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What is flax?
Flax is a small grain with a nutty taste. Flaxseed is the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. Only ground flaxseed provides the health benefits of fiber in addition to the omega-3s and lignans. It is the combination of these three elements which studies have found to be most beneficial. People may be familiar with the fact that omega-3s are also found in cold water fatty fish including salmon. Flax is also available as a supplement and an oil. Many people prefer the taste of ground flaxseed to the oil.
Why should I eat foods containing flaxseed and soy versus taking a supplement?
When possible it is best to receive your daily allotment of nutrients from food. While supplements may provide key nutrients to your diet, they may not provide the special combination of vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber that are naturally found in food that help your body to absorb these nutrients. In addition to costing less and tasting better, foods are often safer than supplements.
What are the health benefits of soy wonders?
Soy wonders are a natural blend of dry-roasted soybeans, ground flaxseed. Every serving naturally provides omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and phytoestrogens, natural plant estrogens. In addition, as part of a well balanced diet, this great tasting blend of nutritious ingredients may over time help promote a healthy heart and provide women with a healthy, natural way to ease menopausal discomforts like hot flashes.
Are heartfield soy wonders just for women?
Although flax and soy provide special health benefits to women, they are equally healthy for men, women, and children alike. Flaxseed and soy naturally provide fiber, protein, omega-3s, phytoestrogens, and iron-keys to healthy living. As part of a healthy, active lifestyle, flax and soy help promote heart health, weight management, digestion, and overall good nutrition.
What about soy and isoflavones?
Isoflavone is a natural component of soya, consumption of soya isoflavones is an ideal alternative to Hormone Replacement Treatment for women, because isoflavnoes have estrogen effects. Soya isoflavones have a variety of beneficial health effects based on the fact that the molecular structure of the Isoflavones is very similar to the body´s own estrogen. The Isoflavones thus help to balance oestrogen levels in the body, reducing the hormone-related complaints associated with menopause. Isoflavones may also lower high blood pressure and prevent osteoporosis or brittle bones.
What is the role of soy products in the context of obesity?
Over the past decades, a shift in daily diet towards high energy, fat, salt and sugar intake combined with the sedentary nature of modern life and increasing urbanisation have made obesity one of the most serious health challenges facing the EU. Unfortunately, the increase in obesity in the European population seems to particularly hit children and adolescents. Heartfield products play a key role in fighting obesity. Soy products are used to reduce obesity rates.
What are the health benefits of soy consumption?
Soy is a source of health for everybody. Soy is cholesterol-free and rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium and calcium. The soybean contains approximately: · 38% high-quality protein · 17% oil, of which 23% are mono-unsaturated and 62% are poly-unsaturated fatty acids · 26% carbohydrates · 10% water · 5% vitamins and minerals This first reason that consumption of soyfoods products is constantly growing is the fact that consumers are very well informed about health benefits of soyfoods products which are easy to digest. In the past, soyfood products were more part of a well balanced diet. But today, people are also consuming soy because these products are very tasty. In addition, soyfood products are very well known among consumers who are suffering from different intolerances and allergies.
What are the difference between soy protein and other origin proteins?
Soybeans are equal to caseins and egg in protein quality, and better than beef proteins, other legumes, and cereal proteins. One of the main differences between consuming animal protein (dairy, eggs, meat) and soy protein is that the animal protein is high in saturated fat and cholesterol and contains no fibre at all. It has been proven that soy protein can assist in weight loss and help in the fight against problems occurring from being overweight ie diabetes and high cholesterol.
Is there a recommended soyfood intake?
The FDA-approved health claim for soy protein reads "25 grams of soy protein a day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease." The soy protein content of soy foods varies from as little as 1-2 grams per serving to 18-20 grams per serving. On average, one can obtain 25 grams of soy protein by consuming four servings of soy foods that display the soy health claim on the front panel. Products that carry the health claim on the label contain at least 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving.
Is soy protein a complete protein?
Yes, soy protein is the only plant protein that is equivalent to animal protein. Soyf oods contains all nine essential amino acids. The U.S. Department of Agriculture evaluates protein quality using the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acids Score (PDCAAS). PDCAAS measures the amino acid pattern of proteins and factors in digestibility. Soy protein has a PDCAAS score of 1.0, equivalent to animal protein.
What are isoflavones?
Isoflavones are a form of phytoestrogens that have a chemical structure very similar to estrogen. Soy is uniquely rich in isoflavones, primarily genistein and daidzein. These isoflavones in soy foods thought to contribute to many of the protective effects that soy has shown in animal and in vitro studies.
Is there a recommended daily isoflavone intake?
At this time, there is not enough research available for the FDA to make specific isoflavone intake recommendations. The FDA has approved a health claim stating that "25 grams of soy protein may help reduce the risk of heart disease." Twenty-five grams of soy protein contains approximately 50 milligrams of isoflavones. The isoflavone content of soy foods is available on the SANA soy food fact sheets or visit the isoflavone database on the USDA web site.
Tell me the details about the soy health claim on food labels.
On October 26, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration authorized a health claim linking the consumption of soy protein with a reduced risk of heart disease. The soy health claim reads, "25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease." The soy health claim appears on foods that contain 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving and are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Foods that are made with the whole soybean and do not have added fat can also carry the health claim. Four servings a day of soy foods that contain at least 6.25 grams soy protein can help you reach the recommended 25 grams of soy protein a day and may help decrease your risk of heart disease.
How do soy foods replace unhealthy foods in my diet?
The USDA MyPryamid guidelines recommend 2 - 3 servings a day of protein. Many sources of high-quality animal protein are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. If you suffer from heart disease, saturated fat and cholesterol are two things you should try to avoid to maintain a lower blood cholesterol level. To reach your daily intake of protein, but avoid high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol, choose soy! Soy foods are a good source of high-quality protein. In fact, soybeans are the only complete protein source that does not come from an animal. Soy foods offer a heart healthy way to reach your daily protein intake requirement while avoiding saturated fat and cholesterol. Soy foods also come in a variety of forms. Try a soy burger or simply switch to soymilk (soy milk). You can even incorporate soy into the ingredients for your favorite recipes. Use soy flour in your pancakes or soy cheese melted over broccoli to lower the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your favorite treats. The new dairy-free frozen soy desserts finish a meal with great taste. By being creative and trying new soy foods, you can easily enjoy the heart healthy benefits of soy.
Is it true that soy foods can lower my bad cholesterol?
Soy foods have the unique ability to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol. But that is not all! Soy foods can increase your HDL (good) cholesterol. Soy foods have many other health benefits including a high content of fiber, vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fats, and low content of saturated fat and no cholesterol. /a>
Can Soy Help My Blood Vessels?
Studies have shown that soy protein may help improve blood vessel elasticity-a measure of how "hardened" your vessels are. Blood vessels that are less "elastic" are considered a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Recent studies have shown that soy helps improve the elasticity of blood vessels, which may decrease your risk of a heart attack. However, if you are on a low-sodium diet you should stick to unprocessed soy foods such as tofu and edamame or select lower sodium soy products. Check the Nutrition Facts panel to select the sodium content per serving that is right for you.
Are soy foods the solution to heart disease?
Not the total solution, but they are one of the few foods that lower blood cholesterol. Soy foods should be considered only one part of a strategy for heart health. A heart-healthy diet and physical activity are the best ways to decrease your chances of developing heart disease. At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days of the week combined with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol are the keys to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Soy foods and soy ingredients can help you reach this goal, but they cannot replace a doctor's care and in no way should replace doctor recommended medications for people with heart disease.
Why should I add soy foods to my diet?
Soy is a great way to add nutrition into your diet. Soy is low in saturated fat, cholesterol-free, and contains high-quality protein, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber, and numerous other nutrients. Not only that, the wide range of soy foods products provide easy and delicious options for meals and snacks!
Can soy foods help in my weight-loss program?
Many soy foods are nutrient dense, meaning that they are rich in nutrients with a relatively low number of calories. This makes soy foods an excellent choice for those trying to lose weight. Using soy foods to replace high-calorie foods is a great way to decrease calories in the diet. For example, try the following substitutions: · save 100 calories by substituting a soy veggie burger for a beef burger · save 90 calories by having 2 soy links for breakfast instead of 2 pork sausage links · save 70 calories by using a soy veggie dog to replace your usual beef hotdog
I'm not vegetarian, what can soy offer me?
Even if you don't follow a vegetarian diet, adding meat-free meals into your diet can help keep your health in check. Soy foods, such as tofu, soy burgers, and other soy products, are great as meat substitutes. By using soy in place of meat you replace saturated fats and excess calories with more healthful nutrients like fiber and healthful unsaturated fats.
Does soy protein have the same level of quality as meat protein?
Soy foods are a good source of high-quality protein equivalent to animal protein and fulfill the daily recommendations for the meat and beans group in MyPyramid. Soy protein contains all essential amino acids needed for children's growth and development without the saturated fat and cholesterol found in animal products. Fun-to-eat soy nuggets, soy crumbles, and chicken-less strips are popular with children.
Are soy foods safe for kids?
Yes. There are no human studies to date that suggest that soy is harmful to children or adults. Soy has a long history of nourishing healthy generations in Asia for thousands of years without encountering soy-related problems.
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