What are the health benefits of soy?

Following are health benefits of soyabean.-
*Its the richest source of protein in vegan diet.Its well digested and absorbed by human body.
*It contains antioxidant-polyphenols which protects against degenerative diseases like cancer and cardio vascular disorders.
*It has phytoestrogen,a compound that reduces the post menopausal symptoms.
*It is considered very good for diabetics.The protein present in soyabean helps in increased production of insulin in the body.
*Soyabean contains lecithin that prevents against mental fatigue and also prevents cholesterol deposits in arteries.
*It is very good for children in growing age,pregnant women and lactating mothers,because of the good protein content that is required during physiological growth of the body.

I agree with you Akansha..Soya is very good for health. But with all the benefits it has few anti nutritional factors as well which may affect the availability and absorption of many other nutrients present in foods. In order to prevent these the soya beans should be processed in any form to reduce the effect of these anti nutritional factors.These include over night soaking,boiling,germinating or fermenting.