From east to west
In Asia, soya has long been a staple part of people's diets, and has been grown in China for over 3 000 years. In the past decade, however, it has become an increasingly familiar sight to shoppers in other parts of the world.
At first, soya milk was most widely used by people with intolerances to dairy products, but as the health benefits of soya have become widely recognised, more and more people are trying it.
So-ya healthy
It's hard to believe that something as small and unremarkable as a soya bean can be so good for you. These little beans are a great source of protein, fibre and unsaturated fatty acids, both omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids. They are also full of minerals such as iron, magnesium and vitamins e.g. various B vitamins.
In addition soya protein, when replacing animal protein in your diet, can lower cholesterol levels. The US Food and Drug administration (FDA) approved the health claim that intake of 25 g of soya protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce risk of heart disease..
Don't miss out
While many people are put off trying soya milk or tofu because of the flavour, or lack of it, AdeS soya drinks, both flavoured dairy as well as fruit-based soya drinks, are a great-tasting way to introduce soya into your diet.
AdeS is fortified with vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and vitamin C, to help maintain a strong and healthy body – while it contains a third less calories than regular fruit juice drinks.
Available in the Netherlands and Ireland, where it is called AdeZ, and across Latin America, AdeS comes in a variety of tantalising flavours –and can be found in the chilled juice section of your supermarket and in the special milk section in Latin America too.
