There are a variety of reasons why you may wish to increase the amount of soy products you consume on a daily basis. One of these reasons may be that consuming at least 25mg daily of soy protein as part of a balanced, low fat diet reduces your...
Soy products have gained rapid popularity and many use them as a healthy protein alternative to meats. Soy is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, is free of cholesterol and is low in saturated fat compared to animal products. Soy products such...
Certain people may need to avoid soy because of an allergy or intolerance. Soy comes in multiple forms and is a ubiquitous ingredient in processed foods. Avoiding soy in your diet requires diligent label-reading and an emphasis on plain, natural...
A soy diet includes a variety of foods made from soybean, a legume that contains a complete protein of all essential amino acids, healthy fats, fiber and isoflavones, an antioxidant with estrogen-like properties. Cancer is the second-leading cause...
Soybeans and soy products are staple foods in most Asian countries, and the popularity of soy has grown rapidly in Western countries as well. Soy is a protein-rich food that also contains many other important nutrients. You can consume a soy-based...
Soy is an edible crop that serves as a major subsistence staple in East Asia. It is a good source of protein but contains much less saturated fat than animal products. Thus, soy can make a good substitute for meat. Soy also provides many essential...
Gone are the days of bland, tasteless chunks of unappetizing tofu; there are many delicious ways to incorporate soy into your diet. This plant protein contains all the essential amino acids, fiber and isoflavones, all of which promote health and...
While good nutrition plays an important role in managing all types of illnesses, it is paramount when you have chronic kidney disease. The kidneys' reduced ability to process certain nutrients means making specific changes to your diet. Failure to...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men; during his lifetime, one in six men will be diagnosed with this condition, according to Prostate Cancer Network, Canada. Soybeans have been used in diet for thousands of years (UMMC), and...
Protein is a major part of American culture. From grilling on the Fourth of July to Thanksgiving dinner, protein rich meals are every bit as American as apple pie. Whey and soy are two very popular forms of protein not typically eaten in a whole...
Soy has been consumed in Asian cultures for at least 5,000 years. It provides high-quality protein and many other beneficial nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals, which may contribute to a reduction in chronic disease risk. Soy is also...
The pre-menopausal phase is a challenging time for many women. They may find their lives disrupted by hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, depression and changes in bone mineral density. Because well-designed scientific studies have cast doubt on...
The body requires nutrients to stay healthy, and protein is an essential nutrient for a healthy body. Soy protein can be easily incorporated into any dish for a sure taste bud pleaser. When following a low carb diet rich in soy protein, you do...
A soy intolerance diet is similar to a soy allergy diet because both diets are based on avoidance of products that contain soy. Soy intolerance and soy allergies are two conditions with similar symptoms that are commonly confused. Soy allergies...
As increasing numbers of dieters turn to soy enzyme protein drinks, a better understanding is needed of the benefits and potential disadvantages of the supplement. Health and nutrition websites advertise the benefits of soy as a cure-all for...
Soy protein is a healthier alternative to animal protein that contains a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals, including iron, vitamin K and magnesium. In addition, it contains antioxidant compounds called isoflavones, which are responsible...
The FDA allows foods rich in soy to claim that they reduce the risk of heart disease. However, scientists like Weston A Price aren't convinced that soy should be part of a heart healthy diet -- or any healthy diet for that matter. Price and others...
More than 5 million adults in the United States suffer from dementia, the Alzheimer's Association reports. Dementia is a serious public health problem that contributes to loss of work days, medication-related costs and stress on familial...
Nutritionists and integrative oncologists frequently encourage a high-soy diet for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. In May 2006, Life Extension Magazine published a review theorizing that the estrogen-like plant compounds in soy can work...
With the media touting the health benefits of soy in recent years, many people have made a conscious effort to add more soy to their diets. But soy is controversial and its benefits are in dispute. According to Sally Fallon and Mary Enig, PhD.,...
The Soy Zone Diet is a variation of the original, very popular Zone Diet developed by Dr. Barry Sears. It is based on his book, "The Soy Zone," published in 2000. Like the original diet, the goal of the Soy Zone Diet is is to transform the body...
Soy is found in many products that may not be so obvious, such as non-dairy creamers, lunch meat and sausage links, according to the Cleveland Clinic. A soy elimination diet is intended to identify if soy products are the cause of adverse...
Soy allergies are often overlooked. Soy's versatility and alleged influence in preventing certain cancers and diseases, overshadows lesser known negative aspects of the product: soy triggers allergic reactions in sensitive people, inciting...
Vegetarians must depend upon plants to get enough protein in their diets if they do not eat meat. In addition to nuts, seeds and members of the legume family, soy offers a versatile way of getting that protein. Even if you eat meat, you can add...
Soy-based foods are commonly found among diets of those who live in Asian countries, but soy is still developing as a widespread dietary component in the United States. Soy and its products are often substituted for animal-based foods, such as...
A soy shake is a drink that has been derived from the soybean plant, a species of legume that is valued for its rich protein content. The protein in a soy shake is highly concentrated, which removes most of the surrounding fat, carbohydrates and...
As reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, when the Food and Drug Administration allowed food labels to state soy protein may reduce the risk of heart disease, the interest in consuming soy increased. The soybean is noted to...
Touted as "Japan's most popular diet," the Soypal and Okara cookie diets are meal-replacement programs in which cookies high in okara, or soy fiber, stand in for the highest-calorie meal of the day. Okara absorbs a great amount of liquid, which...
An elimination diet is one method of food allergy testing that may link symptoms with specific foods. MayoClinic.com warns that an elimination diet may not be the most effective way to diagnose a food allergy because "psychological factors as well...
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