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【Your New Year Fitness Partner: Soy Protein to Help You Reach Your Goals!】

As we kick off the New Year, health and fitness resolutions for your patients, clients or even yourself, are inevitable. But how do you make those resolutions attainable and help your patients meet their goals?

Check out four ways soy protein can assist patients in achieving fitness-related New Year’s resolutions.

1. Helps Build Muscle Mass and Strength

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and soy contains all nine essential amino acids in amounts needed by the body. This makes soy one of the only complete plant-based proteins and on par with protein from animal sources, such as milk, eggs, and meat.

Research shows that men who supplement resistance training with soy protein may experience similar gains in muscle mass and strength as men who supplement their workout with animal protein. 

Put it into action: Encourage your patients or clients to add soy protein powder to morning smoothies or shakes before getting their workout in, to help build and retain muscle mass. 

2. Supports Recovery

Despite the health benefits, building strength through a new exercise regimen can be tough on muscles. Luckily, soy protein may help aid recovery. A randomized trial suggests that consuming isolated soy protein can reduce exercise-induced muscle damage and enhance muscle recovery.

Put it into action: For patients looking to strengthen their bodies in the new year, recommend they opt for soy protein filled snacks, such as these Chocolate Soybean Energy Bites, after a workout, to help support muscle recovery.