Have you had your tofu today? For the health-conscience, soy has become the superfood du jour

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The use of soy as a food in the US, is relatively new even though the use of soyfoods is at least 5,000 years old. The benefits of soyfoods include its lower saturated fat content. Research continues on soy as a cancer fighter. Soy foods include miso, milk, protein, flour, sauce and tempeh.

Research, Soybean, Soybeans, Soyfoods

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Is fear of fat getting you down?

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Experts recommend consuming between 20-30% of calories from fat, but many athletes have cut their fat intake to 10-15%, which can result in low energy. One study of male runners found they performed better when their fat intake was increased from 15% to 38%.

Food and nutrition, Dietary fat, Zinc in the body, Zinc (Nutrient), Athletes

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The blood-sugar blues: preventing your energy from taking a sudden dive requires both good timing and nutritional savvy

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Symptoms of low blood sugar include lightheadedness, a drop in energy and sometimes nausea. Eating more frequently and increasing the intake of simple carbohydrates such as sugar, honey and jellies are the best ways to prevent or mitigate symptoms.

Care and treatment, Hypoglycemia, Blood sugar monitoring, Blood glucose test

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