Soy Benefits? Prove it!

Soy research, what does science say?

Myth 3: No evidence of health benefits of soy

Truth is, plenty of evidence suggests that adding soy foods to your diet has many proven health benefits including Better Sleep, Improved Heart Health, Reducing Osteoporosis, Minimizing Menopause Symptoms, Reducing Some Diseases, Improving Fertility, and more.

First things First, It's a Legume!

Soybeans are of  the legume family which includes beans, peas, and lentils, but soybeans are truly unique because they are much higher in protein and fat than other beans and lower in carbohydrates.  The healthy, yes very healthy fat in soybeans is a combination of heart-healthy essential polyunsaturated omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Soybeans one of the few plant foods to provide both of these essential fatty acids. The carbohydrates in soy are mostly simple sugars that have been shown to act as prebiotics which stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon. Soy foods are also a good source of vitamins, including the B-vitamins, which give us energy and offer heart health benefits and more.  In addition soy foods are also a great source of minerals such as potassium, iron and calcium. To include soy into your diet, many recommend non-GMO products including soybeans; also called edamame, miso, tofu, soy protein powder, soy milk, tempeh, and soy flour.

Soy Health Benefits

Osteoporosis-Helps reduce bone fractures

Menopause-Reduces severity & frequency of hot flashes by 50%

Prostate-Lowers the risk of Prostate cancer

Heart Disease-Decreases LDL cholesterol (the bad)

Boosts, HDL cholesterol (the good)

Reduces triglyceride levels

Lowers Blood Pressure

Promotes Artery Health

Skin Health-Increases elasticity & collagen synthesis, improves skin appearance

 Breast Cancer-Soy isoflavones help decrease breast cancer risk

Supports-Healthy Immune System

Fertility-May offset BPA's effect on Fertility

Want to learn more about the health benefits of soy?  Don't be sold on misleading claims! Do the research, read the clinical studies and get the facts. Here are a few great resources:

Soy Connection 

Soy Nutrition Institute 

Soyfoods Association of North America

Enjoy some Soy today! I enjoy a variety of soy foods, but by far my favorite is the Shaklee 180 Life Mix. I love that Shaklee uses non-GMO soy, a cold water wash cleansing process, and includes nothing artificial. I also love that every flavor truly tastes great on its own or mixed into a fruit or veggie smoothie. Visit link below for additional details and be soy healthy!

Shaklee 180 mix offers 23g non-GMO soy protein