Eating soy foods such as tofu can benefit the cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
According to new research, eating soy foods like tofu may benefit the cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The findings, published in the journal Circulation, provide more information on the health benefits of "isoflavones" -- compounds that occur naturally in some plant-based foods, and are found in soy-based foods such as tofu. Rich in isoflavones. In addition to tofu, sources of isoflavones include edamame, chickpeas, fava beans, pistachios, and peanuts. Three main studies The study drew on data from three separate studies that included a total of 168,474 women and 42,226 men, each of which followed participants for at least 20 years. None of the participants had heart disease or cancer at the start of the study. Every 2-4 years, participants will undergo a nutritional survey. The researchers obtained heart disease information from medical records or, in the case of a person's death, from death certificates. The study considered variou...