Soy
& Cancer
Soyfoods fit the dietary guidelines for reducing cancer risk, and they contain
anticarcinogens that may prove to be protective.
Epidemiological studies show that populations, which consume a typical Asian
diet, have lower incidences of breast, prostate, and colon cancers than
those consuming a Western diet. The Asian diet includes mostly plant foods,
including legumes, fruits and vegetables, and is low in fat.
The Japanese have the highest consumption of soyfoods.
Source: The 2003 Soyfoods Guide, United Soybean Board
www.soybean.org.
