Soy provides a whole range of health benefits, naturally. That’s something to feel good about.
What’s The Real Deal With Soy?
We took to the streets to find out what people really know about soy. From its complete protein power to its incredible versatility, we challenged common assumptions and revealed unexpected facts.
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The benefits of soy
From better skin to lowering your blood pressure, find out more about soy’s top benefits below.
Soy for healthy, happy skin
Looking to get healthier skin from within? Start by adding more soy to your diet! Soy is rich in isoflavones — a naturally occurring, plant-derived compound that is known for its antioxidant properties.
- Isoflavones can defend against oxidant damage, stimulate collagen production and increase skin hydration
- Consuming just two servings of soy per day has been shown to improve the skin’s appearance
Whether it’s soy milk in your smoothie or that tofu dish you always wanted to try, soy could be the simplest (and most delicious) step in your daily skincare routine.
Plant-powered protein and fibre
Plant-powered protein, the natural way
It can be tough to hit our daily protein requirements, especially when we’re busy. But soy makes it easy to add more to your diet, whether you’re sitting down for a meal or on the go.
- Soy is a complete protein, meaning it contains nine essential amino acids your body can’t make on its own
- One of the few plant-based proteins with a high amount of the amino acid leucine, which is important for building and repairing muscle tissue
Thanks to its protein content, soy can help you make gains in the gym, stay full between meals and keep you feeling your best.
Heart health made easy with soy
When it comes to a heart-healthy diet, simple changes in your diet, including the addition of soy, can make a difference over time.
- Isoflavones in soy can improve the health of cells that line the arteries
- Soy can lower total and “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and support a healthy blood pressure
Try tempeh in a dish or give a soy milk latte a go for heart healthy choices (that taste great too).
Get stronger bones from soy
Keeping your bones strong can help us stay mobile for life. Along with other factors like strength training and Vitamin D intake, soy can play a role in bone density; helping you to move with confidence for years to come.
- Many tofu products are calcium-set and contain magnesium, helping to support bone health
- Isoflavanes may increase bone calcium content
Toss firm tofu pieces into your stir fry or use blended silken tofu as a base for sauces to add extra calcium to meals.
