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Healthy Weight

While Americans are continuing to feed the $61 billion snack food industry, more and more people are becoming enlightened that a healthy diet is essential for healthy weight. Obesity is on the rise--as are the healthcare costs and diseases associated with it.

There are healthy alternatives! High in fiber, low in saturated fat and calories and naturally sugar-free, soy is a satisfying, nutrient dense food that is a key component of any healthy diet. Fiber is satisfying and helps you to feel full longer, so you don't get hungry as quickly and it's easier to eat less.

The high protein in soy also helps to promote losing fat, not muscle, and has been clinically demonstrated to help keep the weight off after you've lost it.

Check out some of the great-tasting, healthy recipes on our site and try some online resources like FitDay that has a daily food journal and calorie counter and Hungry Girl that sends out a daily e-newsletter about eating without guilt!

 

Additional Resources

SANA - www.soyfoods.org

USB - www.soybean.org

ASA - www.soygrowers.com

Soyfoods Directory - www.talksoy.com