One of the five holy crops of ancient China, soya, in all its forms, has been deemed as a versatile product. So for those who are interested to take their pick there's a host of items to choose from - whole soya beans, soya sprouts, or processed s soya milk, tofu, tempeh, soya sauce or miso.

Soya and the heart :

According to studies, soya is known to reduce the risk of heart diseases besides its anti-oxidant value. One of the reasons why soya enjoys a great deal of acceptance mong vegeterians is because of its rich vitamin, mineral and fibre content. A few ideological and medical reasons have also triggered its consumption - many abstain from consuming animal products, while some others are intolerant to milk protein and lactose.