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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
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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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