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Theres something soy for everyone

Although soybeans were introduced to the United States in the 1800s, many Americans think of soy as foreign. Surprising to most, the United States produces 60 percent of the world's soybeans. Soybean production in the United States now ranks third behind wheat and corn.

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a claim for soy products: "25g of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease."

Other claims have been made for decreased risk of cancer and osteoporosis as well as reduction in symptoms of menopause....

 

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