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South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (SDSR&PC) promotes the importance of soy foods through creating awareness and educating consumers on the health benefits of soy. By educating and communicating with health professionals, food service managers, consumers, and youth about the new uses of soybeans, the new health claim and health benefits of soy foods, and ways to incorporate more soy iinto their food preparation, we increase demand for more soy foods.
SOY FOODS
Soy is a remarkably versatile bean. And while it has traditionally been used mostly in Asia, it is increasingly found in foods across the globe. While it can be roasted or boiled and eaten by itself, soy is more often found as a tasty and healthy ingredient in a variety of foods.
Soy is sometimes added to foods like breads, cereals and meat products, and even used as a meat substitute in products such as burgers and hotdogs for people who prefer vegetarian foods. Many soyfoods such as tofu, soy sauce, soy flour and soybean oil can be found in most supermarkets. For even greater variety in soyfoods, visit your local natural or health food store. There you can find soyfoods that match practically any need or taste.
Due to its versatility and health benefits — including high protein and low carb content — soyfoods have been increasing in popularity in recent years. And as more benefits of the soybean are discovered, you’ll find soy as an ingredient in more and more of your favorite foods.
SOY HEALTH
Soybeans and soyfoods are healthy. While soybeans are part of a smart diet because they're high in protein, new research points to other significant benefits from soy - most important, its apparent role in reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases. In 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that foods containing soy protein may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease — a claim substantiated by checkoff-funded research.
There is great scientific interest in this topic. More than 500 other scientific studies to date confirm the disease-fighting potential of soyfoods. In fact, people who consume a diet high in soy have historically had lower incidence of chronic disease — including heart disease, the number one killer in the United States. Other diseases less common among people with soy-rich diets include cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis.
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