The soybean has been a part of the human diet for almost 5,000 years. Unlike most plant foods, the soybean is high in protein and is considered equivalent to animal foods in terms of the quality of the protein it contains.
Soy in your diet can lower cholesterol. There are many scientific studies that support this conclusion. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed that 25 grams per day of soy protein, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol,...
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A recent study performed on rats has found that soy isoflavones may reduce the early stages of atherosclerosis. Researchers discovered that soy and... Read more »
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Revised in January of 2006, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requirements take some of the guesswork out of label... Read more »
Spreads made from other nuts, such as cashews and almonds, offer a healthy, peanut-free alternative to a common food allergen, dietitians say. With... Read more »