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Slide 1:Thanks for coming to our meeting. Today (tonight) we are going to learn about cooking with soy foods. Note: Hand out the fact sheet now.Thanks for coming to our meeting. Today (tonight) we are going to learn about cooking with soy foods. Note: Hand out the fact sheet now.

Slide 2:What are soy foods? Any food products made from or based on soybeans Soybeans are in the family of plants called legumes Soy protein is the only plant protein that is nearly equivalent in quality to animal protein Read from the slide. Now lets look at some examples of soy foods�Read from the slide. Now lets look at some examples of soy foods�

Slide 3:Examples of soy foods Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.

Slide 4:Examples of soy foods Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.

Slide 5:Examples of soy foods Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.

Slide 6:Examples of soy foods Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.Read from slide. It helps to have examples to show to the audience.

Slide 7:Where do we find soy foods? In the grocery store: Produce aisle Frozen foods case Dairy case Organic section In health food stores In the produce aisle, you can find tofu, fresh soybeans, tempeh, and some dairy and meat alternatives. In the frozen foods case, you can find frozen meat alternatives. In the dairy case, you can find cold soy milks. In the organic section, you can find soy nuts and shelf-stable soy milks.In the produce aisle, you can find tofu, fresh soybeans, tempeh, and some dairy and meat alternatives. In the frozen foods case, you can find frozen meat alternatives. In the dairy case, you can find cold soy milks. In the organic section, you can find soy nuts and shelf-stable soy milks.

Slide 8:Why eat soy foods? Soy foods are a rich source of phytochemicals Naturally occurring components of plants May decrease cancer risk Note: Refer to the fact sheet to discuss why the audience should be concerned about cancer and for additional information related to phytochemicals. The specific phytochemicals that soy foods contain are called isoflavones.Note: Refer to the fact sheet to discuss why the audience should be concerned about cancer and for additional information related to phytochemicals. The specific phytochemicals that soy foods contain are called isoflavones.

Slide 9:How much should we eat? Include a soy food in your diet at least once a week Note: Refer to the table at the bottom of the fact sheet. 25 grams of soy protein per day is recommended for decreasing the risk of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels. HOWEVER, it is too early to say whether soy protein can reduce the risk of cancer, so there are no recommendations with regard to cancer. To play it safe, you should NOT load up on soy because high doses of isoflavones may actually be harmful. It is helpful to recommend moderate soy intake, in the amount of one soy food per week.Note: Refer to the table at the bottom of the fact sheet. 25 grams of soy protein per day is recommended for decreasing the risk of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels. HOWEVER, it is too early to say whether soy protein can reduce the risk of cancer, so there are no recommendations with regard to cancer. To play it safe, you should NOT load up on soy because high doses of isoflavones may actually be harmful. It is helpful to recommend moderate soy intake, in the amount of one soy food per week.

Slide 10:How do we choose and store soy foods? Check the expiration date and avoid signs of mold Refrigerate tofu, dairy and meat alternatives up to one week and tempeh up to one month Freeze tofu and meat alternatives 5-6 months and tempeh up to one year Note: Hand out the tips sheet now. Refer to the tips sheet to supplement the information on the slide. Presenter: Please emphasize that freezing tofu may change the texture slightly, and may even improve the texture for cooking.Note: Hand out the tips sheet now. Refer to the tips sheet to supplement the information on the slide. Presenter: Please emphasize that freezing tofu may change the texture slightly, and may even improve the texture for cooking.

Slide 11:How do we prepare and cooksoy foods? Please refer to your �tips sheet� as we continue� Note: Have the audience refer to the tips sheet as you begin the cooking demonstration. Pass out the recipe sheet and discuss which ones sound good. While demonstrating the recipes, try to incorporate the major points from the tips sheet. Cooking Demonstration: Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Need (see recipe for details): All ingredients Liquid measuring cupCutting board Small serving cupsSharp knifeBlender Measure soy milk and orange juice into a blender. Cut banana using a cutting board and sharp knife. Add to blender with strawberries and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into small serving cups and serve.Note: Have the audience refer to the tips sheet as you begin the cooking demonstration. Pass out the recipe sheet and discuss which ones sound good. While demonstrating the recipes, try to incorporate the major points from the tips sheet. Cooking Demonstration: Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Need (see recipe for details): All ingredients Liquid measuring cupCutting board Small serving cupsSharp knifeBlender Measure soy milk and orange juice into a blender. Cut banana using a cutting board and sharp knife. Add to blender with strawberries and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into small serving cups and serve.

Slide 12:Summary of preparation and cooking of soy foods Drain and squeeze water from tofu Steam, bake, broil, grill, stir-fry, or microwave tofu and tempeh Substitute dairy and meat soy alternatives directly into recipes Note: Summarize the details of the cooking demonstration and tips sheet. Note: Summarize the details of the cooking demonstration and tips sheet.

Slide 13:Soy foods and your family How can you introduce soy foods to your family? Note: Pose the question, �how do you introduce soy foods to your family?� Audience members should be encouraged to participate by providing ideas or sharing experiences about introducing their family members to soy foods. Use the tips sheet as a reference. This activity can lead into the crossword puzzle (indicate to the participants to refer to their fact sheet and tip sheet). Have the audience complete the evaluation form. Note: Pose the question, �how do you introduce soy foods to your family?� Audience members should be encouraged to participate by providing ideas or sharing experiences about introducing their family members to soy foods. Use the tips sheet as a reference. This activity can lead into the crossword puzzle (indicate to the participants to refer to their fact sheet and tip sheet). Have the audience complete the evaluation form.