In my career I’ve always to devote extra attention to families of foods that are either under consumed or underappreciated relative to their nutritional value. Soy-based foods like tempeh, tofu, edamame and soy-milk certainly check both boxes. While I’ll be the first to admit that no one NEEDS to eat
I’ve spent a great deal of my time and energy as a nutrition professional encouraging my clients, particularly men, to pursue a greater variety in their protein choices. I do this, of course, with their best health in mind and with the knowledge that each family of protein-containing foods carries
Gout is an extremely common form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting 4% of the U.S. population. Men, particularly as they age, are much more likely to sufferer from gout. More recent and troubling data suggest that the global incidence of gout has increased substantially, from 38.7 to 45.9 per 100,000 ,
My Men’s Health Month collaboration with the Soy Nutrition Institute (SNI) Global continues today with a discussion on the value and quality of soy protein as a muscle-building tool. Last week, I discussed the interaction between soy foods and male testosterone, identifying that the available evidence suggests this family of
As someone who deals with this topic on a near-daily basis, I appreciate more than most the significant public interest surrounding the consumption of soy-based foods and their influence on male testosterone levels. All roads of inquiry lead to one question – Does soy lower testosterone? Certainly, there is a
Having previously discussed the generally positive effects of soy intake across a broad range of health outcomes, I came to the realization that there was perhaps one very important condition that I left out – PCOS. PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in full, may affect up to 1 in 10
Despite my robust efforts thus far in defending the safety and utility of soy intake as an economic means to reduce animal protein consumption and add dietary variety, I do feel as though there are a few stones that I’ve left unturned. My long-time readers will know that I’ve touched
After years of it being acknowledged that incorporating soy-based foods offered a cardiovascular benefit, and considering soy’s inclusion in Dr Jenkins’ 2011 portfolio diet study on cholesterol lowering, it came as some surprise that in October 2017, the FDA put in a proposal to revoke soy’s health claim. Here’s a
I find that many people underestimate how valuable soy (and particularly tofu) is as a culinary tool to help increase plant-based protein intake. Don’t believe that tofu is truly versatile enough to replace animal protein in a dish? An extra firm brick of tofu contains a comparable amount of protein
I find that many people underestimate how valuable soy (and particularly tofu) is as a culinary tool to help increase plant-based protein intake. Don’t believe that tofu is truly versatile enough to replace animal protein in a dish? An extra firm brick of tofu contains a comparable amount of protein
