When you enjoy So Good soymilk, you can be reassured that you’re not missing out - we’ve got your key nutrients covered.

So Good soymilks are nutritionally comparable to whole dairy milk with a range of essential nutrients including protein, calcium and phosphorus, with many also providing vitamin B12, vitamin A and riboflavin.

 

Protein

So Good soymilks are a good source of plant protein, providing comparable amounts of protein to that found in whole dairy milk. The benefit of plant sources of protein is that these foods contain beneficial nutrients such antioxidants, with no animal fat or cholesterol.

Protein is a vital part of every cell in the body, including those in the muscles, heart, liver, blood cells, skin, hair, nails, teeth and bones. Protein is needed by our bodies for growth and repair, as well as for the production of enzymes, antibodies to fight infection, haemoglobin which carries oxygen in the blood, and hormones such as insulin.

Protein is found in animal foods such as meats, eggs and dairy, but is also found in plant foods such as legumes including soy, (as well as lentils, chickpeas, cannellini beans, borlotti beans etc), seeds, nuts and wholegrains. The benefit of plant sources of protein is that these foods contain beneficial nutrients such as antioxidants with no animal fat or cholesterol.

So Good soymilks are a good source of plant protein, providing comparable amounts of protein to that found in whole dairy milk.

Read more about the health benefits of soy protein.

 

Calcium

So Good soymilks are high in calcium, containing one third of your daily calcium needs in one 250ml glass. So Good soymilk has the same amount of calcium as whole dairy milk, without the cholesterol, animal fat or lactose.

Calcium is needed for the normal development and maintenance of our bones as well as for optimal functioning of our nerves and muscles. Calcium is stored in our bones and teeth where it provides structure and strength.

So Good soymilks are high in calcium, containing one third of your daily calcium needs in one 250ml glass. So Good soymilk has the same amount of calcium as full cream dairy milk, without the cholesterol, animal fat or lactose.

 

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is as essential vitamin needed for cell division and a healthy nervous system. So Good soymilks (other than So Good Organic) provide half your daily vitamin B12 needs in one 250ml glass.

Vitamin B12, is an essential vitamin and a member of the vitamin B-complex group. It is found in animal foods such as meat, cheese, eggs, fish, milk and milk products. While plant foods don’t contain vitamin B12 naturally, it can be added to certain foods, and this vitamin B12 s just as bioavailable to the body as animal sources. In fact, some research has shown that vitamin B12 from supplements, and fortified plant foods may be even more efficiently absorbed than vitamin B12 from meat, fish and poultry.

Getting all the vitamin B12 we need each day is vitally important as Vitamin B12 is involved in DNA synthesis and cell division (like the formation of blood cells), and is also essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system. Deficiency can result in a certain type of anaemia and even neurological damage.

 

Vitamin A

Vitamin A – essential for our eyes and immune function. So Good soymilks (other than So Good Organic) is a source of vitamin A.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which helps maintain normal reproduction, vision and immune function. You can get vitamin A from fruits and vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots, spinach, red capsicum, mango, rockmelon, apricots, peach, milk, butter, offal meats.

So Good soymilks (other than So Good Organic) are a source of vitamin A containing a similar amount of Vitamin A to that of whole dairy milk.

 

Riboflavin

Riboflavin is involved in the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrate and fat, as well as for growth and repair. So Good soymilks are a source of this important B group vitamin.

Riboflavin or vitamin B2 is important for the way the body uses proteins, as well as the growth and repair of body tissues including skin and eyes. Riboflavin is available in the diet from a variety of foods such as fortified breakfast cereals, meats, almonds, yeast extract, broccoli, spinach and avocado.

So Good soymilks (other than So Good Organic) are a source of Riboflavin containing a similar amount to that of whole dairy milk.

 

Phosphorus

An  important mineral for bones and teeth, phosphorus is also involved in many processes in the body like the production of energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins, as well as helping the body using some of the B-complex vitamins. Eighty-five percent of the phosphorus in our bodies is found in bone.

Phosphorus is found in milk and milk products, meats, legumes, lentils, brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, corn, mushrooms, peas, spinach, broccoli and fruits.

So Good soymilks are a source of phosphorus containing a similar amount to that of whole dairy milk.

 

Potassium

Potassium is found in many fruits and vegetables and has an important role in regulating the body’s acid balance.

Potassium along with sodium regulates the balance of acidity and water in the blood. Potassium takes part in chemical reactions in the body such as the transmission of impulses along nerves which cause muscles such as the heart muscle to contract.

Leafy green vegetables, chickpeas, potatoes, corn, vine fruit such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin, and root vegetables are particularly good sources of potassium. It is also found in beans and peas, tree fruits such as apples, oranges and bananas, milks and yoghurts and meats.

 

The above nutrition information is of a general nature and does not substitute for individual or specific advice as recommended to you by your Health Practitioner.

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