Soybean News and Updates

Chef Joel Gamoran has mastered the art of scrappy cooking and will dish out sustainable solutions for at-home cooks of all levels.

Aly Raisman's life has completely changed since we last saw her on the Olympic mat in 2016.

When prepared correctly, extra-firm tofu browns and crisps up beautifully into slabs for stuffing Vietnamese banh mi or adding substance and protein to a vegan stir-fry.

Soybean oil is used in a wide variety of packaged foods, baked goods, snacks, dressings and sauces, in addition to being sold on its own as a cooking oil.

We've got answers to your six biggest questions about whether soy is healthy for babies and children.

Whether you’re stocking up for a weather emergency or for a quarantine against the coronavirus, be sure to make room on your pantry shelves for soyfoods.

Eating tofu and foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones was associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones

Nutritionally, soy is a great, affordable protein option—so why does it have such a bad reputation? Here we explore what the science says about soy and cancer, heart disease and more.

Beans are the top food for living a long and happy life—here's why.

Eating more fruits and vegetables sounds pretty straightforward, but there’s a lot to consider before you commit to this healthy lifestyle.

Soy is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of the essential amino acids that are not commonly found in many plant proteins.

Now we’re diving into food ingredients derived from soy, which are primarily made from the carbohydrate and protein parts of the soybean.

Chef Joel Gamoran, who focuses on sustainability and food waste, says there are many ways to make your groceries go further.

Protein. It’s an essential component of your muscles and pretty much every other part of your body. While there’s a lot of confusion about whether we should eat or avoid fats or carbohydrates

Plant-based protein powders aren't just for vegans looking to avoid all animal products. If you want to support a strength-training gym routine

Suffering from a dairy intolerance, trying to cut down on saturated fat or simply starting a plant-based diet can all send you scurrying to find healthy dairy substitutes for all your beloved foods.

Soy foods have been a key player in this arena for decades, and they’re seeing even more attention as part of a new wave of plant-centric products.

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

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.

Choose carefully to ease hormonal swings during menopause

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.

Myth: Soy’s isoflavones act like estrogen in the body, raising the risk of cancer

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.

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.

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.

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