Soy milk for weight loss

Soy milk

Soy milk is a non-dairy plant-based drink. It is made from soybeans, and it is similar to beans in its taste, and this flavor is acceptable to the Chinese who are commonly consumed with them, while it is not common in Japanese culture and the West, and it is worth noting that many brands that produce soy milk add some vitamins and minerals Such as; Vitamin D and calcium. ^{[1] [2]}

To see the general benefits of soy milk, you can read the article What are the benefits of soy milk .

The nutritional value of soy milk

The following is the amount of nutrients in one cup of soy milk, which weighs about 243 grams: ^[3]

Soy milk and weight loss

It is worth noting that eating one type of food alone cannot lead to weight loss or gain. Whereas, weight control depends on calculating the calories consumed. Losing weight, for example, requires eating less calories than the amount burned by the body, which constitutes a caloric deficiency , which is also called lack of energy, ^[4] but some studies indicate that consumption Soy milk in moderate quantities, and as part of a healthy diet that may aid in weight loss, ^[5] where one study published in Advances in Nutrition in 2017 mentioned that soybeans are suitable foods to relieve obesity due to their high content of protein and isoflavones. Isoflavone, ^[6]Another study, published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety in 2008, indicated that soybeans are low in calories, carbohydrates and fats, and completely free of cholesterol. ^[7] It is worth noting that there are some studies that supported the effect of soy milk on weight loss. While others showed that soy milk had no effect in losing weight, and the following is an explanation:

• Studies show the effect of soy milk on weight loss:
  • One study published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2012 showed that consuming soy milk as part of a diet reduces 200-500 calories from a person's total needs, and contains between 50% to 60% of carbohydrates, and between 15%. To 20% of protein, and less than 30% of fat, it contributed to reducing the measurement of waist circumference in obese people more than following the same diet, but using cow's milk instead of soy milk, and the study indicated that body weight did not differ Significantly between members of the two groups. ^[8]
  • A review of several studies published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences in 2007 indicated that consuming soy protein may contribute to increasing satiety and reducing obesity, thus reducing excess body fat, in addition to reducing insulin resistance. ^[9]
  • One study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association in 2007 showed that consuming soy milk contributes to weight reduction similar to consuming skim cow's milk, and the study showed no significant difference between their effect on body fat percentage and waist circumference measurement. ^[10]
• Studies have not shown a relationship between soy milk intake and weight loss:
  • A study published in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences in 2012 compared the results of consuming cow's milk and soy milk for a period of time on a group of women who were obese or overweight, and all of them followed a weight-loss diet, and the study showed no difference in weight between women. Those who consumed soy milk or cow's milk , but those who consumed soy milk were noticed to have some positive effects; As they had decreased levels of harmful cholesterol. ^[11]
  • A study published in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences in 2010 indicated that consumption of soy milk or soybeans does not affect body weight or levels of the hormone leptin in women with metabolic syndrome during menopause. . ^[12]

References

1. ↑ Jessica Migala (21-5-2019), “All About Soy Milk: Nutrition, Benefits, Risks, and How It Compares With Other Milks” , www.everydayhealth.com , Retrieved 20-5-2020. Edited.
2. ↑ "Soymilk" , www.sciencedirect.com , Retrieved 20-5-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ "SILK Plain, soymilk" , www.fdc.nal.usda.gov , 4-1-2019, Retrieved 20-5-2020. Edited.
4. ↑ Malia Frey (2-7-2020), "Calorie Deficit for Losing Weight" , www.verywellfit.com , Retrieved 20-5-2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Shannon George, "Weight Gain and Soy Milk" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 20-5-2020. Edited.
6. ↑ Masoumeh Akhlaghi, Morteza Zare And Fatemeh Nouripour (9-2017), “Effect of Soy and Soy Isoflavones on Obesity-Related Anthropometric Measures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials” , Advances in Nutrition , Issue 5, Folder 8, Page 705--717. Edited.
7. ↑ Preeti Singh, R Kumar, S Sabapathy And Others (30-1-2008), “Functional and Edible Uses of Soy Protein Products” , Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety , Issue 1, Folder 7, Page 14-28. Edited.
8. ↑ Seyed Keshavarz, Zeinab Nourieh, Mohammad Attar And Others (2012), “Effect of Soymilk Consumption on Waist Circumference and Cardiovascular Risks among Overweight and Obese Female Adults” , International Journal of Preventive Medicine , Issue 3, Folder 11, Page 798--805 . Edited.
9. ↑ Manuel Velasquez And Sam Bhathena (2007), “Role of Dietary Soy Protein in Obesity” , International Journal of Medical Sciences , Issue 2, Folder 4, Page 72-82. Edited.
10. ↑ Judith Lukaszuk, Paul Luebbers And Beth Gordon (2007), "Preliminary Study: Soy Milk as Effective as Skim Milk in Promoting Weight Loss" , Journal of the American Dietetic Association , Issue 10, Folder 107, Page 1811-1814. Edited.
11. ↑ Zeinab Nourieh, Seyed Ali Keshavarz, Mohammad Attar And Others (2012), “Effects of soy milk consumption on inflammatory markers and lipid profiles among non-menopausal overweight and obese female adults” , Journal of Research in Medical Sciences , 13-02- 2012, Issue 1, Folder 17, Page 65-72. Edited.
12. ↑ Leila Azadbakht And Ahmad Esmaillzadeh (2010), “A cross-over trial on soy intake and serum leptin levels in women with metabolic syndrome” , Journal of Research in Medical Sciences , Issue 6, Folder 15, Page 317--323. Edited.