Could the Humble Soybean Cure Hot Flashes?

A recent study, just published in the journal Menopause, says yes, so long as they're cooked and eaten in combination with a low-fat, vegan diet.

Look, I love to dig into the occasional steak, too, but a recent study in this month’s Menopause gave me a nano-pause. Allow me to quickly summarize.

Scientists had noticed that in countries such as Japan, China, and rural Mexico, where grains, legumes, vegetables, and other plant-derived foods were dietary staples, women in menopause were hardly ever co…