8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 Get the scoop on soyfoods’ health benefi ts Th e prevalence of soy products in recipes and ready-made foods has skyrocketed in recent years. Soy- based milk products and others that substitute soy with more traditional ingredients are no longer relegated to the outskirts of the neighborhood grocery store. While soy is being consumed in greater numbers than in decades past, some people are still unaware of the various health benefi ts and advantages to including soy in their diets. Soyfoods provide a number of nutritional benefi ts for people of all ages. According to the Soyfoods Association of North America, recent studies have indicated that eating soy at an early age may help protect against some diseases, including breast cancer, later in life. Soy also may help improve cognitive function. People largely turn to soy to maintain a healthy weight and control their cholesterol, as soy can replace foods that are higher in saturated fat, calories and cholesterol. For example, a glass of whole milk contains 150 calories and eight grams of total fat. Soy milk, however, comes in between 80 and 100 calories and may have roughly four grams of fat. Th e fat is mostly healthy fats, as there are only trace amounts of saturated fat in soy products. Soy also has cholesterol-lowering properties and can be benefi cial to those who are lactose intolerant. Vegetarians and vegans routinely turn to soyfoods as a main protein source. Soyfoods can off er a number of healthy benefi ts, including providing a lean protein source that is lower in saturated fats than other forms of protein. Calcium- fortifi ed soymilk off ers the same nutritional value as cow’s milk but can still be consumed by those who are lactose intolerant. Soy can help many people maintain PICNIC ON THE BEACH! No Food? healthy weights, and soyfoods promote cardiovascular health. While soyfoods can be benefi cial, such foods are not perfect. Allergies to soy are possible, and as with any dietary supplement, moderate consumption may be all that’s necessary to provide nutritional benefi ts. Overconsumption of soy may not provide the desired results. One concern regarding soy is its relationship to genetically modifi ed organisms, or GMOs. Reports suggest that the vast majority of soybeans produced in the United States are GMOs. While these soybeans are primarily used for livestock feed, many foods that people eat also contain GMO soybeans. Th e jury is still out with regard to the impact that GMO foods have on personal health. Proponents of GMOs say their use makes agricultural products safer and more aff ordable. GMO crops may be resistant to pests, eliminating the need for herbicides and pesticides. But opponents of GMOs say that they may be harmful, as they might have less nutritional value, incite allergic reactions, cause problems with liver function and be harmful to the planet. Individuals who still want to enjoy soy products such as tofu, miso, tempeh, soy sauce, soy milk, and foods that contain soy lecithin, an emulsifi er, can opt for organic products and those that specifi cally advertise no GMO ingredients. More and more food manufacturers are heeding consumer demand for foods that do not contain GMOs, and producers of soyfoods are no exception. Brands like Silk(R), Tofurky(R), Wildwood(R) and Eden Foods(R) produce soy products that are GMO-free. Read labels to determine if soy products contain GMOs. 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