Soy health
and nutrition Research
Soy health and nutrition research
Hundreds of peer-reviewed studies focused on the safety and health benefits of soyfoods and soybean components have been published over the past three decades. Through the Soy Health and Nutrition Research Program, funded by the United Soybean Board, the Soy Nutrition Institute Global has supported research on priority health outcomes. Current and recent SNI Global research initiatives are noted below.
Research projects in progress
- Soy Intake and the Health of Children (research underway)
- Soy Protein and Metabolic Syndrome (research underway)
- Soybean Oil and Cardiometabolic Health (research underway)
- Food Allergy and Research Education’s Start Eating Early Diet (SEED) Study
Additional Resources
April 22, 2025
Saag Tofu: A Plant-Powered Spin on Saag Paneer to Celebrate Soy Foods Month
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 […]
April 17, 2025
Fuel Your Day with Tofu Empanadas: A Delicious Way to Enjoy the Benefits of Soy
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 […]
April 15, 2025
Edamame Cucumber Salad with Ginger Soynut Vinaigrette
This refreshing edamame cucumber salad with Ginger Soynut Vinaigrette is a perfect choice for meal prep, light lunches, or as a versatile dish for any occasion. Made with edamame, soynut butter, and soybean oil, it offers fresh flavors and nutrient-packed ingredients, making healthy eating both simple and delicious.