The Soyfoods Council’s goal is to increase the awareness of soyfoods in Iowa and throughout the United Sates. In 1999 the FDA gave soy protein a health claim that states “If you consume 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, it may reduce the risk of heart disease.” Heart disease is still the number one killer of both men and women in Iowa and in the United States.

There are so many new and delicious soyfoods in the marketplace that it is easy to find ones you enjoy and are easy to incorporate into a healthy diet. The Soyfoods Council has an up-to –date website with the latest health research, recipes, podcasts and more…www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com.

Throughout the year we develop new brochures, participate at the State Fair with a soyfoods contest, invite food editors into Iowa to see what it takes to grow soybeans as well as the many applications and benefits, work with, Hy-Vee, the Iowa Restaurant Association and the Iowa Dieticians Association just to name a few.

Start today to incorporate soyfoods into your healthy lifestyle! For more information go to www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com.