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...

If you wanted to, you could grow soybeans in your backyard garden in the same way you grow green beans or peas, but most people buy the dried beans in bags at the store. Even though soy milk has been around for more than 2,000 years, I had no inkling that it existed. To make soy milk, you start with half a cup of soybeans and soak them in water for half a day to soften them. If you have never seen a soybean before, think of a dried black-eyed pea without the black eye. You could add, for...

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.

each dried oregano and salt 1 red bell pepper 1 medium onion, quartered 3 medium mushrooms, quartered Chopped parsley for garnish Cut tofu in half vertically, then horizontally. The American Heart Association (AHA) followed along and in 2000 stated that for heart health it is prudent to recommend including soy protein foods in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Soy is neither a medication nor a magic bullet; it is a low fat, fiber rich protein food that will enhance nutrition...