Soy Nutrition

Soy Connection

Learn the many benefits of soybeans, and the answers to your questions about soy. The United States and more than a dozen countries around the world recognize soyfoods as heart healthy. Soy is the only protein that carries the FDA’s heart health claim. Besides lowering cholesterol, soy protein is a very high-quality protein as it provides all the essential amino acids in the amounts needed by the body to make protein. Additionally, the quality of soy protein is similar to animal protein and higher than the quality of nearly all other plant proteins. Soybeans are even a source of folate, potassium and fiber.

Health Impact of Soy for Kids

Read more about soybeans, the nutrient-dense food that offers many health benefits that can contribute to the growth and development of children.

The Soyfoods Council

The mission of The Soyfoods Council is to serve as a catalyst, leader and facilitator to mainstream soy-based foods into the global marketplace—America and beyond.

U.S. Soyfoods Directory

Promoting the consumption of soyfoods throughout the world using: reliable, scientifically-based information about health benefits, taste-tested recipes that include nutritional information, and other resources for consumers, dietitians, journalists, scientists and soyfoods companies.