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Soya: the health protector - The health effects of SoyaSummarySoya beans contain a wide range of valuable nutrients and are an excellent source of protein. The health benefits of soya foods are widely documented. For example, soya protein lowers cholesterol and so protects heart health. Soya foods also protect against diabetes, menopausal symptoms and certain cancers, such as breast cancer. They can help boost bone health, memory and mental flexibility. The number of studies reporting the beneficial health effects of soya continues to grow. Despite the wealth of unfounded scarestories, pseudo science and downright daftness written about soya, this guide should leave you in no doubt that soya foods are a healthy, versatile and safe option for people of all ages. This does not mean that we should live off soya alone… The key to a healthy diet is to include a wide range of foods including plenty of wholegrains (wholemeal bread, brown pasta and brown rice), pulses such as peas, beans (including soya) and lentils, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds and ‘good’ oils. The use of isoflavone supplements in food or pills is not recommended but soya foods such as tofu, tempeh, whole soya beans, edamame and soya milk are beneficial to cardiovascular and overall health because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals and low content of saturated fat. Using these and other soya foods to replace meat and dairy foods high in animal protein, saturated fat and cholesterol, is a simple and effective way to protect your health.
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The Soya Story - ContentsResources:
Myth-Busting Soya and the Environment FAQs Soya research |
The Soya Story
The Safety of Soya 
Soya-Based Infant Formula 
The Soya Saga  |
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