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THE SOY CONNECTION
HEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY
2005 U.S. Dietary Guidelines Review
In January, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGs). These guidelines set the nation’s policy direction for the next five years for all government nutrition programs, including nutrition research, education, food assistance, labeling and nutrition promotion. Read more
In January, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGs). These guidelines set the nation’s policy direction for the next five years for all government nutrition programs, including nutrition research, education, food assistance, labeling and nutrition promotion. Read more
Putting the Coronary Effects of Soy into Perspective
In 1999, based on soy protein’s cholesterol- lowering effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim for soy protein and coronary heart disease (CHD). One year later, the American Heart Association, in a paper written by Erdman... Read more
In 1999, based on soy protein’s cholesterol- lowering effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim for soy protein and coronary heart disease (CHD). One year later, the American Heart Association, in a paper written by Erdman... Read more
Hypoglycemic Effects of Isoflavones
Researchers from the National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, compared the effects of isoflavone supplements to conventional (0.625 mg conjugated estrogen) hormone replacement therapy on glucose and insulin levels in postmenopausal women over a sixmonth period. Read more
Researchers from the National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, compared the effects of isoflavone supplements to conventional (0.625 mg conjugated estrogen) hormone replacement therapy on glucose and insulin levels in postmenopausal women over a sixmonth period. Read more
Demystifying Soy Protein
When a practitioner mentions words like “soy” or “tofu” to clients of the Baby Boomer generation, they sometimes are confronted with a pursed look and a response like, “I don’t eat that.” Remember the days of textured vegetable protein in the 70s? Read more
When a practitioner mentions words like “soy” or “tofu” to clients of the Baby Boomer generation, they sometimes are confronted with a pursed look and a response like, “I don’t eat that.” Remember the days of textured vegetable protein in the 70s? Read more
Soybean Oil May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Several recent studies have shed light on the potential for alphalinolenic acid (ALA) to reduce heart disease risk. Soybean oil is an excellent source of ALA, as are flax and walnuts. Read more
Several recent studies have shed light on the potential for alphalinolenic acid (ALA) to reduce heart disease risk. Soybean oil is an excellent source of ALA, as are flax and walnuts. Read more
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Soy Connection is now a continuing professional education accredited provider. Registered dietitians, dietetic technicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants will receive continuing professional education units for reading our newsletter and successfully taking a posted test.
Read the current issue of The Soy Connection health and nutrition newsletter then go to the CPE Testing Center to take the accompanying test.
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• Coronary Free CD-rom of Soy Recipes
• Effects of Soy
• Research Updates
• Demystifying Soy Protein
• Soba Noodle Salad
• Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
• Effects of Soy
• Research Updates
• Demystifying Soy Protein
• Soba Noodle Salad
• Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
