Soy What's the Story?
Mad cow triathlete, Carol Rewick is a consultant dietitian for fitness clubs,
corporate wellness programs, media, and personal clients. Carol offers more
than a decade's experience providing counseling on a variety of nutritional
topics. She is also co-founder of Runningforwomen.com - an excellent
resource for healthy lifestyles
Soy has definitely become a nutrition superstar. It has been found to reduce cholesterol, decrease your risk for Atherosclerosis (heart disease), and possibly decrease your chances of getting cancer. So, what are good soy sources, and which are not "soy" good ? Read on.
TOP SOURCES
Soybeans in their purest form obviously are going to give you the biggest benefit. Soybeans (Edamame), soy milk, tofu, soy nuts, and tempeh are perfect sources-these are the richest in isoflavones, the ingredient thought to provide the greatest health benefit.
GOOD ALTERNATIVES
Soy protein bars, "veggie" burgers, soy cheese, and soy drinks which contain "soy protein isolates" usually contain 80-90% soy protein.
NUTRITIONAL DROPOUTS
Beware of processed soy, ie. ice creams, bars, and cookies- they may contain soy, but not much. Also soy oil and soy sauce do contain soy, but aren't high in protein or isoflavones.