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Nutrition
Understanding How Soy Affects Breast Cancer Risk
Article Written by Dr. Mark Messina for Soy Nutrition Institute Excitement about the possibility that soyfoods reduce risk of developing breast cancer began in earnest 30 years ago. While over this...
Nutrition
Micro vs. Macro Nutrients
“Counting Your Macros” or “If It Fits Your Macros” have become common phrases used when discussing meal plans, diets, and food choices. But what is a macronutrient? What is a micronutrient? How do ...
Lifestyle
Being Prepared is Not Hard
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and it comes at the right time. Right now there are wildfires on the west coast and hurricanes on the east. There are weather events threatening the entir...
Soylent For Good
Together We Can End Hunger!
Hunger and Food Insecurity are ongoing problems in our country and around the world. Right now in the US 40 million Americans are food insecure, meaning they don’t know where their next meal is com...
Nutrition
“Good Carbs” vs “Bad Carbs”: Breaking Down Glycemic Index
The terms “good” and “bad” are often used to label carbohydrates, but what does this classification really mean? Carbohydrates, or carbs, are a nutrient that includes sugars, starches, and fibers f...
Lifestyle
10 Back to (Virtual) School Life Hacks
Back to school is very different this year. It will be different for college students, school children, and parents alike. Everyone will be wearing more hats, juggling more changes, and needing t...
Science Behind Soylent
Making Plants Taste Delicious!
We believe soy to be the best plant based protein because it is complete and sustainable. However, it is undeniable that soy protein tastes “beanie” which is something you probably would not want i...
Science Behind Soylent
Allulose; Soylent’s Latest Upgrade
At Soylent, we are committed to bringing to market the best tasting products using the most technologically advanced ingredients. Allulose is the latest in sweetener technology and after decades of...
Science Behind Soylent
Optimized Soylent : Natural vs. Artificial Flavors
For the past year, we have been working hard making Soylent Drinks tastier and smoother. Our goal was to completely remove any barriers associated with taste for people wanting to transition to pla...