TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This study aims to evaluate if soya consumption can compromise or positively influence the effects of the Mediterranean diet (MD).Design/methodology/approach A full literature review has been conducted as part of a proposal of a new point of view on the consumption of soya and its derivatives in areas where until a few decades ago this type of food did not exist at all.Findings There does not seem to be any contraindications for soy systematic use, therefore, excluding historical-geographical reasons, soya could be included in an MD without altering the benefits associated with it.Practical implications Soya is not advised as a typical food in the MD, but promoting its use could probably contribute to increase the variety of the diet and likely consolidates the positive health benefits characteristic of MD.Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this review is one of the first to evaluate soybean consumption within the MD.
VL  - 50
IS  - 6
SN  - 0034-6659
DO  - 10.1108/NFS-10-2019-0322
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-10-2019-0322
AU  - Aulisa Giovanni
AU  - Binda Claudio
AU  - Padua Elvira
AU  - Pratesi Antonio
AU  - Bellia Alfonso
AU  - Bellia Chiara
AU  - Lombardo Mauro
PY  - 2020
Y1  - 2020/01/01
TI  - If we eat soy, do we keep the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet?
T2  - Nutrition & Food Science
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 1099
EP  - 1108
Y2  - 2024/05/07
ER  -