About Soybeans
Soybeans are the world’s most widely grown and used bean in the world, it is also one of the most researched and healthiest foods today. Soybeans can be green, yellow, brown, or black. Soybeans help you to stay lean, soy lowers blood pressure and cholesterol in men, soy is great for women’s hearts and bones, Soybeans stabilize blood sugar, they lower risk of diabetes, and even more! The Chinese name for soybeans means “greater bean” because they are SO good for you! The texture of Soybeans is very adaptable, so they can be made into soymilk, meat, soy nuts, tofu, tempeh, flour, natto, miso, and much more! Soybeans originated in China more than 13,000 years ago; they were considered the most important crop in the area. They were introduced into Japan in the 8th century, and were introduced to Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, and Vietnam many centuries later. Soybeans showed up in the United States in the 18th century, planted by an American who brought them back from China. Farmers began planting them in the 19th century. Today, United States is the best place to get Soybeans.