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Is Vegemil Healthy?

 
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DCJames



Joined: 27 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:25 am    Post subject: Is Vegemil Healthy? Reply with quote

It tastes great, but is it healthy?
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Joined: 15 Aug 2003
Location: Land of the Morning DongChim (Kancho)

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use it (and did so even in my homecountry - before coming here) - as an alternative to milk...

(being raised vegetarian - soy was needed to get all the essentials that I never got from eating meat).....

http://www.vegemil.co.kr/eng_product/index.htm



Soybean is the main material of Vegemil that is rich in good quality protein. That's why our ancestors called soybean "beef that comes from soil" and it has been one of our five grains which were our main food. In our old book it is written that soybean was treated as a medicine and recently advanced countries approved the effectiveness of medical treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. Vegemil is an alkaline nutritious beverage that is manufactured under the newest automated facility. It is made of selected soybeans which contain about 40% of protein and they are fortified with all kinds of essential nutrients. Vegemil contains no cholesterol which causes chronic diseases such as arteriosclerosis and hypertention. It rather eliminates cholesterol accumulated in blood vessel by its abundant essential fatty acids which are linoleic acid and linolenic acid. Also in Vegemil there is no lactose, so it is an excellent nutritional supply for lactose intolerance baby and even adults who are lack of lactose resolving enzyme without any ill effects. Moreover, it is suitable for babies and adults who have cow's milk allergy. There are various types of Vegemil which is pure vegetable milk. They are made of protein extracted from soybean and fortified with nutrients like essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and etc., and also higher the percentage of digestability. For optimal products considering age, there are Vegemil Infant for babies, Vegemil Youth for growing juveniles, Vegemil Adult for middle-aged people who consider their health. Vegemil A which is an orthodox pure soybean milk has a plain taste, Vegemil B has a sweet tender taste. Brand new type Elite Vegemil has the higher quantity of soybean and also there is Vegemil that does not contain any sugar but has a sweet and rich taste. For processing soybean milk there are Vegemil Apple with refreshing apple flavor, Vegemil Choco with the taste of rich and sweetness of choco and Sweet Vegemil Banana fortified with calcium. There are several kinds of packages that are possible for long time storage. Pak products which are made of sterilized packages, bottle and pouch products are available.

Detailed Product Description

Vegemil A
Containing all nutritional and functional properties of soybean, Vegemil A is a plain soymilk with the original taste and flavor but without adding any other additives. To increase nutrient utilization in the body, methionine, water-soluble calcium, minerals and Vitamin D are included in this product.
Nutritional aspects of Vegemil A

This product contains natural vegetable nutrients purely from soybean such as soy protein, soy-oligosaccharide, dietary-fibers iron, and soy oil. In addition, methionine makes protein high qualified, calcium and vitamin D shows a synergistic effect on bone Physiology, and other minerals Provide a normal regulation of the body.

Functional aspects of Vegemil A
As functional nutrients, this product is rich in dietary fiber, soy- oligosaccharide, isoflavones and other essential unsaturated fatty acids. Dietary fiber has been known to have several functions of restricting blood glucose level, lowering serum cholesterol, eliminating carcinogens, and preventing gastrointestinal irritations like constipation and diarrhea. Soy-
oligosaccharide also keeps intestine healthy by activating the growth of Bifidobacteria.
Recently isoflavone is reported as a good substance in preventing adults from osteoporosis, breast cancers ovary cancer and etc. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are rich in soybean and fish oil and known to efficiently decrease the risk factors of chronic diseases.


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it says "Wellbeing" on the packaging, then it's good for you.
Wellbeing board markers
Wellbeing belt clips
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I saw "well-being" used to describe high fat pork - "bosam". Rolling Eyes
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