Soy Does a Body Good

Eating soy-based foods is one of the simplest things you can do for your health. High in protein, low in fat, and packed with isoflavones, soy can lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease, and there may be a host of other benefits as well.
By PT Staff, published on March 01, 2001 - last reviewed on December 05, 2005

For those who want to stock up on soy, now's the time. April is National Soy Foods Month, and supermarkets typically carry a wide variety of soy foods like soy nuts, snack bars and instant shakes, all ready to grab on the go. One easy -- and satisfying -- way to include 25 grams of soy protein in your daily diet is to down a shake made with instant soy protein powder. Other convenience foods like soy-based burgers, hot dogs, deli meats and bacon have a taste and texture that's very similar to real meats. So this April, think health and think soy.

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