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A new analysis of data from a national survey to assess the health and nutritional status of adults (NHANES 2015-18) suggests that health attributes of soy-based burgers and soymilk should be based on nutrient content, not on the degree of processing used to make the foods. Despite being a recently coined term that came into […]
To varying degrees, Americans are embracing plant-based meats. One recent survey of Americans found that 65% of Americans have consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the past year, with 2 in 5 eating them daily or weekly.1 The most common reasons for consuming plant-based meat alternatives include healthfulness, high-quality protein, and liking the taste.1 However, despite […]
The European Union’s Assessment Group on Glyphosate (AGG) recently released an 11,000-page draft report concluding that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, does not warrant being declared carcinogenic (see exact wording below).1 If adopted by the AGG, it will add to the long list of health agencies that have declared the world’s most widely […]
A recent New York Times opinion piece suggested that we need to launch a moonshot for developing meatless meat. The author called on the U.S. government to put money and muscle behind development of plant-based and lab-grown meats just as it is doing for electric cars, weatherized homes, and renewable energy. Such efforts, the piece […]
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 recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans set forth recommendations to “make every bite count.” Consumption of soyfoods is recommended throughout the new guidelines. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines encourage healthy eating, which focuses on meeting nutritional needs throughout all stages of life, with a dietary pattern that includes nutrient-dense foods and beverages. The 2020 […]
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted significant philanthropic efforts across the globe — and the Soy Nutrition Institute (SNI) member companies have been a part of that movement. Giving back has ranged from ensuring first responders have personal protection equipment (PPE) to donating meals and everything in between. Each company has taken an individualized approach […]
By Virginia Messina, RDN — Once hailed as a matchless plant protein for crafting veggie meats and cheeses, soy protein has lately been pushed aside in favor of trendier options made from peas, nuts, and oats. That may be changing, though. As innovative food companies strive to make better and better plant-based foods, they are […]
With all the attention the Impossible Burger is receiving, especially after the decision by Burger King to provide the burger at all its U.S. locations by the end of the year, I anticipated that soy might receive more attention as a result. The current version (2.0) of the Impossible burger replaced wheat in the recipe […]
Soy was cited as having a significant role in a healthy, sustainable and environmentally responsible diet by the EAT-Lancet Commission in an article published recently. The commission is comprised of 19 commissioners and 18 coauthors from 16 counties in various fields of human health, agriculture, political sciences, and environmental sustainability. Its objective was to quantitatively […]
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