The Soy Nutrition Institute provides information, research, and discussion about the benefits of soy to your health.
Health authorities increasingly recommend that Westerners shift toward more plant-based diets for health and environmental reasons. Common types of vegetarian diets include lacto-ovo vegetarian and vegan diets. While most people will never be vegetarian, many may eat a diet that consists of more plants and plant protein. These plant-focused, but non-vegetarian, diets are often referred […]
Leer en Español A recent surge in evidence from an array of sources highlights the nutritional and health attributes of soy protein for men. These sources include newly published research, the recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and an authorized FDA health claim. Nutrition scientists increasingly recognize the importance of maintaining muscle mass and […]
The ability of isoflavones and soy products to alleviate menopausal hot flashes has been researched for more than 25 years,1 and yet, questions about efficacy remain. In the past 5 years, many published reviews and clinical trials have evaluated the efficacy of isoflavones. The evidence overall justifies the use of isoflavones for the alleviation of […]
Leer en Español Research increasingly points to myriad ways in which maternal dietary intake potentially impacts the health of offspring.1-3 However, despite the large amount of information about the health effects of soyfood consumption, relatively little research on the effects of maternal soyfood intake on the developing fetus has been conducted. Recent research suggests consuming […]
New observational data by Wang et al.1 highlight the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. These foods are known for being sources of vitamins and minerals and for their phytochemical content.2 Soybeans are also known for their high phytochemical content, especially that of isoflavones.3 But the question of whether fruits and vegetables are protective in […]
Leer en Español Over the past decade there has been rigorous discussion of the role of non-dairy plant milks (NDPM) in the diet. Many reviews comparing the nutrient content of NDPM with cow’s milk have been published in recent years.1-5 Even the nomenclature used to describe NDPM has become the subject of intense debate, with […]
Leer en Español Considerable work has been devoted to determining the optimal protein for building muscle mass and strength in response to resistance exercise training (RET). Until recently, there was a consensus within the scientific community that whey protein performed better than other proteins in this regard.1 However, studies published over the past couple of […]
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were first introduced in the 1950s to treat depression.1,2 They are a separate class from other antidepressants, treating different forms of depression as well as other nervous system disorders.3 However, relatively soon after their introduction, MAOIs were quickly associated with a potentially fatal interaction with foods containing tyramine. Why is the […]
Leer en Español Research from the University of Illinois by Bosland et al.1 provides important insight about the effects of soy protein on hormone levels in men. This study is especially notable because of its size and duration. The results show that soy protein affects neither circulating levels of free testosterone (biologically active form) or […]
Hybrid meats, including those that contain soy, may appeal to both flexitarians and meat eaters. A recent New York Times article highlighted the high prevalence of vegetarianism in Brazil, a country known for its meat consumption. According to a recent survey, 14% of Brazilians report being vegetarian. The observation above bodes well for the popularity […]
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