The Soyfoods Council

SPRING, 2008

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The Soyfoods Council is your resource for information about soyfoods. The Council, created and funded by the Iowa Soybean Association, represents nearly all facets of the food industry, including soyfoods product manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, state and national soybean checkoff boards, food retailers and distributors, health and foodservice professionals. Iowa is the country’s number one grower of soybeans and is the Soyfoods Capital of the world.

Add Soyfoods to Your Diet

to reduce cholesterol and heart disease
to prevent certain cancers
to reduce hot flashes during menopause
to reduce bone loss after menopause
to help control blood sugar and reduce risk of kidney disease
to reduce saturated fat in the diet
and for lactose and gluten free diets

And there are many more health benefits of soyfoods currently being researched. We'll provide you with regular research updates.

Plus, soyfoods are versatile and tasty – an easy fit into everyday diets. They come in an amazing variety of sizes, shapes, colors, forms, flavors and uses: Tofu, soymilk, tempeh, edamame, soynuts, soy flour, textured soy protein, canned soybeans, miso, soy protein powder, dried soy flakes, soy yogurt and smoothies and even soy pasta.

Soy can also be found in beverages, infant formulas, whipped toppings, frozen desserts, soynut butter, meat analogs, cheese, baked goods, prepared meals and more.

Many more soy-based foods are in the works. You'll find a listing of current new products under Marketplace. CLICK HERE

NEW! Soyfoods and Your Health

This brand new compilation of soyfoods' many health benefits details latest research and includes complete information about soyfoods. CLICK HERE to read and download the complete brochure written for consumers. CLICK HERE to read and download the complete brochure written for healthcare professionals. All information has been reviewed by international nutrition and soy expert Dr. Mark Messina.

Soy and Gluten Free Diets

Soy can play an important role in gluten free diets. CLICK HERE to learn more about Gluten Free Diets from the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.

Looking for great soy recipes?

We've created a beautiful 150 page cookbook - Simply Soy - full of easy, delicious and healthy recipes. To order, CLICK HERE. For a preview, go to the Recipes section for a few samples.