The Soy Nutrition Institute provides information, research, and discussion about the benefits of soy to your health.
People often report feeling better when adopting restrictive diets, largely due to short-term improvements (e.g., weight loss or improved energy). Popular examples include very low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets, which emphasize protein and can reduce appetite while driving rapid initial weight loss, and detox or juice cleanses, which rely on caloric restriction and high fluid intake […]
With so many words and claims on the front of food packaging, it can be difficult for consumers—and even health professionals—to distinguish between regulated claims and marketing language. Updated regulatory guidance on the use of the term “healthy” provides a clearer signal of desirable nutritional attributes, and many soy foods meet the criteria. On December […]
The number of people with dementia globally is forecast to increase as the world population ages [1], which will have implications for families and their health care, social care, and care costs. In the 11th edition (2019) of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) systems, released by the WHO, dementia is referred to as a […]
Omega-6 fats have been accused of fueling inflammation, a claim that has been escalated by recent social media conversations and online chatter. But new data from the Framingham Offspring Study suggest the opposite may be true, particularly in the case of linoleic acid (LA), the most common omega-6 fat in the American diet and the […]
by Katherine
Seed oils include oils derived from seeds rather than the fruit of plants (e.g., palm oil and olive oil). These oils include those from canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, rice, safflower, sesame and soybeans. How do these seeds become oil? This fact sheet uncovers each step of common seed oil processing methods.
by Katherine
Amidst a call to replace seed oils with other sources of fats, one is left to wonder “are there public health risks of this shift?” This fact sheet explores the potential health risks of removing seed oils from the diet.
Industry funding has been a common criticism of the science supporting the health benefits of seed oils. This fact sheet outlines the various research and demonstrates that much of it has been funded by independent sources.
Does linoleic acid cause inflammation? Where did the controversy about seed oils start? This fact sheet outlines frequently asked questions and delivers the scientific evidence to answer them. Explore the science of seed oils and the importance of referencing high-quality research.
Saag paneer (also known as palak paneer) has always been one of my favorite Indian dishes. When I traveled to India to visit my husband’s family, the wonderful cooks there asked us what we wanted to eat. My first choice was a no-brainer: saag paneer! It’s also the Indian recipe I make most often at […]
Believe it or not, tofu CAN be part of Latin-inspired cuisine! As a dietitian and busy, Latina mom, I’m always on the lookout for ways to create meals that are nourishing, convenient and inspired by the cultural cuisine I grew up eating. When I realized I could blend my love of [Argentine] empanadas with my […]
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