SOY TIPS for Beginners

Photograph of soy products; tofu, soy milk, soy beans

Research shows that adding about 25 grams of soy protein to a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol can lower your risk of heart disease.

To take advantage of this versatile bean’s heart benefits, try the following tips:

Pour soy milk on your cereal. Or whip up a soy milk and frozen-fruit smoothie.
Make sandwiches with soy deli meats and cheeses.
Top your pizza with soy-based cheese, pepperoni, or sausage.
Marinate tofu with garlic, red pepper, and/or ginger. Then, stir fry with vegetables.
Enrich soups or make flavorful sauces with miso, a soybean paste.

It’s fairly easy to get 25 grams of soy protein a day. Two 8-ounce glasses of soy milk provide 20 grams, and ¼ cup of soy nuts contains 19 grams.

Free Soy Product

Call 1-877-LLUMC-4U to receive a coupon good for one FREE meat substitute. Redeemable at Loma Linda Market. Offer good through September 25, 2006.

June/July 2006 A Healthy Tomorrow

The editorial content of this online publication is taken from the print version of A Healthy Tomorrow published by Loma Linda University Medical Center.

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