Some Soya Bean Facts

The soya (soy in America) bean is the meat and dairy free alternaitve for vegans. It comes in many forms such as soya milk, tofu and the thing that started it all... the bean!
Here's some random facts you amy not have known about the soya bean:

1. Today, the world's top producers of soya are America, Brazil, Argentina, China and India


2. Soy provides a complete protein as it contains all eight amino acids essential for human health


3. Approx. 6% of soya beans are used directly as human food, mostly in Asia.


4. The first recorded use of soy was in 2838 BC in China. They called the soy bean tautau meaning 'greater bean.'


5. The Recommended Daily Allowance of soy is 25g. As eaten as part of a healthy life-style, soy can reduce the risk of heart disease.

So there are just a few facts about soy. Enjoy!