Beneficial Glycemic (Blood Sugar) Control Effects of Soy Isoflavones
OBJECTIVE. This study was conducted to examine the effects of soy isoflavones on blood glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles. The investigators hypothesized that soy isoflavones would beneficially alter these endpoints.
Many Americans like to think that they can meet all their nutritional needs by popping a supplement. They shouldn't underestimate the power of Mother Nature! Real food provides us with countless benefits that you just can't get from a pill. Here is a roundup of 10 nutritional all-stars - plus some innovative ideas for working them into your menus.
1. Super Food: Soy
Special Power: Studies suggest soy can help reduce the risk of breast cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease as well as minimize "hot flashes."
Sneak-it-in strategies: Toss tofu into a stir-fry; crumble soy protein into pasta sauce; snack on yummy roasted or boiled soybeans; lighten your coffee with soy milk. www.herbalvitality.info
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announces its two-year sponsorship of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, benefiting the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF).
This year's event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 at Zuma Beach in Malibu, CA. Team Herbalife will return to defend its title as winners of the Corporate Challenge with teams consisting of employees, independent distributors, friends and families who will compete individually and on relay teams. The Corporate Challenge brings together employees of non-entertainment companies to compete and fundraise.
