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.

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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.