About Soya Chunks:

Soya chunks come in different shapes and sizes, commonly- soya granules & tasty bites sized balls. It’s made number of recipes from curries to stir-fries, soya chunks can be used in a variety of different ways. And also called as ‘‘vegetarian’s meat”, these soya chunks are often preferred by Fitness center goers because of their high protein content. They are made using nutritious plant-based protein source from defatted soy flour, which is a byproduct of soybean oil extraction.

Soya Chunks Nutritional Facts:

1. A serving (100 g) of soya chunk has a sufficient amount of calories. 
2. The protein in soya chunks is highly impressive. Comparatively, chicken meat – 100 g and egg – 27 g and protein – 13 g, respectively. The rich protein content its can be daily recommended value for both men and women.
3. Fat content in soya chunks is insufficient or less when compared to meat and eggs.
4. It’s  have a considerable amount of calcium. It’s  makes up 35% of the daily recommended value.
5. More minor traces of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C are also part of the nutrient. 
6. Some brands require the soya chunks to be fried in oil first. This process can increase the calories.

Nutritional Values of Soya Chunks

100 gram of soya chunks has:

• Calories: 345 kcal
• Protein: 52 g
• Carbohydrate: 33 g
• Fibre: 13 g
• Fats: 0.50 g
• Calcium: 350 mg
• Iron: 20 mg

Benefits:

• Reduced risk of heart disease
• Reduced cholesterol levels
• Good for weight loss
• Good  for the health of bone, hair and skin health.
• Regulates blood sugar levels.
• It helps to reduce menopausal symptoms

Simple recipes with healthy food

Ingredients

• 2 cups soya chunks
• 3 medium size chopped onions
• 2 medium size chopped tomato
• 2 tsp Ginger & Garlic paste
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• Coriander leaves

Calories:145kcal  

Recipe(cooking time 40mins)

• Place the the soya chunks in a bowl and fill it up with enough hot water so that the soya chunks are completely immersed.
• Leave it aside for 15 min.
• Heat oil in pan,add onions and some rock salt. Saute it well until onions turn light brown.
• Add turmeric powder,coriander powder and garam masala powder. Fry it.
• Add tomato and mix it well.Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add soya chunks and 1cup water, cover and cook it for 15 minutes.
• Now open the lid and cook until the water evaporates.
• Add coriander leaves and mix it,serve it hot with rice or indian breads and enjoy.

Healthy meat substitute for a healthier you"