Most larger supermarkets carry a variety of soy products, including veggie burgers, ground meat substitutes, tofu and soy milk. Vegetarian burgers come in a huge array of flavors and brands; they can be prepared quickly in a microwave and served with the condiments you'd use on a conventional burger. The ground soy "meats", found either in the produce section or the frozen food section, can be used any way you would use ground beef.
Soy milk is labeled "soy beverage" and is often not displayed in the dairy section; you may need to ask where your store keeps it. It's ideal for people who are lactose-intolerant as well as for vegetarians. It doesn't curdle when heated.
All dried beans and the foods made from them are good sources of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Soybeans have the added attraction of phytoestrogens, and they are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. A diet that includes soy products may reduce the symptoms of PMS and menopause, and may help to prevent certain cancers. However, too much soy, like any other excess, is unwise.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved special health claims for soybean products. Unfortunately, this may lead some people to eat unreasonably large amounts of soybean products. If you eat a lot of any one food, you may harm yourself, even though reasonable amounts are harmless or beneficial.
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