Isoflavones have estrogen like properties and most commonly found in soybeans and soy products.
In addition there are several sources of soy foods contain amounts of isoflavones others even less.
Isoflavones have many health benefits including reducing menopause symptoms, reduce the risk of cancer, and improve bone health.
Here are the foods that contain isoflavones:
1. Soybeans
Soybeans are the main source of isoflavones. Depending on the age of soybean isoflavone concentration varied between 12-153 mg per 100 grams of soy.
2. Tofu and Tempe
The exact amount may vary from different products, tofu and tempe contains about 25 mg isoflavones or more per 100 grams.
Tofu and tempeh can be processed into a variety of different foods to suit your taste.
3. Soy Milk
Soy milk contains 110 mg of isoflavones for every 100 grams or about half a cup.
Soy milk can be drunk immediately or added to a variety of dishes such as cereal or juice.
4. Soy flour
Soybean meal contains almost 200 mg of isoflavones per 100 grams.
To increase the consumption of soy flour, you can substitute a variety of recipes that use wheat flour with soy flour.
5. peanuts
Peanuts also contain isoflavones although in small quantities. There are approximately 0.26 mg of isoflavones in every 100 grams of peanuts.