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soy has staying power as healthy option
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consumers in the us are increasingly turning to soy as a healthy choice as they constantly change their eating habits to improve nutrition, according to a study from the united soybean board. soy is popular for its potential health benefits and versatility and 85 percent of consumers view soy as healthy, the survey showed. this is an increase of 26 percentage points compared to 1997. the 2008 consumer attitudes about nutrition survey, which is the 15th annual research study sponsored by the usb, also shows that a growing number of consumers specifically seek out soy foods to aid in weight management and promote heart health as well as to reduce the risk of some cancers. meanwhile food companies are taking note. according to the mintel global new products database, between 2000 and 2007 more than 2,700 new foods with soy as an ingredient were introduced in the us. this includes 161 new products last year alone. the usb report describes soy as “a promising long-term phenomenon” and states: “turning to soy protein, the ongoing trend toward healthy, versatile foods and an increase in offerings at mainstream grocery stores has promoted the increase of trial and awareness of soy foods and beverages. “in 1997, 18 percent of consumers surveyed had tried soymilk. today, this number has more than doubled to 40 percent, and consumption of other soy foods such as edamame and tofu are also on the rise.” consumers also continue to recognize soybean oil, commonly labeled as vegetable oil, as one of the healthiest cooking oils. it is relatively low in saturated fat, contains no cholesterol and zero grams of trans fat, which have been linked to health risks as diverse as cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. nutrition concerns evidence suggests that regularly changing eating habits and not sticking to any one diet is a long term trend among americans but this may “sabotage good health if smart eating patterns are never established” , according to the usb. it said that “jumping on the latest dietary fad isn't always as beneficial as basic good nutrition like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and high quality protein sources like soy and lean meats”. overall, nine out of ten americans in the usb study expressed concern about nutrition. the results showed that 74 percent of consumers have changed eating habits in the past three to five years due to health concerns and this number has remained relatively consistent over the last 15 years. a separate study from the international food and information council (ific) had similar results as 67 percent of americans were said to have changed their diets over the past six months alone. the main reasons were to improve overall well-being (69 percent), lose weight (69 percent) and to improve physical health (64 percent). disguising negative tastes manufacturers are going to great lengths to try to improve the flavor of soy and mask the off-tastes associated with it, such as bitterness. a variety of techniques are used such as adding sugar, fat or salt to a recipe. senomyx and solae, for example, are currently working on new bitter blockers to enhance the taste characteristics of soy proteins and as a result, improve the nutritional value of foods by allowing manufacturers to add more protein and use less sugar, salt and fat. earlier this year symrise introduced a new series of flavor masking tools which it claimed were effective “ in overcoming bitter, burning, astringent, chalky, salty, metallic tastes and a host of other off-flavors and off-notes ”. the german-based firm said that they could be used for caffeine, green tea, proteins, soy, sweeteners and cacao, as well as other “ problem ingredients ”. the usb's fifteenth annual survey was conducted by an independent research firm and includes 1,000 random online surveys which took place in february 2008. the united soybean board is a farmer-led organization comprised of 68 farmer-directors.
Source :Food Safety, HACCP, Food Quality, Food Microbiology, Hygiene
Date :
23
September
2008
Category :
Grains,Cereals And Oil Seeds a
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addressing the american association for cancer research's 100th annual meeting 2009 in denver, elaine hardman, ph.d., offered this advice based on her cancer research: eat more walnuts. the study she presented at the meeting strongly suggests the nuts can reduce the risk of breast cancer -- a disease the national cancer institute says took about 50,000 lives last year in the u.s. dr. hardman, associate professor of medicine at marshall university school of medicine, and her research team studied mice bred to develop breast tumors .
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the mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins c, e and folate, is the only dietary pattern associated with a lower risk for heart disease, says a new review. according to findings published in this week’s archives of internal medicine, modest relationships were found supporting omega-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, alcohol, fruits, fibre and dietary vitamins e and c and beta carotene, for reductions in the risk of heart disease.
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a recent study conducted in denmark has found that blackcurrant juice and orange juice may help lower the levels of compounds in the body which are associated with cardiovascular disease.background and details of studypopulation studies had previously suggested that increased consumption of fruits can lower the markers for inflammation and endothelial activation, which are factors associated with risk of cardiovascular disease.
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everyone these days is looking for the magic pill that will help with weight loss, improve immunity, increase memory, help the heart, or fight off cancer. unfortunately, there is no such thing. but wouldn`t it be exciting to know that these benefits can be achieved through eating superfoods that might be in your kitchen right now? including these superfoods (foods that have a high nutrient content that have a positive effect on health) in your diet can affect your health today and for years to come.
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grapefruits have been around since the 18th century when they were discovered in barbados. botanists think the grapefruit is the result of natural cross breading between the orange and the pomelo. while their origin may not be fully understood one thing is certain: grapefruits are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. they contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals and researchers are continuously adding to grapefruit's long list of health benefits.
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sustaining a healthy lifestyle is often a challenging feat. since most convenience foods seem to typify the antonym of health, extra effort is required to strategically map out nutritionally-rich preparations that integrate well within a busy lifestyle; to the health enthusiast this is part and parcel of the daily health regimen. yet everyone knows that seeking out the most nutritionally-dense "superfoods" aids in simplifying the quest towards optimum health.
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