Soy Nutrition Information for Dietitians and Health Professionals

Foods for High Blood Pressure: Soy for Heart Health

If your clients need to change up what they eat in favor of a heart healthy diet, advise them to try soy. Examine the clinical evidence of healthy hypotensive soy foods in aiding hypertension.

Protein Content & FDA Labeling Guidelines Explained

Learn how protein content is regulated in the U.S., Canada, and the EU. Discover how foods are evaluated based on protein amounts and quality with Soy Connection.

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript Reinforces the Health Benefits of Seed Oils

Based on a new study’s findings, lead author answers frequently asked questions regarding linoleic acid and how seed oils are processed.

Farming for the Future: A Q&A with U.S. Soybean Farmers

Discover the versatility of soybeans beyond food. Read how this powerhouse crop fuels industries, livestock and sustainable farming through the stories of US farmers.

Incorporating Soy Protein into a High-Protein Diet for GLP-1 Users

Learn the importance of pairing GLP-1 medications with a high-protein diet. See how your clients can benefit from consuming soy protein while taking GLP-1s.

Celebrate Soy Foods Month

Celebrate Soy Foods Month this April with Soy Connection and U.S. Soy. Learn the benefits of soy, from soybean oil to soy protein, and incorporate it into your diet.

FAQ: New Data Shows Seed Oil Misconceptions Common Among Patients, HCPs

Despite scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of moderate seed oil consumption, a new national survey reveals a knowledge gap between healthcare professionals and their patients. Learn how these misunderstandings can impact patients and discover the science-backed benefits of moderate seed oil consumption.

Soy and Ultra-Processed Foods: Are They Bad for You?

Learn about ultra-processed foods, their impact on health, and how to address common questions from clients. Explore the uses of soy in ultra-processed foods and soy's role as a source of protein.

Soy Allergies in Children

Soy allergies are not as prevalent in kids compared to peanuts, eggs and milk. Learn about soy allergies, the symptoms and the benefits of adding soy to your kids' diet.

Top 5 Nutrition Trends in 2024

The nutrition-based trends we observed at FNCE and beyond, shaping the future of healthcare.

Soy Foods for Skin Health

Discover how soy foods like tofu, soy milk, and edamame can support healthy aging and improve skin health.

Three Unexpected Ways to Cook with Tofu

Discover the health benefits and versatility of tofu, a nutritious source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Learn how to incorporate this heart-healthy ingredient into your diet with delicious recipes and tips.

Data Supports Health Benefits of Seed Oils High in Unsaturated Fatty Acids

Discover the health benefits of consuming seed oils high in unsaturated fatty acids, such as soybean oil, based on expert perspectives in a new peer-reviewed paper.

Introducing Soy in Birth to 24 Months (B-24) and Soy Formula for Babies

Soy formula for babies and soy foods can support healthy growth during early childhood. Help your clients meet their children’s nutritional needs with soy products.

Soy Milk Can Enhance Cardiometabolic Health, New Meta-analysis Finds

Soy milk found to enhance cardiometabolic health including improved blood lipids, lowered blood pressure and small reductions in inflammation.

Surveyed Health Professionals Agree Soy is a Nutritious, Heart Healthy, High-Quality Protein

Consistent with 2023 results, health professionals believe soy is a healthy, high-quality protein that offers important benefits.

New Recipe: Cake Batter Tofu Bites

Explore the versatility and health benefits of tofu with this sweet new recipe: Cake Batter Tofu Bites.

Exploring the Relationship Between Soy, Phytoestrogens, and Estrogen

Explore how phytoestrogens found in soy foods affect everyone’s health. Learn how to advise your clients about the difference between phytoestrogens and estrogen.

Soy Connection Annual Survey Suggests Support of Soy’s Role in Health and Nutrition

Health professionals agree: soy is a nutritious food that offers important health benefits.

4 Ways Soy Protein Supports Fitness-Related New Year’s Resolutions

Soy protein supports heart health, muscle recovery, and more, making it a great option for those looking to stick to fitness-related New Year’s resolutions.

FAQs: Soy and Breast Cancer

Know how to address patient questions about the relationship between soy and breast cancer.

New Clinical Trial Supports Evidence that Consuming Soy Can Benefit Skin Health

Postmenopausal women who consumed soy protein saw a decrease in skin wrinkling severity and pigment intensity and an increase in hydration—all beneficial effects.

E-Book: Soy’s Role in Sustainable Nutrition

Soy’s health benefits, affordability, and accessibility make soy consumption a key part of sustainable nutrition.

Healthy, Plant-Based Summer Cook-Out Dishes

Soy-based recipes that are sure to please your omnivore, vegetarian and vegan clients alike!

'Soy’ Good Summer Flexitarian Recipes

Try these 4 recipes that celebrate the best of summer produce while incorporating heart-healthy soy!

3 Plant-Based, Power-Packed Protein Recipes to Fuel the Day

Tofu for breakfast? You bet!

3.28.23 - Fine-Tuning Fats and Oils

Snack and bakery consumers want to balance health and indulgence; the right ingredients can deliver.

3.24.23 - Life In The World’s Breadbasket: Meagan Kaiser Of The United Soybean Board On 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful Career In The Farming and Agriculture Industries

Meagan Kaiser is an entrepreneur, soybean farmer, soil scientist and the recently elected Chair of the United Soybean Board.

3.22.23 - Positive Properties of High Oleic Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous oil finds its way into applications from snack foods to desserts.

1.30.23 - Fuel Up for The Big Game with Soy Snacks

Try these 4 recipes, made with soy protein, to get you through the big game.

1.13.22 - Reducing Food Waste: USB's Polly Ruhland On How They Are Helping To Eliminate Food Waste

USB CEO Polly Ruhland sits down with Authority Magazine to discuss food waste.

5.13.20 - Chef Joel Gamoran and U.S. Soy Launch New Series – Stretched: Make More with Less

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

5.6.2022 - A Lifelong Soybean Farmer Shares Sustainable Farming Techniques For Earth Day

Green Matters spoke to lifelong soybean farmer Tony Mellenthin about sustainable farming techniques.

12.22.22 - United Soybean Board: Soybean oil offers versatility, health benefits

A leader from the group shares the ins and outs of using soybean oil in bakery goods.

8.1.17 - U.S.-Grown Soybean Oil Achieves FDA’S Qualified Heart Health Claim

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

11.21.18 - FDA AUTHORIZES QUALIFIED HEALTH CLAIM FOR OILS HIGH IN OLEIC ACID

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.

4.15.22 - New USB Research Shows Consumers Want Food Made With U.S. Crops

A new United Soybean Board survey found that 78% of consumers say it’s important to purchase U.S.-grown food. Check out the video highlighting the results!

1.11.22 - See How The Soybean Industry Is Adopting Precision Agriculture

Forbes spoke to USB CEO Polly Ruhland about the sustainability benefits of advanced farming techniques.

4.19.21 - Soy Protein Promotes Men’s Health, Muscle Mass, and Strength

A recent surge in evidence from an array of sources highlights the nutritional and health attributes of soy protein for men.

8.4.21 - The United Soybean Board Launches “Soy Delish” Recipe Contest

2.17.22 - Soy What About Snacks?

4 Soy Snacks to Enjoy this National Snack Food Month (And Year Round)

8.22.22 - Level Up Your Grilling Game with Soy on the Menu

3 Soy-Based Recipes to Upgrade Your Summer Cookouts

Try These 4 Tasty Vegetarian-Friendly Holiday Recipes

Make holiday meal planning a breeze with these soy-based recipes.

12.20.22 - Nailing the Perfect Pastry

The steps you need to take to perfect your pastries.

9.26.22 - Recipe: Mac & Cheese

This yummy Mac & Cheese recipe incorporates soymilk & tofu bites for an extra plant protein boost.

9.22.2022 - Recipe: Loaded Nachos

These soy-inspired Loaded Nachos are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that will please the whole family.

9.15.22 - Recipe: Tempeh Sloppy Joes

This hearty Tempeh Sloppy Joes recipe is full of flavor & contains plant protein goodness.

9.12.22 - Soy is Super for Kids

This school year, we are jumping for SOY! Here are 6 reasons soy is super for kids:

9.9.22 - Back to School with Soy

A new school year is a perfect time to get your family back into a healthy routine – start with soy!

8.30.22 - Soy Protein

Soyfoods can provide necessary protein for older individuals who consume plant-based diets

8.23.22 - RDA

What is the Recommended Daily Allowance for protein, and is it adequate?

8.18.22 - Fajitas

Need a new favorite family dinner? Serve up a south-of-the-border spin on soy protein—Veggie & Tofu Fajitas!

8.9.22 - Breast Cancer

Can childhood soy protein and isoflavone consumption decrease their risk of developing breast cancer?

7.26.22 - Consumer Trends

Consumer desire for protein (plant and animal) continues to trend upwards.

7.18.22 - Protein Labels

How does a food receive a “good source of protein” claim on its label?

7.12.22 - New Paper

Soy helps address global protein and caloric needs.

7.7.22 - Veggie Burgers

Veggie burgers can be delicious, but they’re not all created equal. How does soy measure up?

6.28.22- Men’s Health

Soy supports men’s health.

6.25.22- Soy & Muscle Mass

Soy protein can lead to gains in muscle mass & strength to the same degree as supplementation with animal protein.

6.23.22- Eating More Plants Can Add Years to Your Life

According to a new study, adding more plants to your diet can add years to your life.

6.20.22 - Grilled Tofu Recipe

Add plant protein to your summer menu with this sweet & spicy grilled tofu recipe.

6.17.22 - Heart-Healthy Oils

Soybean oil on par with high oleic oils for heart health.

5.26.22 - 30 Years of Studying Soy: Key Findings

We are highlighting the key findings from the last three decades of studying soy.

5.23.22 - 30 Years of Soy Research: Breast Cancer

The association between soy and breast cancer has been evaluated for more than three decades.

5.20.22 - Understanding of Soyfoods has Grown

Our understanding of the health benefits associated with soyfoods has grown over the last 30 years.

5.16.22 - Focus on Dietary Patterns

New research: Focus on overall dietary patterns to support heart health.

5.12.22 - Plant-based Options Offer Value

Consumers are seeking out soy-based protein and dairy alternatives.

5.5.2022 - Cinco De Mayo!

Taco 'bout the BEST way to celebrate #CincoDeMayo-- a soy-inspired recipe!

4.27.2022 - Miso Soynut Pasta

Try this quick and easy make ahead meal that’s packed with soy protein.

4.1.2022 - Soyfoods Month

April is National Soyfoods Month! Join in the celebration on social.

3.31.22 - Soyfoods & UPFs

Wondering about the relationship between soy and “ultra-processed foods”? Check out this podcast.

3.29.22 - Crispy Pan-Fried Fish

Boost your heart health with soybean oil! Try this Crispy Pan Fried Fish recipe.

3.25.22 - Tofu Hack

Frozen tofu? Test this hack to help remove the liquid before cooking.

2.23.22 - Improve Gains with Soy Protein

Research indicates that SOY PROTEIN can increase lean body mass as effectively as animal protein.

2.16.22 - Soy & Your Thyroid

The impact of soy on thyroid function has been investigated for more than 80 years. Explore the evidence!

2.10.22 - “Soy Ready” for Game Day

Make SOY the MVP of your #gameday menu!

2.8.22 - Power Your Day with Soy

Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be time consuming. Try this easy make ahead meal.

2.2.22 - 30 Years of Soy Research

2021 marks 30 years of the Soy Connection Newsletter. Read how soy research has evolved since then.

12.27.21 - U.S. Dietary Guidelines Include Soy

Don't wait until the New Year to step up your nutrition game! The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend soy

12.26.21 - Tex-Mex Tempeh Chili

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but SOY is so delightful! Warm up with this soy-full chili recipe.

12.22.21 - Joy of Soy Winter Recipes

Looking for delicious holiday eats? Choose soy!

10.22.20 - Oakland Unified School District navigates school meal participation challenges

Waiver confusion, wildfires and families settling into their new-normal routines mean fewer kids are picking up school lunch.

9.30.20 - 7 Tips for Adding Miso to Everything If You Don’t Already

Miso is the umami bomb that’s been missing from pretty much every dish I make.

9.25.20 - Eat to glow — improving your food choices can lead to better skin health

Our skin takes a beating daily from environmental stressors, so it’s important to feed it what it needs.

9.24.20 - Still Agnostic About Tofu?

Over the years, tofu converts have told me that soup was their gateway preparation.

9.23.20 - 9 of our best recipes for frying, roasting, smoking and savoring tofu

"I love the versatility of tofu, which can be made or cooked to take on so many textures, from firm and crisp to crumbly and bouncy to silky and smooth as custard."

9.18.20 - 18 Essential Vegan Condiments at Trader Joe’s

From umami mushroom seasoning to vegan ranch, we can’t live without these TJ staples.

9.03.20 - Various proteins offer unique benefits

For example, soy (a legume) has a high protein quality score comparable to animal proteins while beans and peas have a lower protein quality score

8.31.20 - Make This Vegan Scrambled Tofu Your Very Own

It's ready to customize with your favorite flavors—and whatever you've got in the fridge.

8.26.20 - 21 Tempeh Recipes That Give Tofu a Run for Its Money

Great ideas for cooking with the plant-based protein.

8.19.20 - Q&A with Pam Smith, RDN, on consumer habits and industry changes as a result of COVID-19

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to talk to Pam Smith, RDN, about consumer habits and changes to the industry as a result of COVID-19.

8.18.20 - Pandemic Cooking Isn’t About Hope. It’s About Practical Magic

I’d seen my mom make soy milk in a pressure cooker, so that’s what I did. Water and soybeans—simple enough. It seemed wasteful to throw out the pulp, so I turned it into pancakes.

8.13.20 - The 5 Best Egg Substitutes, According to Vegan Bakers

Creamy and moist, puréed silken tofu is perfect for specific kinds of desserts, like Dunklee’s signature chocolate cream pies.

8.05.20 - How One Company Has Been Making Tofu by Hand Since 1911

Ota Tofu, established in 1911, is the oldest active tofu company in America. The company is unique in that their tofu is entirely handmade.

7.29.20 - Waffled Tofu Absolutely Rules

Waffle makers are very good at getting foods hot and crispy, and that just happens to be how I like my tofu.

7.26.20 - Olympic Water Polo Star Johnny Hooper Talks Zoom Workouts, Staying Positive, and Eating 10,000 Calories a Day

Under normal circumstances, Johnny Hooper would be in a pool training

7.24.20 - 5 Recipes For Enjoying Tofu the Crispy Way

Tofu lasts for months, is affordable, and is so versatile — especially when it comes to crisping it up.

6.26.20 - This One-Pan Meal Shows Just How Joyful Tofu Can Be

This 30-minute dinner gets its crunch from pan-seared tofu, blistered snap peas and toasted cashews, and its flavor from an umami-rich sauce.

5.09.20 - Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Eats A Mostly Plant-Based Diet These Days

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

5.05.20 - 25 Tofu Recipes to Treat Your Curd the Way It Deserves

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.

5.01.20 - Soy Series, Part 3: Soybean Oil

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.

4.15.20 - Is Soy Safe for Kids?

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

4.13.20 - Soyfoods in your Emergency Pantry

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.

3.23.20 - Isoflavones, in tofu and plant proteins, associated with lower heart disease risk

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

3.13.20 - Is Soy Good for You? Here's What the Science Says

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.

2.12.20 - The #1 Food to Help You Live Longer, According to a Longevity Expert

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

2.5.20 - Plant-Based Diet: Everything You Need To Know

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

1.29.20 - 8 Plant-Based Foods RDs Say You Should Be Eating More Of

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

1.17.20 - Soy Series, Part 2: Soy-derived Ingredients

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

1.14.20 - 7 tricks to cut your grocery spending in the new year, according to a chef

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

1.13.20 - Confused about protein? Let’s clear up some myths.

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

1.10.20 - Everything You Need to Know to Find the Best Plant-Based Protein Powder for You

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

1.2.20 - The Best Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Substitutes for 7 Popular Dairy Products

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.

12.19.19 - Soy Series, Part 1: The Basics of Whole Soybean 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.

10.25.19 - Isoflavone Fears in Article Unfounded

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

10.16.19 - View from the Cab: Soy Research in Relation to Breast Cancer

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.

9.5.19 - What Soy Really Does to Your Body

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.

7.25.19 - Decades of Research Show Soy Protein Lowers LDL-Cholesterol

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.

7.3.19 - Is Tofu the New King of Protein?

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

6.27.19 - What to Eat When You Have Hot Flashes

Choose carefully to ease hormonal swings during menopause

6.11.19 - The cholesterol problem: a guide to the best foods to improve those numbers

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.

5.8.19 - Healthy Life: The Soy Cancer Connection

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.

5.8.19 - Does soy protein lower ‘bad’ cholesterol?

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.

4.1.19 - Plant-Based Protein Comes To Burger King: Meet The Impossible Whopper

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.

3.26.19 - Pilot Study: Soybean Oil Alleviates Cancer-Related Fatigue

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

3.19.19 - This doctor shares his top 5 foods to eat to help fight disease

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.

2.19.19 - Soy and Cancer: Myths and Misconceptions

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

1.17.19 - Will soybean pulp become the next superfood?

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

1.7.19 - Soy: facts, myths and why it’s in our new recipe

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

1.2.19 - Nestlé will launch plant-based Incredible Burger this spring

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

10.24.18 - Does Eating Soy Increase Your Risk for Breast Cancer?

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.