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Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation Protect against Fractures in Vegan Women

May 27, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

While there is evidence indicating vegetarian diets reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes,1 cardiovascular diseases,2 and certain cancers,3 there are also concerns that a vegetarian, and especially a vegan, diet increases fracture risk.4 However, new research shows that vitamin D and calcium supplementation eliminates the association between vegan diet and fracture risk.5 […]

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Soy Ready to Meet Consumer Demands

May 19, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

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 […]

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Not all plant foods are equally healthy

April 29, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

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 […]

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Observational Studies Can Point the Way, but Only Clinical Trials Can Prove Causality

April 7, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

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 […]

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New Dietary Guidelines Say Soymilk Only Suitable Alternative to Cow’s Milk

March 18, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

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 efforts being put […]

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New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Recommend Inclusion of Soyfoods

January 22, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

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 […]

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New Insights about Dietary Protein Requirements

December 2, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Evidence suggests consuming protein in excess of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) can increase lean body mass. Evidence also indicates that high-quality plant protein, such as soy protein, can increase lean body mass as effectively as animal protein. A systematic review that examined the relationship between protein intake and lean body mass sheds new light […]

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Burger Wars Not Based on Nutritional Science

September 23, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Does the number of ingredients in a food determine its nutritional value? That’s the contention of one plant-based burger manufacturer. In an open letter advertised in newspapers including the New York Times, Lightlife Foods challenged the Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods companies over the number of ingredients in their products. “People deserve plant-based protein that […]

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Soyfoods and the Protein Leverage Hypothesis

June 1, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Could a higher protein diet be a key to solving the obesity epidemic? If so, soyfoods have a role to play given their high protein content. Approximately 25 to 45 percent of the calories in traditional soyfoods are derived from this macronutrient (see table). Likewise, many of the soy-based meat alternatives made from soy ingredients […]

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Soymilk and Cow’s Milk: New Evidence to Consider

May 20, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

The health effects of cow’s milk have been hotly debated over the past couple of decades. Two recent publications call into question current dietary milk recommendations,1,2 one of which also highlights the benefits of replacing cow’s milk with soymilk in relation to breast cancer risk.2 In a review on milk and health published in the […]

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