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Doctor-invented Extend Nutrition snacks use soy ingredients along with a patented blend of ingredients to help manage diabetes, weight and hunger control. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 Lisa Reynolds was leery when she first tried tofu for the first time several years ago – tofu is one of many popular products made from soy. Now, the St. Louis mom says she eats it and other soy foods regularly as part of her vegetarian lifestyle. And she is not alone. Over the last 15 years, sales...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Breast cancer patients and survivors can lay their fears to rest regarding soy consumption. A new report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) affirms that soy is safe for breast cancer patients and survivors. Soy consumption does not lead to increased estrogen levels in humans and may have potential benefits among women receiving certain breast cancer treatments or with certain tumor characteristics. Soy is now listed in...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A revolutionary dietary supplement is about to be unveiled. Kowa Health Care America, a subsidiary of Kowa Company Ltd. (an esteemed 100+ year old Japanese company), has just announced plans to reveal their newest product, Okinawa Life®. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121126/LA17766) There is an old Okinawan saying: At 70 you are still a child, at 80 a young man or woman. And if at 90 someone from Heaven invites you over,...

As DallasVegan.com prepares to host the Texas State Veggie Fair on Oct. 21, Massage School San Diego has released a recipe for vegan corn dogs, in hopes of offering vegan eaters a healthier alternative to Texas State Fair food. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) October 20, 2012 As an alternative to the Texas State Fair, DallasVegan.com will soon host the Texas State Veggie Fair on Oct. 21. In conjunction with this vegetable-themed event, Massage School San Diego, a supporter of vegan foods, healthy...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com Tofu. Bean paste. These are just a few of the products that include soybean which is thought to have health benefits in the area of memory development. However, a new study has found that soy protein may not preserve overall thinking skills in middle-aged and older women who are over the age of 45; however, soy may be able to improve memory skills linked to facial recognition. The results are published in a recent edition of Neurology, the medical journal...

ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout grocery store aisles, shoppers find many soy-based choices to complete a nutritious diet. In April, Soyfoods Month, U.S. soybean farmers want to highlight the benefits of soy products and their availability in products that may not come to mind. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55968-united-soybean-board-health-benefits-of-soy-and-soyfoods (Photo:...

FULLERTON, Calif., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc., makers of Monterey Gourmet Foods(TM) and Wildwood® brands, is launching a nationwide marketing effort designed to inspire people to embrace healthy living. The integrated campaign - which stands as the largest U.S. activation to date for Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. - puts the spotlight on the company's wholesome food products and transparent labeling, showcasing a 30-plus year commitment to all-natural and...

In the most comprehensive study to date to examine the effects of soy on menopause, researchers have found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes by up to 26 percent, compared to a placebo. The findings, published in Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Association, reviewed 19 previous studies that examined more than 1,200 women. Although the effectiveness of soy in alleviating hot flashes has been inconclusive, with some...

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- April is National Soyfoods Month, and finding delicious soyfoods at affordable prices has never been easier. Throughout the month of April, soyfoods will be promoted in supermarkets nationwide with cooking demonstrations, coupon discounts, recipe sharing, and online giveaways - making this month a great time for consumers to try soyfoods for the first time or stock up on their favorite soy products. (Logo:...

52 Weekly Menus Feed Meatless Monday Movement NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Meatless Monday fans will get a year of enticing menus from one of the movement's most famous supporters. Sir Paul McCartney, along with his daughters Stella and Mary, are launching The Meat Free Monday Cookbook (Kyle Books), which features menu ideas for every Monday of the year, from packed lunches to comforting stews. The colorful hard-cover book features favorite recipes from the...