The 2012 study also found that 77% of healthcare professionals recognize the health benefits of including soy in consumer diets.

Researchers have discovered that those who have a soy protein-rich diet reduce the amount of fatty deposits that accumulate around the liver, which can lead to liver disease.

Soy’s reputation as an all-purpose, healthful ingredient was tarnished slightly by the same media that elevated it to panacea status. But, the dust has settled. For those recognizing soy contributes greatly to health via multiple components, it still is the go-to wellness ingredient.

Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, has announced that Jim Leighton has been promoted to president of Perdue Food Products.

Researchers have found that consuming two servings a day of soy foods like tofu and soymilk helps reduce the number and severity of hot flashes from menopause.

A review of 19 previous studies involving more than 1,200 women found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

Individuals who ingest the highest amounts of soy protein in a day appear to see a significant lowering of their systolic blood pressure, researchers reported.

The American College of Cardiologists released a 20-year study that showed a diet heavy in isoflavones can help reduce high blood pressure in young adults and African-Americans.

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