Super Food Soybeans Are Super Food Soybeans, like all other beans, contain a high amount of protein, dietary fiber and several vitamins and minerals. Soy meal and soy flour are also sold. Soy fiber has also been shown to lower cholesterol. A half cup of tofu is about 4 ounces and contains 10-20 grams of soy protein. Just last week, the FDA approved a health claim that 20 grams of soy protein daily was useful in lowering serum cholesterol levels.
Soybeans are, indeed, a terrific food.
But they are not medicine. As part of a balanced diet with many foods in moderation, soybeans are a very healthy choice. They contain moderate amounts of polyunsaturated fat and high amounts of folic acid, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Soybeans can be cooked whole or sprouted. They can be bought roasted and snacked on like very hard peanuts.