Recent scientific research has shown that incorporating soy into your diet may help reduce your risk of cancer. Scientists have noted particularly low rates of breast cancer in countries such as China and Japan where soy foods are prevalent in everyday diets.

Research also suggests that soy may aid in slowing the cancer processes, this is especially relevant to men. The naturally-occurring isoflavones in soy may prevent small prostate tumors from developing into life threatening cancer.

Scientists are performing continued research to explore the promising cancer benefits of adding soy to your diet.

However given all the other added benefits of adding soy to your diet there is no reason not to
start including soy into your diet. A-Soy is one easy and convenient way to do just that!

Strategies for Reducing Cancer Risk

Diet has been studied closely in relation to prostate, breast and colon cancers. Top health organizations have suggested that you can reduce your risk for cancer by implementing the following dietary and lifestyle strategies.

• Limit Intake of Fat
  High-fat diets, especially ones with high quantities of saturated fats (from animal sources) have been linked in many studies to the increase of risk for different cancers such as prostate cancer.1
  
  
• Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables
  These types of foods contain many potentially beneficial compounds including antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to inhibit the cancer process.
  
  
• Eat a Diet High in Fiber
  It is not completely clear as to whether the fiber itself helps reduce the risk of cancer or if those who eat a high fiber diet are getting the benefit of a diet that is rich in whole plant foods. There is evidence that consuming a diet based on fiber rich foods will help reduce your risk for cancer.
  
  
• Reduce Alcohol Intake
  Even just moderate drinking may increase the risk of cancer. Reducing the amount of
  alcohol you consumer will help lower your risk as well as provide other health benefits.2
  
  
• Stay Active
  Physical exercise may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. 3, 4
  
  
• Avoid Smoking and Exposure to Second Hand Smoke.
  
  
• Use Sunscreen When Outdoors Even in The Winter

Remember no single food or diet can guarantee that you will be protected against cancer.
However following a diet that includes fruits, vegetables and other foods that are rich in whole
plant foods is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

Products such as A-Soy can make a big difference; adding A-Soy to your diet will reduce your
intake of animal fat and provide you with a high-quality source of protein. Soy foods such as
A-Soy are a great natural source of isoflavones, which support your overall health and well being.

1. Fleshner N, Bagnell PS, Klotz L, Venkateswaran V. Dietary fat and prostate cancer. J Urol 2004;171:S19-24.
2. Boffetta P, Hashibe M. Alcohol and cancer. Lancet Oncol 2006;7:149-56.
3.Torti DC, Matheson GO. Exercise and prostate cancer. Sports Med 2004;34:363-9.
4. Bernstein L, Patel AV, Ursin G, et al. Lifetime recreational exercise activity and breast cancer risk among black women and white women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2005;97:1671-9.