There are many benefits to adding soy protein to your diet on a daily basis. Soy contains almost no fat or cholesterol thus providing us with an excellent low calorie protein source. Soy is a complete protein. That means, it contains all nine essential amino acids. But that is only the beginning. Soybeans also have isoflavones.

Isoflavones are a special group of phytochemicals (plant-made substances) found in most plants. They are also a type of phytoestrogen, or plant hormone, that resembles human estrogen in chemical structure but are much weaker. By mimicking human estrogen at certain sites in the body, isoflavones provide many health benefits that help you avoid disease. Soybeans are unique because they have the highest concentration of isoflavones.

Isoflavones have shown tremendous potential to promote good health. They have been shown to help reduce heart disease and stroke, to reduce cancer rates, and to reduce menopausal symptoms as well. Isoflavones can also help protect against osteoporosis.

Isoflavones can play an important role in maintaining strong and healthy bones. They are most beneficial to women approaching menopause and for the first years of menopause and beyond. Studies have shown that women can lose as much as 20% of their bone density in the first five years of menopause unless treatment strategies are taken.

Evidence shows that the two main isoflavones in soy, genistein and daidzein, prevent bones from demineralizing. Independent studies conducted at the University of Illinois and the University of Hong Kong concluded that consuming soy isoflavones could increase bone mineral content and bone density. Another study at the University of Texas suggested that isoflavones might also stimulate bone formation. When tests were conducted on young women with normal estrogen levels the effects of soy isoflavones were minimal. However, the benefits of the estrogen like chemical structure of isoflavones becomes very valuable as estrogen levels decline and bone demineralization results.

The best way to consume isoflavones is in food form, so that you can benefit from all of soy's nutrients. The highest amounts of isoflavones and soy protein are found in tempeh, whole soybeans (like edamame), textured soy protein, soy nuts, tofu and soymilk. Researchers recommend at least one or two servings a day. A serving is equal to 1 ounce of soy nuts, 4 ounces of tempeh, or edamame, or 8 ounces of soymilk.

A great tasting soy protein shake is an easy way to add soy to your diet. Look for shakes that give you 25g of soy protein per serving. Not only will this help you in your fight against osteoporosis but the FDA has determined that 25g of soy a day reduces your risk of heart disease.

Join the hundreds of men and women who have made Clinician's Choice Soy Shakes one of their main meals of the day. We combine 25g of soy protein with 25% of the RDA of vitamins and minerals.

Whether it be to lose weight, keep your heart healthy or provide you and/or your families with a great-tasting hearty meal - you will find many reasons to make our Soy Shakes a staple in your diet.

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