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Nutrient content more important than degree of processing

December 29, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

“Ultra-processed foods” — they have become buzz words. But new research from a team of U.S. and Brazilian academics suggests that nutrient content is more important than the degree to which the foods we eat have been processed. Liu et al.1 found that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is highly correlated with diet quality, […]

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New consumer research offers insights on “plant-based” meat alternatives, guides terminology

November 22, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

When it comes to meat alternatives made from plant protein, consumers use “plant-based” as a top descriptor and indicate a strong preference for clear and accurate terms. Newly published research offers insights into consumers’ perceptions of plant-based meat alternatives and is helping guide terminology used by the soy industry. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) […]

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Soy may favorably affect risk factors for CHD, the leading cause of death in America

November 3, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

The cholesterol-lowering effect of soy protein is well established,1-8 but there is also intriguing evidence that independent of cholesterol, soy favorably affects coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors. CHD is the leading cause of mortality among Americans according to newly published data by He et al.9 It accounts for about one out of every five […]

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Isoflavones associated with lower fracture risk in Chinese men

October 21, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

The first of its kind research from Shanghai indicates isoflavones may reduce risk of fractures in men.1 Even a superficial examination of the literature quickly reveals that most of the soy research focused on bone health involves women. For example, all five of the clinical trials examining bone mineral density (BMD) that were at least […]

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Research Highlights Relevant to Soy Isoflavones, SIF, Ultra-processed Foods and Protein Quality

September 30, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

  Soy isoflavones and Alzheimer’s disease Although isoflavones are routinely classified as endocrine disruptors (EDs) a recent comprehensive technical review that focused on the observational and clinical data concluded this designation is unwarranted.1 That is one reason a new narrative review by Polish researchers entitled, “The Beneficial Role of Natural Endocrine Disruptors: Phytoestrogens in Alzheimer’s […]

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New Evidence Further Shows Linoleic Acid is Beneficial and Not Pro-inflammatory

September 23, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

Inflammation is thought to be involved in the etiology of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. For this reason, the changing scientific consensus that omega-6 polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) does not promote inflammation, as once thought, is an important development. A new paper showing that the omega-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid […]

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Can Soyfoods Help Combat the Rise in Iron Deficiency Anemia?

September 10, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

Iron deficiency is a common nutritional problem globally and recent data indicate the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in the United States is increasing.1 Do soyfoods have a role in countering this trend? Some data suggest yes, but this question can only be definitively answered with more research. In recently published research by Sun and […]

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Are fermented soyfoods hypoallergenic?

September 10, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

First, a little background: Soy is one of the eight foods thought to be responsible for 90% of food-allergic reactions among Americans.1 Even so, only about three out of every 1,000 adults are allergic to soy, averaging the results of North American surveys published over the past decade or so. However, about twice as many […]

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Vegetarian Stir Fry with Crispy Orange Tofu and Edamame

August 25, 2021 by Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, LD

Feast your eyes upon my newest stir fry creation! If you’ve been following me for a while, you know stir-fries are a staple in my kitchen. We eat them at least once a week (sometimes more) and this time I’m putting soyfoods front and center. I partnered with the team at Soy Connection, the Soy […]

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Origins of the Soy Feminization Myth

August 20, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

There are likely some folks, including health professionals, who are still uncertain about whether soy feminizes men. This uncertainty is understandable given that even today, claims that soy feminizes men can still be found. These claims exist despite definitive data showing neither soy nor soy isoflavones lower testosterone levels,1 raise estrogen levels,1 affect sperm or […]

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