Category Archives: Soy

Dem Bones: Plant Based Alkaline Diets

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The traditional medical paradigm for bone health is simplistic. Because bones contain calcium, eating more calcium must improve bone health. It is known that deficiencies of calcium cause bone deformities during development and can increase the risk of bone disease. … Continue reading →

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Soy in your Whey Protein?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Do Isoflavones Have Beneficial Glycaemic Effects?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones are a group of polyphenolic substances in plants. Legumes, particularly soybeans, are a very good source of isoflavones. Isoflavones are often grouped as flavonoids, but they are not true flavonoids structurally. The main isoflavones in the human diet are … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of A Bean: On The Nutritional Composition of Legumes

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Legumes or are the fruits or pod of plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. The seeds within such pods can be harvested and dried, and the resultant product is called a pulse or grain legume. Because they are not … Continue reading →

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Legume, Pulses and Grain Legumes: Nomenclature

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Leguminous plants are those that belong to the the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family of plants. Leguminous plants produce a number of crops that are important in human and animals nutrition including beans, peas, peanuts, soybeans and alfalfa. Legumes have agricultural … Continue reading →

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Oats and Legumes to Control Blood Sugar

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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More on Daidzein: Oestrogen Receptor Dependent Effects

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Soybeans contain a number of polyphenolic substances that belong to the isoflavone group of phytochemicals. Interest in these phytochemicals has grown as evidence suggests that they may have beneficial health effects. In particular daidzein and genistein are two isoflavones found … Continue reading →

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How To Improve Non-Haem Iron Absorption

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Iron is the most abundant trace mineral in the body with the average person containing roughly 5 mg. Iron is rapidly metabolised and the high turnover of iron results in substantial daily losses explaining the high incidence of iron deficient … Continue reading →

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More On Soya and Plasma Lipoproteins

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Soybeans are legumes and as such they share many of the health benefits with seeds (pulses) from other leguminous plants. In particular, soybeans have attracted attention because of their ability to modulate plasma lipoproteins favourably. This effect is not unique … Continue reading →

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Soybean Fibre: Metabolic Effects in Humans

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic effects are dietary fibres are diverse in humans. Fibre may lower postprandial glycaemia, improve colonic health, provide energy in the form of short chain fatty acids, modulate lipoprotein levels, cause weight loss and also affect mineral balance. However, … Continue reading →

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