Healthy soy recipes men will love

Best HealthUpdated: Jul. 16, 2019

From warding off prostate cancer to lowering blood pressure, soy foods are a must for men. Looking to add more soy to your diet? Here are some healthy soy recipes you’ll love

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Fried Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

Soy foods can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. If you’ve been looking for a tasty tofu recipe, your search is over. Here, tofu is marinated in a sweet and savoury sauce and stir-fried with rice and plenty of vegetables.

Get the recipe: Fried Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

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Seasonal Vegetable and Tofu Stir-fry

This stir-fry combines colourful, crisp veggies with the meaty texture of tofu and the sweet-and-sour taste of Chinese five spice.

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Avocado, Edamame and Radish Salad

Crisp, clean and versatile, this salad makes a great lunch or perfect on the side of grilled meat or fish. Hearty avocado chunks lend a creamy texture and smooth, savoury flavour.

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Chicken, Kale and Edamame White Tea Noodle Soup

Superfoods kale, edamame and white tea make classic chicken soup extra nutritious.

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This vegetarian redux of comfort food classic Sloppy Joes uses crumbled firm tofu as a protein-rich base.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

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Learn more about soy

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Originally Published: June 18, 2010