What are the benefits of soy milk, over regular dairy milk?

Soy milk is a healthy beverage made from soybeans; it is nutritionally close to cow's milk. It can be a good alternative for people who don¡¯t like drinking cow's milk. Soy milk contains approximately the same amount of protein (3.5%) as cow's milk, 2% fat, 2.9% carbohydrate and 0.5% ash. It can be easily made at home; however, it is readily available in most of the markets. Health benefits of soya milk are abound; check out the benefits, advantages, calories, and nutritional value of Soy milk.

Benefits of Soy Milk
1. First benefit of soy milk is that, it has extra protein and fiber.
2. Soy milk has isoflavones, which are actually chemicals very similar to the hormone estrogen. Isoflavones deal with many health issues; most important being the prevention of various cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.
3. Soy milk has little saturated fat and no cholesterol.
4. As it doesn't contain galactose, Soy milk can safely replace breast milk in children with Galactosemia.
5. Soy milk lacks casein and is a good source of lecithin and vitamin E.
6. Soy milk is safe for people with lactose intolerance, or milk allergy.
7. It also helps in fighting the symptoms of menopause and in promoting eye health.

Nutrition In Soy Milk
This chart shows nutrients count in 250ml of plain soymilk.

Per 1c/240 ml	Soymilk£¨not stweeten£©	2% Vitamin A & D Dairy Milk	Benefit
Calories (mg)	90.0	120.0
Protein (mg)	7.0	8.0
Fat (mg)	4.5	5.0
Sodium (mg)	120.0	125.0
Iron (mg)	1.8	*
Calcium	8% (80.0 mg)	30%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	25% (0.25mg)	*	Needed to metabolize carbohydrates. Promotes growth, especially in children. Fights stress and promotes energy. Aids digestion and absorption of nutrients. Needed for fertility and lactation. Promotes health of nervous system, muscles and heart. Improves mental attitude and learning capacity.
Riboflavin ( Vitamin B2)	9%(0.16mg)	*	Needed for digestion, cell respiration and formation of red blood cells and antibodies. Benefits vision, healthy skin, nails and hair. Aids growth and reproduction. Helps reduce stress.
Niacin	2% (0.36mg)	*	Assists in digestion. Needed for skin, tongue and nervous system health. Essential for production of cortisone, thyroxine, insulin and sex hormones. Required for brain function. Increases circulation and reduces cholesterol.
Vitamin B6	5%(0.098mg)	*	Promotes healthy skin, teeth, muscles and nerves. Needed for antibodies and red blood cells. Important for metabolism of nutrients. Assures chemical balance in blood and body tissues. Helps regulate body fluids.
Copper	15% (0.3mg)	*
Manganese	20% (0.4mg)	*

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