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Soy Supplements Don’t Increase Breast Cancer Risk

The relationship between soyfoods and breast cancer risk has been a topic of research for more than 20 years.  Evidence suggests that consuming modest amounts of soy during childhood and/or adolescence is very protective against breast cancer later on in life.  But to the effects of soyfoods in women with breast cancer is controversial. In particular,... [Read more of this review]

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Soy Protein Improves Athletic Performance

Eating carbohydrate-rich foods before or during prolonged exercise can delay the onset of fatigue and improve endurance or performance. It’s important for maintaining blood sugar levels in events lasting more than an hour.  Carbohydrate-rich beverages are especially useful during the later stages of exercise when muscle glycogen levels are significantly... [Read more of this review]

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Tempeh Reduces Risk for E. Coli Infection

Infants often experience diarrhea as they are weaned from breast milk. One reason could be infection with ETEC, a type of E. coli. ETEC is also a common cause of the intestinal disorders that many travelers experience. Breast fed infants have some protection against infection because human milk contains long chain sugars that prevent ETEC from adhering... [Read more of this review]

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Soy Protein May Be Useful in Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

High animal protein intake may worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) according to researchers from the Université Paris Sud. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term for the chronic diseases—such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease—which cause inflammation of the colon. In IBD, the inner lining of the intestine... [Read more of this review]

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Healthy Fats From Soyfoods Reduce Risk for Heart Disease

Plant foods that are high in unsaturated fat can play an important role in heart healthy diets.  Consuming more of these foods and their oils in place of saturated fat lowers blood cholesterol levels and reduces risk for coronary heart disease. While most legumes are low in all types of fat, soybeans are unique because of their high polyunsaturated... [Read more of this review]

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