Soy Milk and Yoga Are Partners in Good Health

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(NC) - Yoga and soy milkare both rising in popularity across North America. In fact, yoga goes with soymilk like love and marriage in today's quest for a healthy lifestyle.

Fitness and nutrition conscious consumers are driving this trend. People following the Atkins, South Beach and Zone diets seek out foods and beverages that are high in protein and calcium, but low in calories and carbohydrates. Low fat soymilks fit well into these regimens. A new soy beverage that raises the bar for soy drinks has just been introduced in Canada and the United States.

Vitasoy Complete (www.vitasoy-usa.com) is low in carbohydrates and fat and contains no artificial sweeteners. The addition of soluble fibre makes you feel fuller longer. And added vitamins A, D, B12, bone-friendly calcium, riboflavin and zinc make it a nutritious choice for any balanced food plan.

The Yen for Yoga

Whether yoga enthusiasts prefer Iyengar, Hatha or Ashtanga, their passion has fuelled the opening of dedicated studios in every sizeable community. An avalanche of DVDs, magazines and books about yoga has also appeared, including Moving Toward Balance: 8 Weeks of Yoga by Rodney Yee, one of the world's most sought after yoga teachers.

"Moving toward balance is a lifelong journey," says Yee, "but finding the perfect soy milk doesn't have to be." This foremost yoga expert advocates combining Vitasoy Complete, a high-calcium, low-fat soy beverage, with an exercise program that includes yoga.

Nutrition and fitness specialists agree that soy drinks have many health benefits. They contain no cholesterol, so they're good for your heart. They are lactose free and soy beverages contain isoflavones, which are thought to help reduce the frequency of hot flashes during menopause. Put together, soymilk and yoga are a winning combination that can help you feel your best.

- News Canada