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Fact sheet - Practical ways to enjoy the delights of soya

More and more people want to know how to incorporate soya foods into their diets as a result of the growing awareness of soya’s potential health benefits. This fact sheet gives the necessary information to help identify soya foods, as well as providing practical suggestions to help create delicious tasting meals.

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Fact sheet - Soya allergy

As soya foods have become more popular in recent years there are concerns that allergic reactions to soya may become more common. However in reality, although soya protein, like any protein, may cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, relatively few people are actually allergic to soya.

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Fact sheet - Soya: frequently asked questions

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Fact sheet - Soyfoods and the impact on prostate cancer: current thinking

A diet that is high in cereals, soya foods, fruit and vegetables has been associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer. These plant foods contain a variety of compounds that may work together to prevent the development of prostate cancer and its progression...

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Fact sheet - Maintaining healthy bones with soya

Diet plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones and emerging evidence is suggesting that soya and soya isoflavones may be beneficial to bones...

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Soyfoods and the impact on breast cancer: current knowledge

Scientific research is now suggesting a link between women’s lifestyles and eating habits and their risk of developing breast cancer. Making positive dietary choices and adopting a healthy lifestyle could offer protection from this disease for future generations of women...

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Fact sheet - Soya foods and children: The benefits of eating soya early in life

Childhood is an important time for growth and development and a healthy, well balanced diet is essential to make sure children receive all the nutrients they require for their growing needs. Soya foods can form an important part of this diet - not only are they nutritious but there is evidence to suggest that eating moderate amounts when young provides both immediate and long-term benefits.

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Podcast: The health benefits of a plant based diet

Expert in soya, Dr Mark Messina will talk in depth with regards to the benefits to both personal health and planet health of consuming a plant based diet. Dr Messina will also discuss some interesting and positive new studies into soya, particularly in relation to women's health and breast cancer. Lynne Garton will discuss from a dietitian's point of view, the health benefits of consuming a plant based diet, with a particular focus on soya.

Slim & healthy with “Eco-Atkins”

A recent randomised clinical study has revealed that the new ‘Eco-Atkins’ diet, a weight loss plan low in carbohydrates and high in vegetable protein and vegetable fats, has the additional impact of lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure.... (read more)

European study shows: Soya effective against prostate cancer

New research shows that natural ingredients in soya have a protective effect against prostate cancer. Men with higher levels of genistein (a phyto-oestrogen, which is naturally present in soya) in their blood have a 26% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than men with lower levels of genistein.... (read more)

New study confirms that regular intake of soya reduces risk of breast cancer

The regular intake of tofu and other soya products provides protection against breast cancer according to a recent Korean study. Women who consumed 6g to 8g of soya protein in soya products daily had more than 40% less chance of developing breast cancer. (read more)

Soya does not cause breast growth in men

To claim that soya milk can result in men growing breasts is a scaremongering story which has appeared online recently. The Japanese and Chinese populations, who traditionally consume high levels of soya foods daily, do not show evidence of hormonal problems. (read more)