A two day training program on Improved Soybean Production Training organised by AICRP (SOYBEAN) Director of Research kicks off here at Conference hall, College of Agriculture, CAU today .
While talking about the health benefits and economic value of soybean Dr. M Premjit, VC, CAU who graced the program as chief guest said there is evidence to prove that consuming protein regularly may help in lowering cholesterol by the binding bile acids present in soybean.
The isoflavones (antioxidants) present in soya is believed to reduce cancer cell activity.
He said unlike animal proteins soya protein decreases calcium extraction from the body and therefore may help in controlling osteoporosis(depletion of bone)
He further said, Hawaijar which is very popular in Manipur, if properly develop have strong potential of increasing food production, improving the nutritional status of the rural population and provide income to rural masses of the state.
Dr J M Laishram, Dean college of CAU and Dr K Naorem, Dy Director of Research, CAU presided in the inaugural session.