Soy for Women - Effects of Soy on Women
and Why Women Need Soy

Soyfoods are so healthy for women because they may reduce the risk of developing heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis and may even alleviate some menopause symptoms. So it's interesting to note, in Asian cultures where women consume soy on a daily basis, they just don't have the breast cancer rates that women do in western cultures, and not only that they don't have a term to describe hot flashes.

So my suggestion for most women is two to three servings daily of soy. So what is a serving? A cup of soymilk, half a cup of tofu, tempeh, edamame or whole soybeans, a quarter cup of soynuts. It is so easy to incorporate into your daily life. Simply splash your coffee in the morning with some soymilk. Add some soymilk to your cold or hot cereal. Top your pasta with some edamame or grilled tempeh, or even pack some edamame or soy nuts to have a snack later on in the day. It couldn't be easier.

So more doesn't necessarily mean better. Although, it's safe to consume more than a couple of servings of soy daily, you don't want to displace your intake of other food groups such as fruits, vegetables, whole grain. So really moderation is the name of the game."