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HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY

Summer 2008 - Vol 16, No 3 - Soy and Exercise
Studies Show Soy Protein - A Complement to Exercise
Exercise contributes to many aspects of good health such as weight control, lowered risk of cardiovascular disease and a general feeling of well-being. If nutrition can influence exercise performance, training progress, appearance and sense of well-being during exercise (i.e. experiencing little or no soreness), then one may be encouraged to exercise longer and more regularly. Read more
Protein and Athletic Performance
Proteins are constantly being synthesized and degraded, and on a daily to weekly basis the cumulative rates of protein synthesis and breakdown are in equilibrium, resulting in the maintenance of muscle and lean tissue mass. Read more
Fueling Fitness: Enhancing Performance with Good Nutrition
You know the feeling, halfway through your workout you hit the wall. Your legs feel like cement, you are lightheaded, your stomach is churning and your entire body feels fatigued. Read more
SDA Soybeans: A New Sustainable Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Health authorities have recognized that diets should contain a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids for protection from heart disease. The American Heart Association has recommended... Read more
Importance of Consuming Soy Early in Life
The relationship between soy intake and breast cancer risk has been widely investigated for nearly two decades. Read more
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