Soybean News and Updates

A recent article on the Impossible Burger in the Washington Post (WP) included statements about the possible harmful effects of isoflavones. Before addressing these inaccuracies, it is important to highlight

Soy has a bad rap, which has scared many folks into avoiding this plant-based protein altogether. Many believe that soy is linked to breast cancer. However, the truth is, it’s just another myth that's raised fears about eating a healthful food.

Dr. Mark Messina executive director of the Soy Nutrition Institute talks about some of the research done with soy foods, at the NDSC ND Soyfoods & Farm Tour.

Is soy bad for you? Does it cause cancer? And what is soy in the first place? Here, top nutrition experts answer everything you ever want to know about the plant-based protein.

Two newly published analyses support the efficacy of soy protein for lowering blood cholesterol levels. Published in top tier peer-reviewed nutrition and medical journals, the combined research directly addresses recent challenges to the cholesterol-lowering effect of soy.

A half block of firm tofu contains 28 grams of protein. By comparison, 1/2 cup of chopped roasted chicken breast has 22 grams.

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Soy may also serve as a useful addition to a diet to lower blood cholesterol levels. Soy is derived from soybeans and is a source of dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and protein.

I've included a general overview of the nutritional aspects of soy, as well as my conclusions regarding the potential connection between soy and the risk of breast cancer.

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers removing soy protein from its list of heart-healthy foods for lower cholesterol due to lack of consistent research, a new study suggests the protein may actually significantly reduce low-density lipoproteins, often called “bad” cholesterol.

Having it your way at Burger King could now mean ordering a plant-based patty that bleeds. The fast-food chain with $21 billion in systemwide sales is testing its own Impossible Whopper.

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center recently reported that supplementing the diet with soybean oil significantly reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors.

Dr. William Li talked about his new book, "Eat to Beat Disease," in an interview with "Good Morning America," saying we have completely underestimated the role that the foods we eat can play in combating illness.

There is often talk about the emergence of new superfoods, but only a few actually attain that status.

The latest recipe of the Impossible Burger contains soy instead of wheat as the major source of protein. Here’s why.

Nestlé is planning to debut a plant-based burger under its Garden Gourmet brand.

Nestlé is planning to debut a plant-based burger under its Garden Gourmet brand. The company will introduce its meat-free product — called the Incredible Burger — made from soy and wheat protein in the spring

A new FDA qualified health claim states that oils high in oleic acid, such as high oleic soybean oil, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Food manufacturers can promote eligible soybean oil products as U.S. grown and now, heart healthy.