- Find
- Manage
- Resources
What Is Soy Protein?
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.
Function
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,...
Read moreMore information on "What Is Soy Protein?"
From Our Experts
Soy and Your Heart: The Truth Behind the Hype
Soy products have been a subject of regular discussion, and wide debate down through the years, and it seems that confusing claims about... Read more »
Allergens of the Month: Soy Products, Roaches and Rodents
Soy productsSoy is an excellent source of protein and is used in many prepared foods as a protein supplement or as a lower cost alternative... Read more »
Modified Food for Allergy II: Fermenting Soy May Reduce Food Allergen
This is Part Two of a 3-Part Series on Modified Foods For Food Allergies.Part One is about genetically modified peanuts.Part Three is about... Read more »
Do Soy Products Help Lower Blood Pressure?
Soy products are a regularly discussed and widely debated subject. If you haven't already tried them, you may be wondering if they really... Read more »
The Soy-Breast Cancer Connection: Oh No! Not My TOFU!
Soy milk (and creamer, and smoothies…). Edamame. Soy sauce. Soy nuts. Thanksgiving recipes for “tofurkey.” Soy energy bars. Soy... Read more »
From Our Sources
Soy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesSacks FM, Lichtenstein A, Van Horn L, Harris W, Kris-Etherton P, Winston M. Soy protein, isoflavones, and cardiovascular health: an... Read more »
Soy may help reduce artery hardening and increase heart health...
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 »
How To Find Hidden Food Allergens
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 »
Soy
Source: Breastcancer.org
Soybeans are the most widely used, least expensive, and least caloric way to get large amounts of protein with very little fat and no cholesterol.... Read more »
Soy Nuts and Exercise Help Cut Cholesterol
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you a post-menopausal woman with high blood pressure? If so, listen up! A recent study reveals substituting soy nuts for... Read more »
Eight Plant-Based Sources of Protein
Seitan Seitan is a whole wheat gluten that provides 31 gram of protein per three-ounce serving. It is popular in Chinese and Russian cuisine and found in some Asian or specialty food markets. It can be prepared in many ways and, like tofu,...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
