June 11, 2019
Soy Protein Featured in Impossible Burger
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…
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May 14, 2019
New Study Confirms Soy Protein Lowers Cholesterol
New research published in the Journal of Nutrition, by David Jenkins, MD, PhD and colleagues from the University of Toronto, shows that soy protein significantly lowers LDL-cholesterol, the type of…
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January 29, 2019
Soy Noted as Healthy, Sustainable in Report
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…
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September 17, 2018
Building Muscle? Protein Blends That Include Soy May Be Advantageous Over Single Proteins
A novel finding that soy protein and whey protein increase the size of different types of muscle fibers suggests that a combination of these two proteins may be a more…
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June 28, 2018
Weight Loss: Soy vs. Non-Soy Protein
For decades, the merits of consuming plant vs animal protein have been hotly debated. From an historical perspective, until fairly recently, plant protein often came up short. However, slowly over…
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May 30, 2018
Is Soybean Lectin an Issue?
Lectins have been in the spotlight, and for some, have become a cause for concern. At least when it comes to soyfoods, that concern is mostly much ado about nothing.…
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May 24, 2018
Lifestyle Factors that Lead to a Longer Life
Research conducted over the past 30 years has produced a lot of insight into the lifestyle factors that impact overall health and longevity. Much of this research has focused specifically…
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December 28, 2017
Soyfoods: Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Lowering Chronic Disease Risk
A systematic review and meta-analysis published by Canadian researchers highlights the important role plant protein, and in particular soy protein, can have in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).1…
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October 31, 2017
The Scientific Data Are Clear: Soy Protein Provides Heart Health Benefits
Soy protein lowers blood cholesterol levels according to years of scientific evidence 1-10 and the conclusions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and health agencies in Canada 11…
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August 11, 2017
Legume Analysis Highlights Superior Quality of Soy
In plant-based diets beans play a critically important role as sources of protein. In fact, it is difficult if not impossible to meet the requirement for the indispensable amino acid…
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July 17, 2017
Sports Nutrition Paper Falls Short In Analysis of Soy Protein and Strength
A new position paper on protein and exercise from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides useful information for health professionals.1 But it falls short in its conclusions about…
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January 6, 2017
Even Distribution of Daily Protein Intake a Key to Good Health
When it comes to plant-based diets, both the amount and type of protein consumed matters. Soybeans score high on both metrics: they provide more protein and better quality protein than…
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