Soy: A Miracle Food?
Soy is touted as a "miracle" food because of its role in preventing disease, including cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
The evidence was so compelling that the FDA approved the following health claim for use on food labels: "25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease".
For many figuring out how to get this much soy in the diet is a challenge.
Fortunately, soy foods are becoming more widely available and versatile, so the choices extend far beyond the traditional tofu and soy milk.
For example, a simple substitution of soy flour for up to 30 percent of all-purpose 5 flour, is an easy way to sneak in soy.
Soy protein isolate, a powdered form of soy, can be added to a smoothie, sprinkled over cereal or mixed in a casserole dish.
Even easier are the vegetable burgers, energy bars, breakfast cereals and snack foods made from soy. These require essentially no effort and are especially good for those who are wary of eating soy straight.
See also:
All About Soy
Healthy Soy Recipes
Soy: Your Complete Guide
The Health Benefits of Soy
