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Food & Lifestyle

New Study Confirms Soy Protein Lowers Cholesterol

Soy Nutrition Institute|Jun 15, 2019

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…

Food & Lifestyle

New Insights About Soy and Prostate

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|May 17, 2019

Men who regularly consume soy are less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don’t.  New research from Ohio State University provides one reason…

Around the World

How Global Food and Lifestyle Trends Increase the Demand for Soyfoods, Part 1

Linda Funk|Apr 16, 2019

New spins on traditional soyfoods hold appeal for contemporary consumers. “The world is moving toward more plant-based and flexitarian eating. It’s not surprising that the…

Food & Lifestyle

High Oleic Soybean Oil Recognized by FDA as Heart Healthy

South Dakota Soybean|Mar 26, 2019

Now, more than ever, consumers are paying attention to the food that they are eating and the health implications of their dietary decisions. High oleic…

Food & Lifestyle

Research Studies Show Soy’s Benefits for Skin Health

Linda Funk|Feb 11, 2019

Soyfoods including tofu, tempeh, edamame and soymilk from U.S.-grown soybeans are a superior plant protein choice, but consuming soy may offer other lesser-known benefits beyond…

Food & Lifestyle

Ten Reasons Why Soyfoods are Increasingly in Demand

Linda Funk|Jan 21, 2019

Soyfoods have long been an integral part of Asian cuisine, and are now growing in popularity with American consumers as well. Soy offers versatility, culinary…

Food & Lifestyle

Perspective on Breast Cancer and Soy Controversy

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jan 14, 2019

The soy and breast cancer controversy has been around a long time. It persists despite an abundance of human research supporting the safety and possible…

Food & Lifestyle

Building Muscle? Protein Blends That Include Soy May Be Advantageous Over Single Proteins

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jan 1, 2019

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…