What is this food?
Soy drink (powder-based, plain). It’s a plant-based drink made from soy, typically mixed with water and used as a source of protein.
Why it matters to health
Soy drink can help support your daily protein needs, which is useful for keeping you full and supporting muscle maintenance—especially if you include it in your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks routine. It also provides dietary fiber (6.9 g per 100 g), which can help with digestion and steadier energy. However, this specific version has moderate calories (449 kcal) and carbohydrates (59.6 g) with 22.8 g sugar, plus sodium (753 mg) and fat (13.7 g, with 2.74 g saturated fat). So it’s best to watch your portion and how often you use it, especially if you’re also getting sugar and salt from other snacks or drinks.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: use the recommended scoop/serving and measure when possible (powder drinks can get calorie- and sugar-heavy fast).
- Mix smarter: prepare with water (not sweetened milk) and avoid adding extra sugar.
- Pair for balance: have it as a snack with a fiber-rich food (e.g., whole grain bread or fruit) to support fullness.
- Watch sodium: if you’re also eating salty snacks (chips, instant noodles), balance by choosing lower-salt options that day.
- Check labels: if you’re buying different brands, compare sugar and sodium per serving.
Common Filipino dishes
Soy-based drinks (soy milk), taho, ginataang halo-halo (with soy/bean options), tofu sisig, tokwa’t baboy, okoy with tofu