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Soy (Glycine max) has been known by many people as a food chameleon–coming in various forms and tastes to fit in our nutrition. It can be used as a beverage, a plant-based source of milk, and lots of sumptuous dishes like tofu, soy sauce(tamari, shoyu, teriyaki), tempeh, and many more. This has made soy a …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. If you’re confused about whether soy versus butter, meat, or dairy are good or bad …
When it comes to nutrition, it’s hard to know what to believe, right? Many of the myths surrounding plant-based eating originate from a general misunderstanding. False or conflicting information circulates quickly, which ultimately makes it difficult to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. There are many misconceptions regarding the health, palatability, and safety of eating …
Learning what you can and can’t eat when you have hypothyroidism is important, while it can vary from person to person what you eat can not only affect your thyroid gland but also your body’s ability to use thyroid hormones as well as the absorption of medications. This condition can be tricky to manage, and …
It would appear as if non-dairy milk consumption is on the rise; in fact, within America alone the sales of non-dairy milk has increased by 61% from 2012 as more people order soy milk at coffee shops, fill their cereal bowls with cashew milk, and use coconut milk in their desserts. Further inspiring the use …
According to a study published in the British Medical Journal of close to 100,000 people living in Japan who were questioned about their diet; those who ate fermented soy products were found to be less likely to die over 15 years which is suggested to be due to the products being high in potassium, fibre, …
We are poised to enter a new decade, and in terms of health food this may be a whole new realm as this past year has brought forth plant based meat and probiotic backed pantry goods. If you think the industry won’t get more innovative you may want to rethink that, as the industry is …
Up to 12% of the population may be struggling with managing hypothyroidism conditions, it can be tricky, and what you eat can interfere with treatment as some nutrients can strongly influence the function of the thyroid gland, and certain foods can inhibit the ability to absorb replacement hormones taken as part of treatment. Soy should …
Studies suggest that substituting one to two servings of plant protein in place of animal proteins daily could lead to a small reduction in cholesterol markers for the risk of the development of cardiovascular disease by up to 5%. The benefits could be even higher with combined consumption of plant proteins such as nuts, soy, …
Genistein, a soybean compound, holds promise as an effective HIV treatment without the drug resistance issues faced by current therapies. Genistein, a soybean compound, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the communication from a cell’s surface sensors to its interior. Found on a cell’s surface, these sensors tell the cell about its …