Soy is the Powerhouse Protein

The Nutritional Value of Soy: How good is soy as a whole food?

Soy is one of the oldest plants of record cultivated by man for consumption.

Eaten for over three thousand years, populations that regularly consume whole and minimally processed soy as a dietary staple have the best health outcomes in the world, with significantly lower rates of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Soybean is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. Health scientists note that soybeans “contain all of the essential amino acids necessary for human nutrition and have been grown and harvested for thousands of years. Populations with diets high in soy protein and low in animal protein have lower risks of prostate and breast cancers than other populations. Increasing dietary whole soy protein lowers levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides; may improve menopausal hot flashes; and may help maintain bone density and decrease fractures in postmenopausal women.”

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19145965

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17491-soy-foods/benefits-of-soy

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Not only do soybeans contain high levels of complete protein (16.6 grams per ½ cup serving) they are low in saturated fat, contain no cholesterol, and high in fiber (6 grams per serving).

They are a great source of various vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds, such as isoflavones and only have 173 calories per serving.

Including whole and minimally processed soybeans into your diet takes a bit of planning (if you live in America!)

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Photo and Content Source: Soy Nutrition Institute. (Accessed 2025). Soy Foods Guide

What do clinical dieticians say about the nutritional value of soy?

Check out soy’s value to your health.

Registered dietitian Mandie Smith breaks down the facts in this quick seven-minute overview.