3 things perimenopausal women should know about soya foods
Soya foods, when eaten in sufficient quantities, can have a beneficial on the health of menopausal women. Soya foods and drinks are a uniquely rich source of isoflavones. These are naturally occurring plant compounds, sometimes referred to as phytoestrogens or plant oestrogens. There are a variety of ways to include soya in the diet. Most common are soya drinks, tofu, soya meat alternative products and edamame beans (the young, green soya beans). Fermented soya products in