Did you know?
Soybeans are
over 5,000
years old!

ALL-NATURAL

NO CHOLESTEROL*

LOW FAT

100% VEGETARIAN

VEGAN**

0g TRANS FAT

HIGH IN FIBER

History of the Soybean

* Beef and Broccoli, Mandarin Soy Chick'n, and Soy Chili have NO Cholesterol

** Soy Chili, Beef and Broccoli and Mandarin Soy Chick'n are Vegan

Why Soy?

The Benefits

Health Issue
Heart Disease	A diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, that includes 25 grams of soy protein a day, may reduce the risk of heart disease." (U.S. FDA, Rev. 4/1/02)
Cholesterol	Studies have shown that Soy protein lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Cancer	Populations that regularly consume soyfoods have lower incidence of breast, colon and prostate cancers
Menopause/PMS	Soy phytoestrogens help reduce hot flashes and other discomforts of menopause and premenstrual syndrome
Osteoporosis	Soyfoods provide bone-building calcium and decrease the loss of bone density in aging populations
Diabetes	The soluble fiber found in soybeans may help with blood sugar control
Antioxidant	Soy isoflavones, genistein and diadzein, are powerful antioxidants that protect cells and organs from the damage caused by free radicals

Every day research reveals more exciting health and nutritional benefits of soy. More than ever before, nutritionists and doctors are recommending regular consumption of soy as part of a healthy diet to lower cholesterol levels, to reduce the risk of heart disease, to help ward off various types of cancer, to ease menopausal symptoms, and reduce the effects of osteoporosis.

An excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and more...

Soybeans are high in protein (38% by weight) that has an equivalency to animal protein. Soy is an excellent source of fiber (15% by weight). Soybeans are high in iron, calcium, zinc, B vitamins and vitamin E. The isoflavone content of soybeans (genistern-daizden) are believed to have many additional health benefits.

Lower cholesterol levels reducing the risk of heart disease.

Soyfoods are an excellent choice for a heart-healthy diet. They provide high-quality protein, but are low in saturated fat and contain no cholesterol. High-blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Replacing animal protein with soy protein in the diet has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels in individuals with high cholesterol.

Learn more about soy...

We encourage you to learn more about the growing health benefits of soy and soyfoods. The following are but a few web sites providing current and helpful information.

• Talksoy.com

• American Heart Association

• US Soyfoods Directory