![]() THE SOY CONNECTIONHEALTH & NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT SOY
Glycemix Index: Pros and Cons
Carbohydrates (CHOs) are the most important energy source in the majority of human diets. In the past, they were classifi ed by their molecular size as sugar, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and polyols (hydrogenated CHOs). However, the goal of having a physiologic measure of the impact of... Read more
Soyfoods in a Low GI Diet
As Americans start to rebound from the low-carb craze, inspired in large part by the Atkins diet, there is a newfound interest in examining the types of carbohydrates we’re eating rather than avoiding them altogether. Read more
Research Updates
Isoflavone Supplements and Hot Flash Alleviation: Is Genistein Content the Key? More than 40 clinical trials have examined the impact of soyfoods, isoflavones derived from soybeans, or isoflavones derived from red clover... Read more
Glycemic Guidelines
The glycemic index (GI) has been around for 25 years, but only recently has it come to the attention of consumers as a way to determine the healthfulness of carbohydrate-containing foods like vegetables, fruits... Read more
Soybean Oils in the Pipeline
Soybean oil is by far the most widely consumed oil in the United States, representing about 75% of edible oil consumed domestically. Food manufacturers and foodservice operators select soybean oil most often due to... Read more
CPE Accredited Provider
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. Test Center and Archived Tests |
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