.   Rich in calcium, iron, zinc, lecithin, many B vitamins and fiber. It also contains an ant carcinogen called is flavones.   A nutritious and wide selection of alternatives to dairy foods for the people who are lactose intolerant.   Varieties of soy foods include soymilk, tempeh, miso, natto, tofu.

Some Popular Soy Foods Tofu Nicknamed "the meat without bones" or "the meat of the fields" in China Made by adding a curdling agent to soymilk. Soymilk An alternative to cow's milk. Miso A fermented soybean paste used extensively in Japanese cooking. Okara The pulp of the soybean which is left behind when the liquid is    squeezed out of the soaked soybean. It is highly perishable so it is best to use it almost immediately. Tempeh A savory Indonesian food made by combining cooked whole soybeans    and grains with an edible mold culture. Soy sauce How can we forget the humble soy sauce?

Why not try these suggestions?   Pour soymilk over your breakfast cereal, or create a shake blended with some fruits or fruit juice for those hot dusty days.   Add some tofu to your fried rice, noodles, dishes, stews and soups - or indulge in some "yong tow foo".   Use soft tofu blended well with some salt and a small amount of lemon juice to replace sour cream.   Instead of using coconut milk or milk to thicken some dishes (e.g. curry) use unsweetened soymilk instead. Or adapt your baking recipes using soymilk.   Here's a recipe for French toast - Whisk 2 cups vanilla soymilk with 2 tbsp soy flour, dip the bread into this mixture and fry it. Viola!