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As we become more conscious of damaging the environment and our health, many people are switching to a plant-based or vegan diet, swapping meat and animal products like milk and cheese for plant-based alternatives. This lifestyle has numerous benefits. So if you’ve been toying with the idea of making the switch, it is well worth giving it a try.
Most people choose a Vegan lifestyle for health benefits or ethical reasons rather than a dislike of meat and animal products. These reasons include:
- Health Benefits
A vegan diet is considered much healthier than one that includes meat. While we need protein, many advocates of a vegan diet believe that protein from plant sources is more nourishing.
Animal-based products contain saturated and trans fats and have been linked to health problems like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Plant-based diets are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, as long as you choose whole foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
- Sustaining the Environment
Nowadays, we have more access to information. More people are becoming aware of how harmful animal farming is to the environment.
Animal agriculture takes up more land space and uses more resources like water and energy than crops. This leads to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
- Animal Cruelty
For animal lovers, the decision to go vegan is an ethical one. Unlike hundreds of years ago, when animals like cows, chickens, and sheep spent their days roaming freely on a farm and lived in comfortable conditions, animal factories today keep animals in less than desirable conditions.
These animals that are raised as food are kept in small, cramped enclosures, treated inhumanely and often injected with antibiotics and chemicals so that they grow quickly.
One of the first concerns when switching to a vegan diet is figuring out how to eat enough protein. Typically when people go vegan, they eat the same foods that they used to and just leave out the meat, which means they are losing out on an essential food group.
- Supplements
Instead of simply omitting your usual protein source, you need to look to include other plant proteins as a substitute. One way to do this is to supplement your meals with a BCAA supplement, but make sure the one you choose is vegan. Check out the Barbend BCAA review for some good options.
- Plant Proteins
Another option is to look for plant-based foods that are high in protein. When it comes to comfort food, many new vegans reach for pasta. Plant-based foods can be unsatisfying, but pasta is filling and hearty, so it’s an easy option.
However, pasta can be very unhealthy, and depending on how you prepare it, contains little nutritional value with no protein. If you love pasta and are looking for a healthy, protein-rich alternative, try a protein pasta that’s 100% organic and made with soybeans.
This pasta contains 25g of protein per serving and only takes three minutes to prepare. Steam or saute vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, onions, and carrots and either add them to a sauce or chop them into chunks and toss them into the pasta. Other popular plant proteins include:
Lentils contain lots of fiber and protein, and you can use them in various dishes. Add them to soups and salads or use them as a base to make sauces.
Tofu is a popular food in East Asian cuisine, and since it doesn’t have much flavor, it absorbs the taste of the spices and other ingredients it is cooked with.
Quinoa is a grain that’s easy to prepare and packed with protein. It also contains fiber and iron.
The rise of veganism has seen many vegan protein foods available at local supermarkets that can be used as a direct substitute for meat products.
It might be tempting to stock your freezer and pantry with a range of processed vegan foods that are convenient to prepare, but you should only eat these foods occasionally.
Many contain high amounts of salt and sugar to enhance the flavor. Before buying these convenient packaged foods, read the labels to know what they contain.
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Minimal ingredient pasta that’s gluten-free
and ready to serve in under 3 minutes.
1 Fill a pot halfway (or a little more) with water
2 Bring water to boil, add salt (optional, of course)
3 Add PureFit Organic Soybean Pasta
4 Cook for 2-3 minutes
5 Pour cooked Pasta into strainer
6 Season, add to a salad, use as a side dish, and enjoy.
For more information please email info@purefit.com.
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Founded in 2001 by a competitive cyclist and former NCAA Division I track athlete, PureFit has always been a nutrition bar trailblazer. It was our vision to offer more nutritious bars than the competition that drove us to create the Protein Crisp Bar.
Packed with 12 grams of protein, these bars are sure to satisfy your urge for a gluten-free crunch that tastes great.
Available exclusively at www.purefit.com, TMall, and Amazon. PureFit is actively seeking exclusive retail partners both domestically and internationally. Interested companies can contact us at info@purefit.com.
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Its an easy question to answer. Sugars have gotten a pretty bad reputation over the last few years. Some of it deserved, but a lot of the negative press does not tell the entire story, leaving consumers confused. PureFit has always accommodated active children and adults, and that will never change. Sugars help all of us perform at a high level, and help fuel the mind. Optimally, you want to burn a nice combination of stored body fat and glycogen. PureFit has preached this for 20 years. We were never a "high sugar" product, but as new products emerged, we started seeing the industry slowly lowering the sugars in many leading protein bars by using an ingredient commonly referred to as "IMO" (Isomalto-oligosaccharide.)
IMO is a high-maltose syrup made up of a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates. It is found naturally in some whole foods, but can also be manufactured to be added to packaged products. IMO is used often as an ingredient for creating healthy foods like protein bars. It is a sweet-tasting prebiotic fiber that has essentially zero effect on blood sugar.
We truly feel we have stayed true to who we are as a brand and a company. Our delicious Protein Crisp bars will satisfy your sweetest cravings, while still giving you 12 grams of plant-based proteins. Our original bars will still give you the performance and taste that you have always loved.
]]>PureFit has been defending the carbohydrate-protein-fat ratio (otherwise known as 40/30/30) in PureFit bars for close to 20 years. To be frank, today's medical community really has sugar wrong. They should be teaching "glycemic index," and how a food affects one’s blood sugar levels. Instead all they focus on is sugar and carbohydrates. Since we evolved, as humans, on a well-balanced diet, I am baffled that almost 20 years after starting PureFit, we still are trying to blame one ingredient for obesity, diabetes, and many other diseases. Yes, excess sugar can create a host of issues. But please read this email we received this morning from a long-term customer and fan of PureFit.
Dear PureFit-
I recently did a 2 week 24 hour a day glucose monitoring study for my endocrinologist to see how well my diabetic medications were working. I take oral meds Metformin and Glipizide. I had to log all my meals for her to study after the two week period. During the two week period, I ate PureFit bars for energy before I went to the gym or at night before bed if I wanted a snack. I take Glipizide at night so sometimes I need to eat something to keep the blood sugar steady at night.
At my 2 week follow up appointment, my endocrinologist looked at my food chart and asked what a PureFit bar was. I explained it to her but she wanted technical info so she googled the bars to get the nutritional information. After looking at the sugar and carbohydrate contents she said these bars are not good for a diabetic because they are too high in sugar and carbs, and told me I should've eat them. Then she looked at the 24 hour blood sugar study to see what affects they had on my blood sugar. To her surprise, every time I ate a PureFit bar, my blood sugar did not spike up like she thought it would, but rather remained steady and within an acceptable range. She looked again at the contents and commented that it must be the high protein and the fat contents in the bar that help my body metabolize the bars without spiking my blood sugar, and then she admitted she was wrong and said I can eat PureFit bars. My endocrinologist never admits she is wrong, so I was pretty shocked when she said that. Bottom line is the PureFit bars work for me and help give me energy for workouts without spiking my blood sugars.
SB from Concord, CA
Please share this with your friends and family, It’s about time the medical community admits they have it wrong. Why they have gone down this road for so long is baffling.
You can download a free copy of the PureFit Fat-Burning Guidelines here: https://purefit.com/pages/product-details
It is important to note that PureFit is not offering medical advice. PureFit is not making any medical claims. You should always seek the advice of a doctor. PureFit has not tested our bars for a glycemic response.
By MARGOT ROOSEVELT / STAFF WRITER
Two years ago, Robb Dorf, an Irvine entrepreneur, faced a calamity.
In the cutthroat competition for supermarket shelf space, rivals had edged his high-protein, gluten-free, California-made nutrition bars out of a major American grocery chain.
Dorf’s company, PureFit, had just three employees and under $10 million in sales, “but we didn’t curl up in a ball,” he recalled. “We kept fighting. We realized, there’s a lot more opportunity outside the U.S.”
Today, PureFit exports to 20 countries from Switzerland to Singapore. Foreign sales rose 53 percent in two years, accounting for a quarter of revenue and making up for domestic losses.
“International business saved my company,” said Dorf, 48, an avid cyclist who launched his brand 15 years ago because “most nutrition bars were dressed-up candy bars.”
Foreign trade is in the news. President Barack Obama is pushing Congress to approve a massive trade deal with 12 nations, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. And the broader question of whether trade agreements create or destroy jobs has become a hot-button issue in presidential and congressional campaigns.
For exporters such as Dorf, trade deals can mean fewer tariffs on their goods. And that could be good news for Southern California, which, with its massive ports, ethnically mixed population and diversified industries, is an export powerhouse.
Los Angeles County produced a quarter of California’s $165 billion in merchandise exports in 2015. Orange County, with $19 billion, made up 11 percent, and the Inland Empire, with $9 billion, accounted for 5.4 percent.
“International trade is a key driver of California’s $2.5 trillion economy,” said Cal State Fullerton economist Mira Farka, co-author of an annual export forecast. “If California were a separate country, it would rank as the 21st largest exporter in the world.”
Aerospace and high-tech giants can take credit for a big chunk of the goods that Californians send abroad. But small and medium-sized companies such as Dorf’s account for more than 45 percent of exports, higher than the national ratio of one-third.
PROMISE AND PERIL
Still, only about 1 percent of small businesses venture into the global market. “Many are afraid,” said Karen Scuncio, a consultant with the Orange County Small Business Development Center in Santa Ana. “They don’t understand the opportunities – or how many resources are out there to help.”
From her Santa Ana office, Scuncio has advised 90 would-be exporters in the past year, including a Laguna Beach bikini designer, a Rancho Santa Margarita pet food maker, a Corona del Mar lice shampoo manufacturer and an Anaheim aerospace engineer who invented a new type of baby swaddle.
But exporting isn’t for the faint of heart, as PureFit’s experience shows.
“It’s hard enough to compete in your own back yard,” said Dorf, who pegs the number of U.S. nutrition bar makers at about a thousand, with a few giants, such as Clif Bar and Quest, dominating the market.
But compared with selling in the U.S., Dorf acknowledges, “exporting is overwhelmingly complicated.”
To carve out a domestic niche, PureFit has had to repeatedly reinvent itself, first as a gluten-free vegan nutrition bar, and, when others moved into that space, by eliminating any genetically-modified ingredients.
Dorf’s first puzzle as an exporter: Which countries to target?
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Here are some tips on how you can pack healthy food on-the-go to make your travel a lot more tummy-friendly:
Make a Plan
Most of the challenges that arise out of food emergencies can be avoided by making a plan in advance before you travel. The methods of food packing can differ depending on whether you’re going for trips of a short duration (1 -3 days) or of a longer duration (several weeks or more).
Short trips give you the flexibility of carrying more cooked or ready-to-eat meals. Think about the types of foods that are travel-friendly, how you will carry them, and how you plan to cook or consume them. Consider the arrangements you will have at your disposal where you’re staying to store and prepare your meals (fridge/freezer, kettle, microwave, stovetop…etc.)
Foods That Travel Well
For very short trips, you can prepare ready or ready-to-cook meals and pre-pack into reusable containers. Some easily portable options include:
Beans can be enjoyed as part of salads, mixed with rice, or in the form of baked beans for breakfast.
Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are a food source that should ideally be incorporated into your healthy meals on a daily basis. There are so many reasons why leafy greens, especially of the darker variety, are so good for you.
Consuming greens burns up bad fats in the body, helping you to reduce weight. They add fiber to your diet and aid in the fight against free radicals that can cause damage to your cells and the aging of your skin. They also help in reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Leafy greens are an excellent brain food.
Leaves can be enjoyed just by drizzling some lemon juice, olive/coconut oil, and salt on top. You can definitely get creative with using leaves in your meals. You can use them as a part of your sandwich mixes and try experimenting with Indian recipes such as palak paneer (spinach and cottage cheese curry) or palak/pudina rice (spinach/mint flavored rice) or methi parathas (fenugreek leaf flavored flatbreads).
Alternatively, make green juice mixes or smoothies for refreshing drinks.
What are your favorite healthy foods that you like to stock up on? Let us know.
Remember that eating small portions throughout the day will also help you to stay comfortable during hot nights. Try light meals and snacks such as PureFit Nutrition Bars.
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Vegans go one step further from vegetarian diets by avoiding the consumption of poultry, seafood, dairy, and any type of product or by-product derived from animals. Like vegetarians, vegans can also be categorized into several sub-types:
Remember to grab some PureFit Nutrition Bars before going on a long run or a hike!
]]>Certain herbs such as nettles, mint, lemongrass, chickweed, plantain leaf, dandelion greens, cilantro, hibiscus, lemon balm, raspberry leaf, and peppermint, have a general cooling effect on the body. Herbs are one food type that can be very creatively used to enhance flavors or bring new tastes to your meals. Sprinkle herbs onto your salads or stews or blend with juices. Use herb infusions as part of your tea rituals to create a calm, restful, and relaxed state of mind.
6. Other Summer Food Ideas
Remember to keep things light during the summer. Eat more raw foods and less cooked foods. Cooked foods tend to exert unnecessary pressure on the digestive system and can make the process of staying cool and feeling relaxed a lot harder.
Also, eat smaller meals or less frequently to help your digestive system adapt optimally to the changing climate. Healthy nutrition bars by PureFit will help you to do this. Balanced eating is especially important during the summer to prevent dehydration and to help sustain energy levels all day long.
Purefit offers delicious non-GMO nutrition bars to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Try them today.
]]>Studies have shown that there is a correlation between acne and the consumption of milk, particularly in skimmed or low-fat form, amongst teenagers. Milk contains androgenic hormones and other bioactive molecules which impact hormone sensitive glands, hence it has been suggested by the study that moderation of milk may be of benefit to managing teen acne.
Less Bloating and Improved DigestionLactose intolerance, according to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is common among adults and is a clinically relevant problem. People who have lactose intolerance have difficulties digesting the lactose that is present in dairy products and therefore shortly afterward, exhibit a range of symptoms of digestive discomfort including abdominal cramping, diarrhea, bloating, gas, nausea and sometimes, vomiting.
Reduction in the Risk and Incidence of CancerAccording to a Study from 2006, a “modest” elevation of the risk of ovarian cancer is seen for lactose intake which was at the level of 3 or more servings of milk per day. Otherwise, no associations were reported. In terms of breast cancer, another study reported a significant linear relationship between dairy consumption and breast cancer risk based on a dose-response analysis. Clinical findings also support an increased risk of prostate cancer and mortality as a result of consumption of dairy. It was recommended to avoid dairy products to reduce the risk of contracting this illness.
Prevention of Milk AllergyAnimal cow’s milk is reportedly the leading cause of allergic reactions in young children. A milk allergy is chiefly the result of a reaction to a protein found in milk. Symptoms include wheezing, hives, vomiting, nausea, loose stool, diarrhea, runny nose, sinus infection, intermittent coughing and abdominal cramping. More rarely, a milk allergy can also cause anaphylactic shock or lead to cardiac arrest.
The Alternatives
Whilst a dairy free diet has all of these important health benefits, it’s important to bear in mind that a diet stripped completely of dairy and dairy products can be deficient in some crucial and very essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is, therefore, a necessity to have a discussion with your doctor on how best to supplement your diet based on your specific needs.
Some typically safer dairy alternatives include goat’s milk, coconut milk, as well as almond milk. Additionally, the required levels of nutrition may be sourced via vitamin and mineral supplements, although whole foods are always the preferred option. Maintaining adequate nutrition is essential whilst going dairy free to ensure you not only keep illness at bay but also reap the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
If you are looking for non-dairy nutrition bars, PureFit nutrition bars are dairy-free and contain no animal products. Try them today.
Studies show a positive link between consumption of chocolate bars containing plant sterols and cocoa flavanols, as part of a low-fat diet; and a reduction in bad cholesterol and improvement of blood pressure.
2. Reduced Risk of Heart DiseaseRecent studies have shown a strong correlation between eating higher portions of chocolate and lower risk of heart disease (by almost one-third), which by no means is a reason to gorge but should be seen as proof that eating chocolate in moderate amounts can be of actual benefit to the heart.
3. The Benefit to Fetal Growth and DevelopmentAccording to a study presented at the 2016 Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Atlanta, GA, eating just 30g of chocolate every day during pregnancy may benefit fetal growth and development. "This study indicates that chocolate could have a positive impact on the placenta and fetal growth and development and that chocolate's effects are not solely and directly due to flavanol content," says Dr. Emmanuel Bujold, Université Laval Québec City, Canada.
4. Improvement of Brain Function
In a recent study by Italian researchers, Valentina Socci and Michele Ferrara, from the University of L'Aquila, Italy, flavanol-rich cocoa consumption has been linked to improving memory, short-term cognitive function and counteracting cognitive decline. According to the authors, “Acute administration of cocoa flavanols could result in an immediate cognitive-enhancing effect, sustaining performance particularly in cognitively demanding conditions, including fatigue and sleep loss,”
5. A Rich Source of Antioxidants
A study led by Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, Professor of nutrition at Penn State University, found that people who ate a diet rich in cocoa powder and dark chocolate had lower oxidation levels of bad LDL cholesterol, higher blood antioxidant levels, and 4% higher levels of good HDL cholesterol. “My research shows that a diet containing about an ounce of chocolate a day increases good cholesterol and prevents bad cholesterol from oxidizing, a process that may lead to heart disease. It's okay to eat dark chocolate in small amounts, as long as you otherwise engage in healthy eating and can afford the calories. Try eating it with nuts or fruit for more good fats and even more antioxidants," says Dr. Kris-Etherton. Eating Chocolate Nutrition Bars is another option.
6. Chocolate Can Help You Lose Weight
“A little sweet treat on occasion can help keep those cravings in check and allow you to follow your weight-loss or weight-maintenance regimen,” says Maria-Paula Carrillo, M.S., R.D.N., L.D. In small amounts, dark chocolate can also add fiber which helps you feel fuller for longer. The release of feel-good hormones - endorphins after indulging your chocolate craving, can also help you stay positive and in control of maintaining your diet.
PureFit offers a couple of delicious options for Chocolate Nutrition Bars including Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Brownie. Try some today!
Now it’s soy’s turn. For years, we heard nothing but positive things about soy’s cancer-fighting, heart-healthy and overall health benefits. Lately, however, word on the street is that some of those healthful claims about soy are overstated, while some are even perpetuating myths like soy does more harm than good.
Myth/Claim #1: Soy can contribute to cancer growth
Soybeans are rich in isoflavones, compounds that are similar to the female hormone estrogen. In some tissues, these substances mimic the action of estrogen, while in others they block the action. Recent studies on the effect of isoflavones are conflicting: Some research suggests they may reduce cancer growth, while others suggest their estrogenic activity could contribute to cancer growth.
A 2008 study in the Nutrition Journal stated that there is little clinical evidence to suggest that isoflavones increase the risk of breast cancer in healthy women or worsen the prognosis of breast cancer patients1. Although a few recent studies have shown that soy may not offer the level of protection against cancer as once thought, other recent studies still suggest that soy plays a protective role against some cancers, including breast, colorectal and prostate cancers2-4.
Bottom line: Moderate intake of dietary soy is safe, though the safety of concentrated soy supplements (e.g., pills, powders) needs further study. The American Cancer Society continues to state on their Web site that eating or drinking soy products is considered safe for those who aren’t allergic to soy, and notes that using soy foods as a substitute for some servings of animal protein is one way to reduce red meat and animal fat intake. Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, notes “just don’t expect the soy alternative to taste like red meat. That is, don’t expect the soy burger to taste like a hamburger.”
Myth/Claim #2: Soy has no positive effect on cardiovascular health
After a careful review of human studies, in 1999 the FDA gave permission for manufacturers to include a claim on their food labels that a daily intake of 25 grams of soy protein may reduce heart disease risk. Today, the degree of soy’s positive effect on heart health has come into question.
A recent study reviewed the findings in a majority of 22 randomized trials in which isolated soy protein with isolflavones (compared with milk or other proteins) decreased LDL cholesterol on average by just 3%, down from an earlier study’s findings of 12.9%.5,6 Although the more recent study showed a less significant effect on cholesterol, it still concluded that soy’s fiber, vitamins, minerals and low content of saturated fat can benefit cardiovascular and overall health. In addition, a 2005 study concluded that soy protein can reduce blood pressure and may help prevent and treat hypertension, a leading risk factor for heart disease.7
Bottom line: Although the current research shows that soy may not protect against heart disease at the level once believed, it’s still a healthy source of protein, fiber, minerals and is a great alternative to red meat — the Harvard School of Public Health’s Nutrition Source Web site suggests two to four servings per week to replace red meat.
Myth/Claim #3: Soy decreases fertility and testosterone in men
The effect of soy on men’s fertility came into question in a 2008 study that showed a decrease in sperm concentration — but not motility, morphology or ejaculate volume, which indicate sperm quality — in men who ate soy compared to those who did not8. The most significant effect was found in men who were overweight or who had a higher concentration of sperm to begin with. According to the National Infertility Association, the normal range for sperm is between 40 million and 300 million per milliliter, and counts of 20 million are considered healthy if morphology and motility are normal.
In the 2008 study, the reduction on average was 35 million, which still leaves a well-above-average sperm count for those at the top of the range who showed the most significant reduction. An earlier study in which healthy volunteers took a supplement containing 40 mg of isoflavones daily for two months also showed no effect on semen quality.9
There have been several studies on soy’s effect on testosterone, offering varying conclusions, including two recent studies on purified isoflavones and soy foods in men’s diets that found no significant changes in testosterone levels.10,11 A recent analysis of 29 trials and 32 treatment groups found no significant effects of soy protein or isoflavone intake on testosterone levels.12 Based on this latest analysis, there doesn’t appear to be any cause for concern for men who enjoy a few servings of soy foods each week.
Bottom line: The 2008 study that showed a decrease in sperm concentration was most pronounced in men who had a higher-than-average sperm count to begin with and it showed no decrease in sperm quality. As for soy reducing testosterone in men, there’s simply not enough current evidence that shows this to be the case.
Moderation is the key
Though the degree to which soy may protect against particular diseases may have come into question lately, soy continues to be an excellent source of protein as part of a balanced diet. Soy is a complete protein, rich in vitamins and minerals, and is a great, low-fat alternative to red meat.
As author Nancy Clark suggests, you should enjoy soy as a quick-and-easy, cook-free protein source that takes on the wonderful taste of native cuisines, such as in Chinese stir-fries or Indian curries. Or, more easily, enjoy soy milk with breakfast cereal or a soy-containing nutrition bar before or after a workout. PureFit nutrition bars are 100% All-Natural Ingredients, containing 18 Grams of Soy Protein, Non-GMO Soy, with Unprecedented Great Taste.
References
1. Messina M, Wood C. Soy isoflavones, estrogen therapy, and breast cancer risk: analysis and commentary. Nutr J. 2008 Jun 3;7:17.
2. Yang G, Shu XO, Li H, Chow WH, Cai H, Zhang X, Gao YT, Zheng W. Prospective cohort study of soy food intake and colorectal cancer risk in women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Feb;89(2):577-83.
3. Lakshman M, Xu L, Ananthanarayanan V, Cooper J, Takimoto CH, Helenowski I, Pelling JC, Bergan RC. Dietary genistein inhibits metastasis of human prostate cancer in mice. Cancer Res. 2008 Mar 15;68(6):2024-32.
4. Badger TM, Ronis MJ, Simmen RC, Simmen FA. Soy protein isolate and protection against cancer. J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Apr;24(2):146S-149S.
5. Sacks FM, Lichtenstein A, Van Horn L, Harris W, Kris-Etherton P, Winston M; American Heart Association Nutrition Committee. Soy protein, isoflavones, and cardiovascular health: an American Heart Association Science Advisory for professionals from the Nutrition Committee. Circulation. 2006 Feb 21;113(7):1034-44.
6. Anderson JW, Johnstone BM, Cook-Newell ME. Meta-analysis of the effects of soy protein intake on serum lipids. N Engl J Med. 1995;333:276-82.
7. He J, Gu D, Wu X, Chen J, Duan X, Chen J, Whelton PK. Effect of soybean protein on blood pressure: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2005;143(1):1-9.
8. Chavarro JE, Toth TL, Sadio SM, Hauser R. Soy food and isoflavone intake in relation to semen quality parameters among men from an infertility clinic. Hum Reprod. 2008 Nov;23(11):2584-90.
9. Mitchell JH, Cawood E, Kinniburgh D, Provan A, Collins AR, Irvine DS. Effect of a phytoestrogen food supplement on reproductive health in normal males. Clin Sci (Lond). 2001 Jun;100(6):613-8.
10. Kumar NB, Krischer JP, Allen K, Riccardi D, Besterman-Dahan K, Salup R, Kang L, Xu P, Pow-Sang J. A Phase II randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of purified isoflavones in modulating steroid hormones in men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2007;59(2):163-8.
]]>These 5 tips will show you how to boost energy naturally through diet, sleep, water, and fitness. Start using them today to see improvements in your energy level.
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