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2017 Soy Salad Dressing Competition Recipes!

August 21, 2017 By The Soyfoods Council

The Soyfoods Council and the Iowa Restaurant Association returned to the Iowa State Fair with Mori-Nu tofu to create healthy, soy-inspired, salad dressings with local chefs!

1st Place – Sesame Ginger Tofu Dressing by Chef Tag Grandgeorge, Le Jardin, Des Moines
2nd Place – Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing by Chef Lisa LaValle, Trellis, Des Moines
3rd Place – Spicy Toasted Sesame Tofu Dressing by Chef Patti Weidner, Hy-Vee, Des Moines
4th Place – Asian Inspired Tofu Vinaigrette by Chef Jacob Carnes, Goldfinch, Des Moines

Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas by Marie A. Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD

March 19, 2014 By The Soyfoods Council

This is the third in our 2014 National Nutrition Month #SoyInspired series!

Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
by Marie A. Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD

Soyfoods provide all of the amino acids your body needs to grow, build and repair muscle as well as other tissues, break down food and perform many other essential functions within the body. In addition soy protein supports heart health by helping lower LDL cholesterol levels. And soy is a very versatile food – you can use it in a variety of dishes because it takes on the flavor of your dish. Think beyond edamame (soybeans) as a side dish at dinnertime and add a little soy to your breakfast each morning by trying the quick and easy breakfast ideas listed below….

Cooking Soy with Kids By Diana K. Rice, RD of The Kids Cook Monday

March 14, 2014 By The Soyfoods Council

This is the second in our 2014 National Nutrition Month #SoyInspired series!

Cooking Soy with Kids
By Diana K. Rice, RD, Kids Cook Monday Staff Dietitian

National Nutrition Month provides an excellent opportunity to start talking to your kids about the foods they’re eating and why a healthy diet is so important. As a children’s nutrition educator and the RD on staff with The Kids Cook Monday, I’ve learned that the best way to set up that conversation and get kids excited about making healthy eating is to encourage them to get their hands dirty in the kitchen!…

Soy Recipe Redo with Jen Haugen, RD | #SoyInspired | National Nutrition Month

March 4, 2014 By The Soyfoods Council

This is the first in our 2014 National Nutrition Month #SoyInspired series. Jen Haugen, RD, shares one of her favorite soy recipe redo dishes in honor of our #SoyRecipeRedo Contest going on right now on Facebook! You have one week left to enter your own recipe – you could win $200 so enter today!

Soy Recipe Redo
by Jen Haugen, RD…

National Nutrition Month: We are #SoyInspired by Registered Dietitians!

March 3, 2014 By The Soyfoods Council

During National Nutrition Month in March, we will highlight soy-savvy Registered Dietitians right here!

Each week during March you can visit www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com to learn from these experts who will provide useful—and appetizing—food and nutrition tips to help you incorporate the benefits of soy into your diet….

February 25 (LIVE) Get the Real Scoop on Soy: The Heart Healthy Choice for Women

February 14, 2014 By The Soyfoods Council

Join us Tuesday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. CST for our first LIVE #SoyInspired Google+ event: Get the Real Scoop on Soy: The Heart Healthy Choice for Women

The Soyfoods Council’s Linda Funk will interview Mark Messina, PhD and Sharon Palmer, RD and ask the questions most important to you when it comes to the role of soy in women’s health. Join us!

Enter the Soyfoods Council’s Soy Recipe Redo Contest and Win a $200 VISA Gift Card

February 11, 2014 By The Soyfoods Council

Today, the Soyfoods Council launched its Facebook recipe contest, the Soy Recipe Redo. To enter, simply redo your favorite recipe by incorporating soy to make it more healthful and improve its nutrition profile. Then, submit your entry on the Soyfoods Council Facebook page. A winner will be selected by popular vote. The recipe creator who earns the most votes will receive a $200 VISA gift card. You have until March 11 to enter your recipe redo.

Reinventing favorite recipes with soy is a way to improve the nutrition profile while retaining familiar flavors and textures. Soy is a lean, complete, plant-based protein, making it easy to reduce fat and calories without changing the way you like to eat. Soy also provides heart-healthy fat and is cholesterol-free. Soyfoods such as tofu and TSP® (texturized soy protein) are ideal for adapting recipes for chili, soups, spaghetti sauce, tacos, salad dressings and desserts.

For soy and health information, as well as tips for soy-izing your recipes, check out the information on the Soyfoods Council website. As part of its #SoyInspired social media education campaign, The Soyfoods Council offers social media fans a variety of resource material, infographics and recipes. Learn more about soy, and start redoing your favorite recipe today for the Soy Recipe Redo Contest.