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The grains look so homey and attractive, readily available, a convenient addition to our menus, breakfast and lunch alike. Yes,  soybeans , also known as soya beans, is much more than a household name, it has become a part of our very makeup. Soya beans has long been touted for its nutritional benefits, labelled as the ultimate protein source, the best replacement for foods some people are allergic to, such as milk from animals, or the perfect vegetable, what with its rich store of vitamins and other nutrients. Yet, according to studies carried out by the  American Nutrition Association , the downside of consuming soybeans, though not publicized, is vital information that every food lover and nutritionist should reflect about before recommending this legume, or consuming it. Although processing can reduce the anti nutrients and their side effects contained in Soybeans, these remain, and have been shown to pose a real health hazard. The raw beans has been shown to reduce the body