The Ezine For Every Woman Struggling For The Body She’s Always Dreamed Of!

February 13, 2003

Issue # 10

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Contents

1.Soybeans, Anti-Aging Wonder

2.Surpass yourself

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Soybeans, Anti-Aging Wonder by Dr. John Maher Looking for a high-protein, low-fat alternative to meat that can actually reduce your cholesterol level, ease menopause and help prevent osteoporosis and even cancer?

Soy protein is a "complete" protein and just as nutritious as animal protein. In those countries where soy is the main source of protein, rates of heart disease and certain cancers (particularly breast, cervical, prostate and colon) are relatively low. Soy also protects against osteoporosis and some symptoms of menopause.

Let's take a look at some ways that you can substitute soy for animal products.

Tofu--made from soy milk. It can be blended, stir-fried, steamed, grilled and baked. Crumble firm tofu into the cheese for lasagna, or add it to chili or spaghetti sauce.

Miso--soybean paste often put in soups.

Tempeh-made from fermented soybeans, can be made into a spread or pressed into a cake and marinated, grilled or baked.

Soy milk--is rich, cream milk of whole soybeans. Pour over breakfast cereal or mix half-and-half with dairy milk. Add soy milk to coffer in place of milk or creamer. Choose a low-fat product fortified with calcium.

Soy flours--can be used to thicken gravies and cream sauces, to make homemade soy milk, or to add to baked goods for a protein boost. Using about 15% soy flour in a bread recipe produces dense, moist, nutty-flavored bread.

Soy sprouts--like alfalfa sprouts, can be added to salads and other dishes.

Soy cheese is great in omelets. Soy flour can be added to pancakes and waffles. Soy protein powders and soy based meal replacement drinks are convenient and tasty way to increase soy intake. Soy "burgers" are available at most heath food stores. Textured vegetable soy protein can be added to ground beef or turkey recipes. (10% soy in such dishes blocks the formation of cancer causing HCA's, hetero-cyclic-amines, in meat.)

Try to eat some legumes every day. And make soy your most common choice. The average Asian eats one and a half servings a day.

About the Author: Dr John H Maher Ed., "Longevity News" "Your Prescription for Wellness" More Details at: http://www.RxforWellness.com

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Surpass Yourself!

No matter how good life is, it can always be better. No matter how far you've come, there is always room for growth. No matter what you know, there is always something to learn.

What have you done today to surpass yourself? What can you do right now that will challenge yourself to higher and higher accomplishment? If you look, you'll find plenty of ways to surpass yourself.

No one knows better than you how to make the best of what you have. Start a positive spiral upwards. You have what it takes to make tomorrow even brighter than today.

If you constantly look over your shoulder and compare yourself to others, it can hold you back. Focusing on what you don't have leads to a mentality of lack and limitation. Instead, concentrate on what you do have, and on how to make it even better.

Seek not to put yourself down, but rather to surpass yourself. Strive to improve on your own performance. The most effective competitors are those who set their own challenges and then surpass them.

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I wish you all the best

Marion