Soybean, Source of Nutritions

Processed soy products like tempeh and tofu has been so widely consumed by people in Asia, included of Indonesian, and even can be regarded as the main menu. However, there is still stigma that tempeh and tofu are the middle to lower food, although soy is a complete nutritional composition. Nutrient composition of soy is as follows:
Water:                          5 - 9.4%
Protein:                  29.6 - 50.3%
Fat:                        13.5 - 24.3%
Carbohydrates:     16.6 - 40.2%
Ash:                         3.3 - 6.4%
Calcium:                        220 mg
Iron:                                11 mg
Phosphorus:                   585 mg
Vitamin A:                      110 SI
Vitamin B1:                  1.07 mg
 
In 100 grams of soy.

Fat content of soy, mostly in the form of fatty acids (88.10%), phospholipide (9.8%) and glikolipida (1.6%). Unsaturated fatty acid content of 78.7% and 14.5% saturated fatty acids. Soybeans are a source of essential fatty acids oleic and linoleic. Unsaturated fatty acids in the know can prevent artherosklerosis blood vessels. In the body, unsaturated fatty acids serves to break free cholesterol into cholesterol ester.

The biggest soy protein globulin composed by 90%, 10% albumin. Soy protein containing 18 amino acids are 9 kinds of essential amino acids and 9 types of non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids include cystine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Non essential amino acids include alanine, glycine, arginine, histidine, proline, tyrosine, aspartic acid and glutamic acid. This protein plays a major role in cell growth and repair.

Carbohydrates in soybean consists of 2 fractions, namely soluble and insoluble fractions. Soluble fraction consisting of hexoses, sucrose, raffinosa, stakiosa and verboskasa. Insoluble fraction consists of hemicellulose, cellulose, lignin, pectin and complex carbohydrates. The majority of soybean carbohydrates are in the form of compounds raffinosa as oligosaccharides with low molecular weight. This carbohydrate group led flatulensi (bloating) in ruminants and humans, so before consumption, soy should be soaked several hours to reduce the content of this compound. Hemicellulose contained in soy is a food fiber that has a hypocholesterolemic effect, which is influential in lowering blood cholesterol.

Soybean is a good source of minerals, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mg and Na. Na serves as a diuretic to control hypertension. Vitamin content of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and carotene. As the type of legume, soy is also a good source of folic acid.

Soy Prevent Breast Cancer Since the Puberty

Scientific proof that soy beneficial for the prevention of cancer appear to continue to grow. Nuts are rich in protein content is believed to be having an enormous potential against the growth of breast cancer, especially if consumed since puberty.

Young women should eat food made from soy if  she want to avoid the risk of breast cancer. In soybeans, according to investigators contained a kind of important chemical called genistein that is claimed to be effective against cancer.

Nevertheless, major challenges still faced by the researchers in the use of these substances in soy genistein. They have to make sure how soy can be used appropriately to provide protection of adolescent women from this vicious disease. The timing seems important in the use of this bioactive food, and if we can reveal why these substances can protect, then we can provide breast cancer prevention in a broader scope.

Although there are various theories that explain the relationship while soy to the prevention of cancer. However, there is currently no convincing explanation about why the cancer risk reduction effects are stronger during childhood and early puberty.

So far, there are only three research that examines the benefits of soy in puberty and its influence on the development of advanced-stage breast cancer. Two of the research has focused on Asian women who eat soy in the daily menu.

This research indicates that soy offers a very strong protective effect - which is about 50 percent lower risk of breast cancer - when consumed during childhood and early adolescence. In fact the strongest evidence revealed through a variety of research in mice. From this animal research, data on exposure to genistein in pre puberty is very consistent in showing decreased risks of cancer. Exposure to genistein in fetal development or in adulthood did not show precisely the same impact protection.

Further testing in rats showed that the use of genistein in puberty can suppress levels of terminal end buds (terminal end buds) or structures that cause the growth of mammary epithelial tissue, where the cells lining the milk ducts, and in the epithelial cells of breast cancer is growing.

What to Look For When Checking for Breast Self

Millions of women in the world positive breast cancer and largely too late to realize it. Before the late notice, immediately do the examination early with BSE.

Someone that has no risk factors can still develop breast cancer. Screening and early detection is the right tool to reduce the risk of death caused by this disease.

Only a few risk factors that can be done to prevent breast cancer, such as avoiding hormone replacement therapy for long-term, having a child before age 30, breastfeeding, avoiding overweight with doing exercise and proper diet, and limiting alcohol consumption. There is data that suggests that vitamin A, C, and E can protect against breast cancer, but further research is needed to prove it. Currently, the most important for every woman is to lower the risk by doing a screening mammogram on a regular basis, doing breast self-exam, and see a doctor regularly.

Breast self examination (BSE) is one way to detect abnormalities in the breast. BSE can do yourself at home each month after the menstrual cycle. Make a benchmark date for the conduct BSE tests on the dates that you will remember, such as pay bills.

What must be realized while doing BSE?
1. Palpable lump.
2. Thickening of the skin.
3. Changes in size and shape of the breast.
4. Skin shrinkage.
5. Discharge from the nipple when not nursing.
6. There is pain in the breast without any obvious cause.
7. Swelling of the upper arm.
8. Palpable lump in the armpit or neck.

If abnormalities are found as described above, or feel no change compared to the situation in the previous month, then immediately consult a doctor for further examination.

Risk factors for breast cancer:
1. First got my period at age less than 10 years.
2. Experiencing menopause (menopause) after the age of 50 years.
3. Not married.
4. It never bear children.
5. First child after age 35 years.
6. Never breastfed children.
7. Have had breast surgery are caused by abnormal benign or malignant breast tumors.
8. Having a family member suffering from cancer.

Reminders When Traveling With Your Dog

Learning how to travel with your dog can make the experience less stressful and a lot of more enjoyable! Traveling with your pooch can be a major hassle if don’t make all the right choices. It should be planned ahead of time so you wouldn’t ruin your family weekend getaway or long vacation.

If you’ve decided to carry your dog during the trip, here are a few reminders that you can do to ensure a safe travel experience:

Buy a dog tag or collar with identification

Your dog needs to wear a collar or tag with all the necessary identification in it. A microchip may also be beneficial for additional security. The tag should contain your dog's name, your name, and your home phone number, as well as proof of rabies shots. Keep your dog's collar and tag on whenever you’re outside. No matter how well behaved your dog may be, there’s always a chance that he may accidentally get lost or get away from you. All the information on your dog tag will be very important as you travel or decide to leave your pet at a kennel.

Safety first

Always remember safety first. To ensure your dog’s safety while he’s in the car, purchase a dog car seat. With the use of this equipment, your furry friend will be safer and more comfortable if your car makes a sudden stop.

Train your dog

Before you travel, your dog should have basic training so he will be well-behaved during the trip. It is a good idea to make your first few trips in the car to somewhere fun for your dog before embarking on a long trip. Take your dog to a park so he associates a car ride with something fun.

Bring all the necessary dog supplies

When taking a long trip, don’t forget to pack all the necessary supplies for your dog. Among the essentials include water, dog food, treats, his collar and leash. You should also bring your dog’s favourite toys, and plastic bags for his poop. Also, he sure to bring any medications your dog needs.

Be prepared always

Emergencies can happen while you’re traveling with your dog, so you need to make some additional preparation. Planning your trip can make any form of emergency less stressful. Prepare a list of veterinary hospitals in the area where you’ll be staying, along with a detailed map.

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Diet of Soybean Make Skin Youthful

Anyone know that soy beans are high protein. Which probably is not many people know that soy is a major source of isoflavones which have been shown to have a number of benefits for the body, one of which makes the skin stay young.

Extract in soy protein containing estrogen in the form of substances called isoflavones or phytoestrogens.
The impact of eating phytestrogen wrinkles will be reduced. Same effect as the result of hormone therapy to reduce skin aging.

Study against 26 women aged 30-40 years, known isoflavone consumption for three months proved able to withstand the conditions do not become severe wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.

In addition to changing role of estrogen, soy also functions as an antioxidant that can protect the body against cancer because it neutralizes free radicals, which originated from the polluted environment. Estrogen enough could also help fertility.

Depending Preparations

To ensure our body's cells are supplied by isoflavones, then we should eat soy-based foods every day.

Apart from tempeh, tofu and soy milk, recently more and more soy-based foods. The amount of isoflavones in soybeans varies, depending on how its processing. Flour roasted soybeans and soy isoflavones contain the highest, much higher than tempeh, tofu, or soy milk. Moreover, soy isoflavones in soy could be damaged if the product is processed by frying.

The Japanese are the most high soy consumed in Asia. On average they ate about 31 grams of soy per day. Various soy products are very popular there. For example, edamame (boiled soybeans) are commonly used as a snack.

Breast Cancer Can Be Prevented

More than a third of breast cancer cases actually do not have to happen if a woman was willing to exercise more frequently and reduce the consumption of fatty foods. Similarly, warnings delivered by health experts.

More sophisticated drug therapies, early detection and screening mammogram is able to dramatically slow the cancer, but the focus is preventive action should be campaigned through lifestyle changes.

What can be achieved maximally by screening measures have been achieved. We can not do more. It is time to move on to other things, that changes in lifestyle. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the agency under the WHO, 25-30 per cent of cancer cases can be prevented, so far people more often associate with cancer genetics than lifestyle.

Genes have existed for thousands of years, but the longer the cancer cases continues to increase. Of course this has nothing to do with genes.

The experts found the majority of breast cancer get fuel from estrogen, a hormone produced by fat tissue. Therefore, experts suspect, the more overweight a person, the more estrogen they produced so that it can provide fuel for cancer. Even on skinny women, experts believe exercise can help reduce cancer risk because fat can be converted into muscle.

Breast cancer is now more leads in young women. 20 years ago cancer was more common in women over the age of 50 years, now many women aged under 30 who have breast cancer.

Lifestyle, including diet, smoking, lack of exercise, including stress in daily life haari, could be one cause of breast cancer.