To soy or not to soy? Let's look at the research. If you follow a plant-based diet, soy is likely a go-to protein source for you. Many omnivores love to include soy-based foods, however, like edamame, ...

Soybeans are legumes rich in nutrients like protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, folate, and iron. Soy is the base of many popular foods, including tofu, ...

Whether you are trying to lose weight or simply switch to a healthy diet or just want to add more protein to your diet, ...

WASHINGTON -- After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed food manufacturers two years ago to claim that soy-based foods help lower the risk of heart disease, a bumper crop has appeared on ...

Soybeans are Missouri’s biggest commodity crop, with more than 5 million acres planted each year that have created more than $2.5 billion in value. But the legume doesn’t have a large market in the ...

Meat isn't the only protein that aids in weight loss. See plant-based options to help you slim down and provide good nutrition without saturated fat.

As awareness about ethical considerations with animal treatment and conscious consumption gains traction, more and more people are making a switch to plant-based diets. And this transformation goes ...

What do steak, tofu and sushi have to do with cancer? Plenty, it seems, if several new studies served up at the American Association for Cancer Research in Boston are to be believed. And not all bear ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...