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Increasing Consumption Of Soy Nut & Metabolic Syndrome

Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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Soy nut (not soy protein) used as a substitute for red meat in a DASH eating plan had beneficial effects on features of the metabolic syndrome. It could also be that the vegetables & fruits of the DASH diet were mainly responsible for lowering of blood pressure. In this short term study soy consumption, improved glycemic control and cardiovascular disease risk factors, in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome.

Question: Increased consumption of soy nut in menopausal women a YES vote or a NO vote?

Sources

  1. http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/4/967.short?cited-by=yes&legid=diacare;30/4/967
  2. http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/85/3/735
  3. http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/91/5/1394 - (Am J Clin Nutr 91: 1394-1401, 2010. First published March 24, 2010; doi:10.3945/ajcn.2009.288130)

By, Vijayalakshmi Iyengar, MSc Nutrition & Dietetics
Sr. dietitian
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14 September, 2010 | Pricila | Reply

Pricila I have a scoop of processed soy protein powder everyday. I was having a terrible time with my hot flushes around 2-3 yrs ago and also feeling as though I had rammed into a truck by nightfall.My cholesterol as also slightly high. My gynee suggested I take it to help me tide over and God has it done wonders for all my problems. So I think a little processed soy flour everyday helps tremendously.

18 June, 2010 | Geetanjali | Reply

Geetanjali Dear Richa

This is a common myth. Men should not consume soy as isoflavones affect the testestorone levels and cause erectile dysfunction. A recent critical analysis suggests the isoflavones do not exert feminizing effects on men at intake levels equal to and even considerably higher than typical for Asian males(Chinese and Japanese). The intake of soy from other countries is remarkably less and clinical evidence suggests no negative effects. So there is no harm in consuming soy.

Geetanjali Kelkar
Dietitian
Nutrition Vista

18 June, 2010 | Sharadha.S | Reply

Sharadha.S I would think No! We should stick to 25 gms of processed soy (1oz) for its health benefits. We also benefit from an overall healthy diet, especially Mediterranean or in this case DASH diet. So collectively we get the best of nutrition without the ill effects, even if miniscule with excess consumption.
Regards

18 June, 2010 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

Vijayalakshmi Iyengar Dear Usha
Despite conflicting opinion on soy, according to Mayo Heart Clinic 25gms (1 oz) of soy per person is known to be beneficial and not create harm even if eaten on daily basis. However if a person has hyperthyroidism I suggest they avoid soya in any form till their endocrinologist clears it.
Processed soya flour from soy nut, can be added to any food as it is rather tasteless. Mixed with flour for rotis or added to any vegetable with gravy etc.
Thank you
Vijayalakshmi Iyengar
Sr Dietitian NutritionVista.com

18 June, 2010 | Usha | Reply

Usha Can you please suggest recipes of soy nut that can be included in a vegetarian diet? I have hypertension (in control with diet, exercise and mild medication) and recently detected with Diabetes (HbA1C is 6.0, controlled with out medication). Please advise on how much soy nut will help in the above conditions.
I am 45 years old.

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