April is National Soyfoods Month so it’s the perfect time to learn about the place for soy in a healthy diet and easy ways to incorporate it into everyday meals. Packed with protein and fiber, soyfoods are a tasty way to reduce calories, saturated fat and maintain your weight. Many soy products like veggie burgers cook and thaw faster than traditional meat sources so that means more time and convenience—who couldn’t use more of both?
The Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA) provides information about the health benefits and nutritional advantages of soy. SANA offers fun recipes and convenient ways to incorporate soy into meals for everyone – from athletes to families. SANA is dedicated to spreading the word about soy, especially during National Soyfoods Month in April!
Soyfoods aren’t just for vegetarians anymore. In fact, dishes made with soy are quick, tasty, and often healthier than traditional protein sources.
Here are just a few ways that soy can help make your life easier and healthier:
Take this mixed berry smoothie up a notch with creamy and delicious WESTSOY Soymilk made from whole organic soybeans:
Need a snack on-the-go? Grab some gluten free SOYJOY bars to fuel up with nutrients in seconds.
On those busy weeknights, add some Wildwood tofu to the standard stir-fry for more protein or this spinach fettuccini to your favorite pasta sauce.
Packing lunches with the same snacks can get a little boring, but honey roasted soy nuts are a sweet and crunchy snack packaged in individual sizes, perfect for the lunch box. And they taste wonderful!
I love soy nuts. I buy them regularly to eat as a snack at work. They are great to add in a trail mix, adding great flavor and protein! These Soy Nut (Honey Nutz) were delicious! The honey flavor added a little sweetness to them which I loved. What a perfect snack in a sack lunch or after school.
Packed with protein and fiber, soyfoods are a great way to reduce calories, cholesterol and saturated fat.
They also serve as a great source of iron, calcium, vitamin B-12, magnesium and zinc.
Including soyfoods into your diet is easy and convenient. There are so many easy recipes to get cooking with soy ingredients.
We are huge fans of edamame in this house. My kids love it and can eat multiple bowls of it. I feel good about serving them this healthy snack and don’t feel guilty at all when I scarf down a bowl myself. =o) But how about a fun and delicious twist using this healthy bean. Edamame Hummus!
2 cups edamame, shelled and cooked according to package directions
¼ cup soybean oil
3 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
¾ teaspoon cumin, ground
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
Puree edamame, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt in food processor for 30 seconds, scraping sides twice, until almost smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with pita triangles, crackers, baguette or raw vegetables.
Yield: 2 cups. Per 16-2 tablespoon serving: 60 calories, 5 g fat (0 g sat fat), 2 g protein (2 g soy protein), 3 g carbohydrate, 90 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber.
Don’t just take my word for it. Find them on the web and read for yourself:
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another healthy food 🙂 that edamame hummus looks good. thanks for sharing the recipe
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Looks so delicious, and I like it even more because it is healty!! thank you for sharing!! (@newbiemomma1)
Although I am not a fan of soy products, that edamame hummus looks wonderful! i may just have to give it a try!
I love roasted Soy Nuts and I haven’t had them in a long time! Now you have inspired me 🙂
I didn’t know it was National Soy Month! As a vegetarian, soy is a big part of my diet. Thanks for sharing the edamame hummus recipe, I can’t wait to try it!