The Soyfoods Association of North America is taking advantage of Mens Health Month to tout the benefits of soy and soy-based foods and dispel some of the myths about soy consumption.
It points to growing scientific evidence which suggests soyfoods help protect against prostate cancer, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and aide in weight management.
For example, it cites research results presented in the International Journal of Cancer and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition which found the risk of prostate cancer may fall by as much as 30 percent with regular soy consumption.
Similarly, an evidence-based review conducted by the University of Illinois at Champagne-Urbana established that soy proteins are equivalent to dairy or meat proteins in helping to promote fat loss.
Dr. Nancy Chapman, the associations executive director, also disputes claims that soy isoflavones have an impact on erectile function, testosterone levels, reproductive hormones, sperm motility or sperm quality by citing research published in 2008 in the journal Human Reproduction which found soy components were unrelated to sperm count.
Another healthy diet option recommended by practitioners of natural medicine includes the alkaline diet.
It is rich in citrus fruits, vegetables, tubers, nuts and legumes may boost bone health into old age. 