The month of April is National Soy Foods Month!  Over the past couple of years, a lot of buzz has been created regarding the nutritive benefits of soy as it began showing up on the shelves of local supermarkets.  Although many are familiar with soy and may even eat soy products on a regular basis,…

Soy proteins have more polyunsaturated fats, vitamins, and minerals than meat or dairy products. The FDA recommends that you aim to include 25 grams of soy a day in your diet. In order to achieve this goal, it is best to include 2-4 servings of soy foods in your meal plan each day. One cup…

Tofu Tofu is made of curdled soy milk and can be used in many different ways. It tastes a little bland when eaten on its own, but it absorbs the flavors of foods it is mixed with. Tofu comes in four varieties: silken, soft, firm, and extra firm. Silken tofu is creamy in texture and…