The Soy Nutrition Institute provides information, research, and discussion about the benefits of soy to your health.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Leer en Español Recent research raises concerns that plant-based, and especially vegan diets, increase fracture risk.1 If indeed this is the case, consuming soyfoods might help offset any potential vulnerability. The main research in question is the EPIC-Oxford study in the U.K. which involves approximately 55,000 (mostly white) participants, about 2,000 of whom are vegans […]
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