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Soy Power
The humble soy-bean boasts some extraordinary benefits for heart health
and overall wellness. Increasingly, health conscious people are choosing to
incorporate soy products, such as soy-milk, soy protein shakes, soy burgers
and tofu, into their daily diets. In 1999, the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approved a dietary health claim for soy foods, recommending an
average daily intake of 25 grams of soy protein, with soy isoflavones, in
addition to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, to reduce the risk of heart disease.
This final rule is based on the FDA’s conclusion, following its review of
human clinical trials, that foods containing soy protein included in a diet low
in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiac-heart disease
by lowering blood cholesterol levels.
The Wisdom of the Far East
Although eating soy products is
relatively new to the U.S., in Asian
cultures dietary soy has been a way
of life for centuries. It’s significant
that the incidence of cardiovascular
disease in such cultures is much
lower than in America.
One of the ways that soy seems to
promote heart health is thanks to
its high content of isoflavones. These
plant factors appear to exert an
estrogen-like effect on the body and
have antioxidant properties. Estrogen
itself, in pre-menopausal women, has
been found to improve the flexibility
of arteries, reduce the buildup of
cholesterol-rich plaque in blood
vessels and help prevent damage
to artery walls. Experts believe that
soy isoflavones may have a similar
influence.
MMMM! It's Soy Good!
If you think soy probably doesn’t taste
very good simply because it’s good for
you–think again! This super bean can
turn into just about any flavor, so it’s
not only healthy, it’s versatile too.
For more than 28 years, Herbalife has
been formulating products loaded
with soy protein. So if you want to get
your recommended 25 grams of soy
protein a day, Herbalife can help you
do just that - deliciously.
We have a wide range of great-tasting
soy-based products including
Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix and
Protein Drink Mix available in
luscious flavors such as French Vanilla and Dutch Chocolate.
Love smoothies? Make one loaded with soy by using any of Herbalife’s shakes.
What about a seasonal treat such as an eggnog delight? You
can do that too simply by using
Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix or
Protein Drink Mix as a base.
Check out our other soy-rich selections including:
For soy products that are good for you
and good tasting, turn to the soy
expert - Herbalife.
| * These statements have not been evaluated by
the Food and Drug Administration. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease.
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Soy health highlights
- Soy protein and soy isoflavones have been
shown to promote healthy cholesterol
that is already within normal range.
- Soy isoflavones help the body regulate
estrogen levels, which may help alleviate
many of the symptoms associated with
menopause and PMS.
- Soy protein enhances the body’s ability
to retain and better absorb calcium
into the bones. Soy isoflavones help by
slowing bone loss and inhibiting bone breakdown.
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