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Vol. 5, No. 8
September 16, 2000Soyfoods USA ...a monthly e-mail newsletter designed to inform media sources, dietitians, and consumers about the latest soyfoods information. Underwritten by:
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2. Indiana Soybean Board, which represents Indiana soybean farmers who encourage you to eat more soy. <http://indianasoybeanboard.com/>
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CONTENTS
1. International Conference Soy & Health 2000
2. Isoflavone-rich soy products may prevent bone loss in women
3. Energy Bars with Soy Protein
4. September Recipes
_ Delicious Pumpkin Dip
_ Ohio Contest Winner
_ Whole Wheat Noodles with Soy Nut Sauce
5. Getting on and off our list***********************
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SOY & HEALTH 2000
Designed to provide clinicians with the latest information about the health effects of soyfoods and soybean constituents and practical information about how to incorporate soy into the diet, the International Conference Soy & Health 2000 - Clinical Evidence, Dietetic Applications promises to provide solid research about soy.
<http://users.skynet.be/am008250/soy/>
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ISOFLAVONE-RICH SOY PRODUCTS MAY PREVENT BONE LOSS IN WOMEN
In a study by Alekel et al. published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of soy protein powder with high levels of isoflavones appeared to lessen bone loss in the lumbar spine area in perimenopausal women who were not taking HRT. Soy-based foods may provide an alternative or adjunct treatment for women at this stage of life who are poor candidates for HRT or who choose not to receive it.
<http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/72/3/844>
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ENERGY BARS WITH SOY PROTEIN
By Elsa Jauw, Dietetic Intern at Purdue University
Editorial Guidance from Kim Galeaz, RD
Nutrition Consultant to the Indiana Soybean Board
kimgaleaz@aol.comA quick and easy way to get a substantial amount of soy protein can be found in what are commonly referred to as energy bars. They are called energy bars probably because most of them contain simple carbohydrates in the form of sugar or glucose, which can provide a quick energy burst for your mind and body.
The market is flooded with dozens of different brands of energy bars and some of them are are a great way to get a substantial amount soy protein. Cliff, Balance, Luna, Genisoy, Soy Sensation, and Jenny Craig are just some of the brands we tried recently. Hopefully, we can shed some light on what you might expect to find in your local retail stores.
What are energy bars?
Energy bars can be considered modern fast foods that have been formulated to give specific amounts of nutrients. They come in different flavors and sizes, but many of them have always had a soy ingredient. Since FDA approved the health claim for soy protein and heart disease, soy fortified energy bars have been promoted more than ever before.
Finding Soy Energy Bars
You can find them at any grocery store, most likely in the supplement, health food aisles, or pharmacy area. You may have also noticed them in local drug stores, health food stores, and superstores like Meijer, Walmart, Kmart, and Target. I went to my local Osco drug store and found several brands in the supplement aisle and others in the deodorant section for some odd reason! Best to check with a store attendant if you cannot find what you are looking for.
Prices for the bars range from 99 cents to $1.70, but sizes may be different so do the math before deciding on price if that is a deciding factor. Be sure to check the expiration date to get the freshest bar.
Where is the soy?
Check the ingredient list for soy protein. Various terms can be used: soy protein isolate, soy flour, soy protein concentrate, roasted soybeans, toasted soy pieces, and soy germ concentrate. Total soy protein ranges from 6 to 15 grams. Never assume that the total protein on the nutrition fact label is 100 percent soy. Other protein sources include calcium caseinate, rice, milk, oats, and nuts.
Here are some notes on seven brands I tested, plus one energy bar you make at home. Please be aware that these bars vary in taste and your tongue may not agree with mine.
PowerBar Harvest...
Six flavors. The cherry crunch bar has good flavor but the cherry chunks are tart. The chocolate bar is good, moist, crunchy, and has an original milk chocolate flavor. (Kim's all time favorite energy bar is the Cherry Crunch!)
Nutrients: 100 percent daily value for vitamins C and E; 240 calories, 4 g fat, 90 percent of total protein comes from soy (about 6 g), 4 g
fiber per 2.3 oz bar.__
Balance Bar...
The chocolate bar is starchy and has an off-flavored chocolate taste. The
yogurt honey peanut is rich, smooth, and has a strong but acceptable soy
flavor.Nutrients: 100 percent daily value for vitamins C and E; 50 percent for vitamin A; 200 calories, 6 - 7 g soy protein, and 1 - 2 g fiber per 1.7 oz bar.
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Luna Bar...
My favorites are tropical crisp, lemon zest, and S'mores. They are wheat and dairy free, and contain no high fructose corn syrup.
Nutrients: Specially formulated for women with 100 percent of the daily value for folic acid and 35 percent of the daily value for vitamins A, C, E, calcium, and iron; 180 calories, 3g fat, 9 g soy protein, and 2 g fiber per 1.69 oz bar.
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Clif Bar...
The chocolate chips peanut crunch has a strong nut flavor and does not taste very chocolaty. The cranberry apple cherry bar tastes great. Both have textures similar to granola bars. Wheat and dairy free.
Nutrients: 100 percent daily value for vitamin C and E, 25 percent daily value for 21 other nutrients; 220-240 calories, 2 - 5 g fat, 8 -12 g soy protein and 5 g fiber per 2.4 oz bar.
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GeniSoy...
The chocolate covered bar is too beanie for me, but Kim loves it... she thought it tasted just like a brownie. I like the berries and yogurt flavor because of the sweetness and the rich fruit flavor.
Nutrients: 100 percent daily value for vitamin E, 25 percent for vitamins A and C; 210-230 calories, 0-2 g fiber, and 14 g soy protein per 2.2 oz serving.
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Soy Sensation
I love the lemon cake bar; it is moist, crunchy and has a fresh lemon
flavor. The chocolate fondue bar is starchy and has a toasted soy nut flavor.Nutrients: 100 percent of the daily value for folic acid; 150 percent for vitamin E; low in calcium, 170 calories, all of the protein comes from soy, 60 mg of isoflavones, and 7 g fiber per 1.76 oz bar.
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Boulder Bar
Both bars that I tested were tough and not as sweet as the others we tried. The berry bar had a bitter aftertaste, and I could not detect either chocolate or peanut flavors in the chocolate chip peanut butter bar.
Nutrients: Not fortified with vitamins or minerals; no refined sugar, wheat or dairy, and animal products; 200 calories, 4 g fiber, 10 g soy protein and very low sodium (15 mg) per 2.5 oz bar.
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Nutlettes Power Bar
This is the only energy bar we found that you can make at home. Bake a batch of 18 bars in 20 minutes. Similar to granola bars found in stores, but you can top them with jam or anything else you desire. We like the cranberry flavor. Find them in the Nutlettes section of their online catalog.
Nutrients: Not fortified with vitamins or minerals; 177 calories, 1.4 g fat, 8 g protein (6.25 g soy protein), 35 g carbohydrates, 3.5 g fiber per 2.0 oz. bar.
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As stated earlier, there are many energy bars on the market, and some taste better than others. You may have to try several before you find one you really like, but there is probably at least one that will do the trick. Most of us need a quick pick-me-up once in a while, so you might as well get your soy protein while you are at it. Gotta go!
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RECIPES FOR SEPTEMBER
Delicious Pumpkin Dip
Here is a wonderful autumn recipe from our sponsor Dixie Diner's Club. DDC ingredients can be found at their Web site...
<http://dixiediner.com/PumpkinDip.html>
1/2 cup dry Moo (Not!) Soy Milk
1 cup cold water
1/2 of a 16 oz. can (8 oz.) of pumpkin puree
1/2 cup corn crystalline fructose (or 1 1/4 tablespoon SugarNot)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmegCombine Moo (Not!) and water in medium-sized bowl. Whisk until mixed. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until blended (1-2 minutes). Chill. Outstanding served with Stacy's Cinnamon and Sugar Pita Chips (also available from DDC).
Serves 8. Per serving: 64 calories, 0.4 g fat, 51 mg sodium, 12 mg carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 6 g protein (all of it soy).
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Chocolate Pudding
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3 cups vanilla or plain soymilk
2 teaspoons vanillaCombine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. Slowly blend in soymilk and stir well. Cook on medium-low heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in vanilla.
Variations: Omit the cocoa powder to make vanilla flavored pudding.
Yield: 5 cups. Serving size 3/4 cup. Per serving (chocolate): 224 calories, e g fat (0 g sat fat), 4.5 g protein (3.3 g soy protein), 44 g carbohydrate, 150 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber.
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Whole Wheat Noodles with Soy Nut Sauce
This is a great Oriental entree or side dish.
1/3 cup soy nut butter
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
2 Tablespoons plus 1 tsp sesame oil
2 Tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
6 scallions, chopped
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti noodlesCook noodles according to instructions on the box. Combine rest of ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour sauce into medium serving bowl and add 1/2 cup of the scallions; mix well. Toss 1 cup of the noodles with 14 (one fourth) cup of the sauce per serving. Garnish with the remaining scallions.
Yield: 4 cups noodles and 1 cup sauce.
Serving size: 1 cup noodles with 1/4 cup sauce.
Per serving: 378 calories, 16 g fat (2 g sat fat), 13 g protein (8.7 g soy
protein).***********************
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