Soy is a popular legume of Asian origin. People who follow a vegetarian diet often use soy as a meat replacement. Soy beans are healthful and rich in protein, giving them numerous nutritional uses. People can eat them, drink them in milk alternatives, and take them in the form of supplements.

Yellow soybeans are often used to make soy milk, tofu, tempeh, and tamari. They also play a role in the production of soy flour for baking.

Some of the key benefits from eating soy beans are:

• Treating osteoporosis
• Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes
• Reducing breast cancer risk
• Managing obesity