Healthy Menu Solutions
Why Coffee, Tea, and Me.....
Our mission statement is Eat Healthy, Be Healthy, Stay Healthy. There are 16 million American vegetarians or vegans (www.navs-online.org), and each year, more Americans are deciding to change their eating habits for a better quality of life. Americans are looking for a healthier choice in their entrées and desserts.
Soy's Health Benefits
The advantage of eating the fresh, soy, natural, and whole-grain products of Coffee, Tea, and Me is the key ingredient "soy". A soy diet decreases cholesterol levels by an average of 10% because it contains soluble fiber, which is known to interfere with the absorption and metabolism of cholesterol. Studies have shown that soy protein lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol while maintaining levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Healthy Daily Fat Intake
We do need a percentage of fat daily because it is necessary for good health. Fat supplies energy and essential fatty acids. The daily recommended intake of total fat should be less than 30% of your total diet. A person who consumes 2400 calories a day should have less than 80 grams of fat. It’s important to note 30% is an upper-level limit.
Fighting Cancer With Soy
Studies have also shown that hormone-dependent cancers, such as breast, ovarian, and prostate, have responded especially well to a soy-rich diet; that's because soy contains plant estrogens called Isoflavones, which may block the formation of new blood vessels, which tumors need to grow. According to the Organic Consumers Organization, soy alleviates menopause symptoms because the plant estrogens in soy minimize hot flashes and night sweats.