Becoming a vegetarian is an important decision in anyone’s life. Whether you oppose eating meat because of a simple distaste for the meat itself or you have a more deep-rooted issue with eating animals, many vegetarians are quick to sing the praises of soy. Technically part of the legume family, soybeans are an excellent source of protein, and as such, they make a fantastic substitute for the protein one usually gains from eating meat.
But soy isn’t just for the vegetarians and vegans in your life. Soy has an amazing range of uses. It’s little wonder it’s been used in China for nearly 5,000 years as part of their diet and a component in their drugs! In modern day, soy still shows up in many of our foods, but it also makes an appearance in our candles. Even if you don’t realize it, many high quality candles are actually made of soy. For the next gift giving event, consider giving your vegetarian friend a soy candle along with a large box of frozen garden burgers!