Today, however, as consumers have begun giving credence to scientific data indicating the importance of quality protein in the diet, the marketplace for all proteins is expanding. Soy, milk, casein and rice protein have defined roles in the market, especially since consumers with food allergies and other health concerns are aware of the potential health benefits of protein. Protein is certainly an essential part of any healthy, active lifestyle, but you re starting to see protein move into...

Of those respondents, over half (57 per cent) are in the dark when it comes to the health and nutritional benefits of soy - one of the most hotly touted super-foods. Attention Assignment/Health/Lifestyle/Food Editors: Yet, of the one-third of Canadian households that have tried soy beverages and the 15 per cent that drink it on a regular basis, 27 per cent drink soy beverages because they enjoy the taste, while more than half (52 per cent) indicated they consume soy beverages for their...

Soy products are often marketed specifically to women in part because of scientific evidence gathered over fifteen years suggesting that soy may be helpful for conditions and diseases associated with menopause, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, and mood swings. Soy products are often marketed specifically to women in part because of scientific evidence gathered over fifteen years suggesting that soy may be helpful for conditions and diseases associated with menopause,...

April 30, 2007 MEDICAL MONDAY: Soy Milk a Healthy Alternative By Craig Hammond Findings from a study appearing in a recent issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology (AJE), suggest there's a link between consumption of large (I repeat, large) amounts of dairy products and Parkinson's Disease in men -- but men only. April 30, 2007 MEDICAL MONDAY: Soy Milk a Healthy Alternative By Craig Hammond Findings from a study appearing in a recent issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology...

In contrast, northeast Iowa was able to plant 31 percent of their corn crop and 42 percent of their soybean crop during the past week as soils dried quickly. In fact, south central Iowa was only able to plant 8 percent of their corn crop and 3 percent of their soybean crop last week. Variable progress seen for crops. Topsoil moisture rated 1 percent very short, 4 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 31 percent surplus across the state. Nearly one-quarter of the soybean crop has been planted.

Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it would look for melamine contamination in imported wheat gluten, corn gluten, corn meal, soy protein, rice bran and rice protein, used in manufactured food for humans and livestock. Rice protein tainted with melamine was also found in pet foods from at least five manufacturers who obtained the protein from one supplier, U. The agency said on a call with reporters late Tuesday that it had no intention of banning imports of wheat gluten, rice...